Scholarships in Estonia
The scholarships, fee reductions and free study places that students from India and Pakistan can apply for in Estonia. Amounts are in euros (EUR).
Estonia Scholarship Overview
Estonia has a few scholarships for students from India, fewer for Pakistan. Most students pay their own tuition.
Scholarships in Estonia
There are three main kinds of help: fee reductions from universities, free study places at some universities, and the Estonian national scholarship from Estonia's Education and Youth Board (Harno).
Most scholarships are for students who are already admitted.
Plan to pay
Scholarship Overview
- Harno national scholarship: 15 scholarships in the 2026 round.
- About 1 in 10 applicants gets one.
Why Apply for Scholarships?
- Fee reductions lower your tuition.
- A free study place (called a targeted scholarship) covers your tuition but not living costs.
- The national scholarship pays a monthly amount.
Kinds of Help
The main kinds of money help for students from India and Pakistan.
National scholarship
A monthly payment from Estonia's Education and Youth Board for students from certain countries, including India.
- Estonian national scholarship (Harno) for a full degree or a short exchange stay
University fee reductions
A lower tuition fee for admitted students.
- UT fee reductions on some programmes
Free study places
A study place with no tuition fee. It does not cover living costs.
- EMU free study place (targeted scholarship)
Each one has its own rules
Estonian National Scholarship (Harno)
The Ministry of Education and Research and Estonia's Education and Youth Board (Harno) give scholarships to students from certain countries. India is one of them. Pakistan is not.
Send the form and papers by email to Harno. Results come by email. You need a letter confirming your admission for 2026/27.
Key Benefits of Estonia Government Scholarships
EUR 350 a month for bachelor's and master's students.
EUR 660 a month for PhD students.
Paid to students from certain countries, including India.
University Help
What some universities offer to students from outside the EU.
Students from outside the EU pay tuition
Most English-taught degrees charge tuition to students from outside the EU. Ask your programme about reductions.
Where to Look
- Your programme's page on the university website.
- The University of Tartu Foundation website, for UT students.
- The Harno scholarships page.
Application Tips
- Apply for admission first. Most help is for admitted students.
- Keep studying full time. EMU's free place needs 30 credits (ECTS) in each semester (half of the study year).
Tips for Applying
How to give yourself the best chance.
The 2026 national scholarship round: 1 to 31 October 2026, for students admitted for 2026/27. Check Harno for later rounds.
The national scholarship needs a letter confirming your admission for 2026/27 to an Estonian university.
Check that your country is on the list and that your level of study fits.
Write a strong motivation letter
A motivation letter is a short letter about why you want to study. For the national scholarship, it gives half of your marks.
Send a complete application
Late or unfinished applications are not read.
Use English or Estonian
Send translations of papers in other languages.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without an admission letter.
- Applying when your country is not on the list.
- Sending the application after the deadline.
Common Questions
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