Tuition Fees for Studying in Estonia
Students from India and Pakistan pay tuition for English-taught degrees in Estonia. India and Pakistan are outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Each university sets its own fee for each programme, in euros (EUR). Here are real fees for English-taught programmes.
Sample Fee: University of Tartu (UT)
Example: Computer Science master's at UT
Example only. At UT, students from outside the EU pay half of the first semester's fee after they get an offer.
How Tuition Works in Estonia
Fees depend on the university and the programme. Students from outside the EU and EEA pay. Check the fee on your programme's page.
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The University of Tartu (UT), Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Tallinn University (TLU) and the Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU) set a fee for each English-taught programme.
Estonian Business School (EBS) is a private university. It charges a price for each credit you take, shown for each semester.
Plan for tuition, at least EUR 880 a month for living costs, and the EUR 100 application fee. For the visa, you must show you have this monthly money.
No tuition waivers at UT
Fees by University
Fees at five universities, in euros.
| University Type | Range | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tartu (UT) | EUR 4,200 to EUR 7,200 a year for most bachelor's and master's; Medicine EUR 13,200 | UT will add its 2027 deadlines and entry rules to each programme page by the end of December. |
| Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) | EUR 5,000 to EUR 7,000 a year | First year's fee paid before studies begin. |
| Tallinn University (TLU) | EUR 4,000 to EUR 7,000 a year (2027/2028 intake) | Most fees are the same for all citizens. Some are higher for non-EU citizens. |
| Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU) | EUR 4,000 to EUR 5,600 a year for master's; Veterinary Medicine EUR 9,800 (2026/2027) | A few places are tuition-free. They go to the top applicants. |
| Estonian Business School (EBS) | EUR 4,050 for autumn 2026 and EUR 3,680 for spring 2027 (one bachelor's programme) | EUR 140 per credit. |
- Charge tuition for English-taught degrees to students from outside the EU.
- Set a fee for each programme.
- Post the fee on each programme page.
Fees by Degree Level
Most English-taught programmes for international students are master's degrees.
Range
EUR 4,200 to EUR 6,000 a year
Duration
3 years
typical
Key Considerations
- TLU bachelor's for the 2027/2028 intake: EUR 4,600 to EUR 5,800 a year.
- TalTech International Business Administration: all students pay EUR 5,000 a year, in the EU and EEA too.
Medicine
Fees by Subject
Real fees for some English-taught programmes.
| Field of Study | Low-End | High-End | Special Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science master's at UT | EUR 7,200 a year | EUR 7,200 a year | For students from outside the EU/EEA. UT does not say which year this fee is for. |
| Cybersecurity master's at TalTech | EUR 7,000 a year | EUR 7,000 a year | EUR 7,000 a year; free for students from the EU and EEA. |
| Medicine at UT (6 years) | EUR 13,200 a year | EUR 13,200 a year | Integrated bachelor's and master's in English. |
| International Relations master's at TLU | EUR 5,000 a year | EUR 5,000 a year | Fee for the 2027/2028 intake. |
| Environmental Governance master's at EMU | EUR 5,600 a year | EUR 5,600 a year | Fee for 2026/2027. |
- Application fee: EUR 100 at UT, TalTech and EMU.
- Long-stay visa (D-visa): EUR 120, paid when you hand in the visa application at the embassy.
- Temporary residence permit (TRP) for study: EUR 225 if you apply in Estonia, EUR 255 at an embassy.
Same subject, different price
Other Costs to Plan For
Fees beyond tuition.
- Application feeEUR 100
At UT, TalTech and EMU. It lets you apply to up to 2 programmes. It is not refunded.
- Long-stay visa (D-visa) feeEUR 120
Paid when you hand in the visa application at the embassy.
- Temporary residence permit (TRP) feeEUR 225 if you apply in Estonia, EUR 255 at an embassy
The EUR 225 is paid at the end of your appointment at the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), the office that gives residence permits. You can pay by cash or card.
Health insurance
Pro Tips for Managing Additional Fees
- Pay the application fee before the deadline. Your application is processed only after the fee arrives.
- Keep every receipt. You upload the application fee receipt to DreamApply.
When and How You Pay
Each university has its own payment dates.
Payment Methods
Invoice through DreamApply
UT and TalTech send the first tuition invoice through DreamApply, the online application system.
1UT: by semester
- Half of the first semester's fee after your offer.
- Second half by 20 September.
- Then by 20 October and 20 March.
2TLU: three plans
- Plan A: the full year in one payment.
- Plan B: one payment each semester.
- Plan C: four payments each semester.
3EMU: two payments a year
- By 15 October in autumn.
- By 1 March in spring.
If you cancel at UT
Quick Facts About Tuition in Estonia
The key points in short.
- 1Students from outside the EU pay tuition for English-taught degrees.
- 2Fees are set per programme and shown on each programme page.
- 3UT: pay half of the first semester's fee after your offer.
- 4TalTech: pay the first year's fee before studies begin.
- 5TLU: pay the first semester's fee to confirm your place.
Most universities show a fee per year. EBS shows a price per semester.
TalTech may raise your fee by up to 10% each year while you study.
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