Enrolling at Your Estonian University
What to do when you reach your Estonian university: arrive on time, register your arrival, sign your contracts and choose your courses.
Example: master's programme
Example: autumn semester
The Enrolment Process
Steps after you arrive, using TLU as the example.
- Arrive by the deadline: At TLU, the date for the last intake was 24 August 2026 for international degree students. Ask your university for your own date.
- Register your arrival: At TLU, at the Academic Affairs Office.
- Sign your study agreement: At TLU, you are matriculated after you sign it.
- Register for courses: Online, in your university's course system (called SIS or ÕIS).
Do it on time
Papers to Bring
Bring originals of the papers you uploaded when you applied.
Identity and visa:
- Passport - With your D-visa, the visa you got to study in Estonia.
- Admission letter - From your university.
Study papers:
- Original certificates and transcripts - The papers you uploaded to DreamApply, the online application system.
Document Preparation Tips
- Keep originals and copies together.
- Bring your passport with the visa you got to study in Estonia (the long-stay visa, D-visa).
Check with your university
Orientation
Universities hold introduction sessions for new students before classes start.
Before classes start
- Introduction sessions for new students.
- Course programmes published in the online course system.
Plan to attend
Course Registration
You choose your courses online at the start of each semester.
How to Register
- Open your course system: At TLU, online registration for autumn courses started on 24 August 2026 for the last intake.
- Build your study plan: Choose the courses for your semester.
Credits
A full year is 60 ECTS credits.
- Full-time load: About 30 ECTS credits each semester.
- UT minimum: At least 75% of a full load: 22.5 ECTS credits a semester, 45 a year.
Keep full-time study
Student Support
Who can help you at university.
International office
Your first stop for permit and practical questions.
- Help with the university letter you need for your residence permit.
- Help finding a family doctor.
Career services
Most Estonian universities offer career services to international students.
- Career counselling.
- Job and internship lists.
- Help with your CV and interviews.
Common Questions
Tips
- Arrive by your university's arrival date.
- Bring your original papers.
- Sign your study agreement or tuition contract on time.
- Register for courses in your university's online course system.
- Keep studying full time to keep your residence permit.
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