Why Study in Estonia
Why students from India and Pakistan choose Estonia: English-taught degrees, clear fees in euros (EUR), work rights during and after study, and a digital way of life.
Why Study in Estonia
A small, digital country in the European Union (EU), with degrees taught in English.
Study Options in Estonia
English-taught programmes in many fields, with fees in euros.
IT is one of the most popular things to study in Estonia.
Program Highlights:
Computer Science at the University of Tartu (UT): EUR 7,200 a year.
Cybersecurity at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech): EUR 7,000 a year.
Business programmes in English.
Program Highlights:
Business Administration bachelor's at UT: EUR 4,200 a year.
International Business Administration at TalTech: EUR 5,000 a year.
Long programmes taught in English.
Program Highlights:
Medicine at UT (6 years): EUR 13,200 a year.
Veterinary Medicine at the Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU): EUR 9,800 a year for students starting in 2026/2027.
Programmes built around Estonia's digital strengths.
Program Highlights:
e-Governance Technologies and Services (digital government) at TalTech, 1 year: EUR 7,000 a year.
Human-Computer Interaction at Tallinn University (TLU): EUR 7,000 a year for students from outside the EU, starting in 2027/2028.
Academic Excellence Nationwide
Work During and After Study
You may work while you study, and stay to look for work after you graduate.
While you study
Work with no fixed number of hours, if you keep studying full time.
Graduation
Your study permit ends when your studies end.
Job search
Stay in Estonia after your permit ends, to look for work.
Work permit
Graduates of Estonian degrees can apply for a residence permit for work. Ask us about the rules.
High-Demand Sectors for Graduates
Build your career in Estonia
After your residence permit for study ends normally (it is not cancelled), you may stay to look for work, with the same right to work.
Key Benefits
Graduate Employment
Student Life in Estonia
Two main student cities, Tallinn and Tartu, with student hostels (dormitories), cafeterias and sports clubs.
The Estonia Campus Experience
Most universities run startup programmes for their students.
Universities help with CVs, interviews and job and internship lists.
Quality of Life & Support
Support Services for International Students
International office
Help with the university letter for your residence permit, and with finding a family doctor.
Migration advisers
Free advice in English from the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) on permits.
Most universities have student hostels (dormitories). Most rooms share a kitchenette, shower and toilet for up to 4 people.
In Estonia, forests and nature are never more than about 30 minutes away.
What Makes Estonia Different
Reasons that stand out for international students.
A digital country
Estonians do most everyday tasks online, even voting.
Startup spirit
Estonia has a lively startup community, and universities teach entrepreneurship.
Strong schools
Estonia puts a lot into education.
Close to the Nordics
Ferries to Helsinki take less than 2 hours.
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