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Promoter of Intelligent Lifestyle
Established in 2005 as part of a merger of several existing academic institutions, Tallinn University is the third-largest public university in Estonia. The university fosters a forward-thinking approach to learning and research, integrating Estonia’s strengths in educational innovation, arts & humanities, digital governance, entrepreneurship, and social development through unique collaboration across disciplines. The university stands as a hub of academic excellence in the Baltic region and beyond by ranking among the top 5% best universities in the world.
The university offers Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Studies, Tallinn Summer and Winter School - internationally recognized short-term programmes as well as continuing education programmes for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and stay competitive in rapidly evolving fields.
We have nearly 7000 students and 500 academic employees. One in ten of our lecturers is from abroad, and the proportion of foreign students and the university's contribution to international research is growing from year to year. Currently we host degree students from around 75 different countries all over the world. Tallinn University ranks among the top 5% of universities in the world.
We offer Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Studies and continuing education programmes for professionals at our university. Find out more about the programmes offered:
Focus Fields
The university is developing research carried out by focusing resources and activities on five interdisciplinary focus fields
Educational Innovation | We aim to adapt teaching and learning to the 21st century circumstances: the changing labour market, the rapidly renewing information environment, a sociey that expects more proactivity and creativity from everyone. |
Digital and Media Culture | Digital media has developed into a branch of the economy that has the most influence on societal processes. We are leaders in promoting digital literacy, studying the impacts of human-computer interaction, and developing digital didactics and study aids. |
Cultural Competences | In an increasingly globalized world we are open to cultural, political and economic influences arising from different societies, their historical developments and traditions. |
Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle | Intelligent choices for developing a healthy lifestyle to reduce the burden on nature, pressure on the social services and the demands to the healthcare sector to support the well-being of the ageing population. |
Society and Open Governance | Contemporary society is characterized by growing uncertainty, fragmentation and mutual dependency. We help governance, institutions and the legal system cope with the new world and offers research-based and innovative solutions. |
Why choose Tallinn University?
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Here you will receive an internationally recognised education at a young and fresh university with a long tradition.
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You have the opportunity to learn along side of an international group of students and lecturers, each bringing their diverse experiences and enhancing the overall learning experience of the group.
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You will gain knowledge through learning-by-doing in an interdisciplinary environment.
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You will be learning at a state-of-the-art campus, located at the centre of Tallinn, with everything you need for life being just a short walk away.
Bachelor’s Studies
Tallinn University offers 6 Bachelor’s programmes fully in English, with many offering a unique interdisciplinary approach.
- Audiovisual Media
- Crossmedia
- Law
- Liberal Arts in Humanities
- Liberal Arts in Social Sciences
- Politics and Governance
The programmes offer a wide basis to be able to continue either on a Master's Studies or join the workforce from the get go. Our programmes are designed in a way that they offer practical value and interning opportunities from early on to make sure to prepare you for the next steps. You might be interested in cultures and anthropology or open governance or you just might dream of becoming the next Steven Spielberg or Greta Gerwig, all this knowledge is waiting for you in our Bachelor's Studies.
Master's Studies
Tallinn University offers 16 Master's programmes fully in English, preparing you for a career that matters. Whether it be that your passion lies with the emergence of A.I. solutions, the Estonian language and culture, supporting the educators of the world or becoming an expert in field of workplace and public health - the variety of programmes offer fulfillment factor for everyone.
- Anthropology
- Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Socities (joint Master's degree)
- Communication Management
- Digital Learning Games
- Documentary Film (next admissions in 2026)
- Educational Innovation and Leadership
- Estonian Studies
- Human Rights in the Digital Society
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Interaction Design (joint Master's degree, online programme)
- International Relations
- JMD Film Arts (KinoEyes joint Master's degree)
- JMD European Film Heritage, History and Cultures (FilmMemory joint Master's degree)
- Literature, Visual Culture and Film Studies (joint Master's degree)
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Psychology of Transformation (SPOT joint Master's degree)
Most of the programmes are open to all applicants, unless stated otherwise on the page of the programme.
Snapshot of Tallinn University (the student's perspective)
This year we wanted to focus more on people. And therefore gathered four of our current international students from different levels of study to have a quick sit down and chat about their experiences at Tallinn University.
Here you will meet Djahane (France), who recently became the alumni of our Liberal Arts in Humanities bachelor's programme, Noor (Pakistan), who a 2nd year student of the Communication Management master's programme, Tony (Hong Kong) who recently decided to do a 180 turn in his educational journey and start his 2nd bachelor's in Tallinn and Adedeji (Nigeria), who is currently a Junior Research Fellow (read: a PhD student) at Cultural Anthropology.
Application Deadlines & Guidelines
- Non-EU/EEA applicants (except applicants from Republic of Korea, Japan, USA): March 15, 2025
- Applicants from Republic of Korea, Japan and USA: April 15, 2025
- EU/EEA and Ukrainian citizens: May 15, 2025
- Finnish, Latvian and Lithuanian citizens who have obtained general secondary education in Finland, Latvia or Lithuania for Bachelor level programmes: August 4, 2025
Deadline June 30, 2025 applies to international applicants who:
- are non-EU/EEA citizens residing in Estonia, have a valid Estonian TRP and whose previous level of studies was completed in Estonia;
- are EU/EEA citizens residing in Estonia, have a valid Estonian ID-card and whose previous level of studies was completed in Estonia.
- Deadline for applications to MA Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies: February 16, 2025
- Non-EU/EEA applicants (except applicants to the online programmes): March 15, 2025
- Applicants from the Republic of Korea, Japan, USA (except applicants to the online programmes): April 15, 2025
- EU/EEA and Ukrainian citizens and applicants to the online programmes: May 15, 2025
- Deadline for applications to MSc Interaction Design: June 1, 2025
Deadline June 30, 2025 applies to international applicants who:
- are non-EU/EEA citizens residing in Estonia, have a valid Estonian TRP and whose previous level of studies was completed in Estonia;
- are EU/EEA citizens residing in Estonia, have a valid Estonian ID-card and whose previous level of studies was completed in Estonia.
- Autumn intake for the PhD programmes starts on May 19, 2025. Deadline for submitting your application: June 30, 2025.
Please find some important links in regards to the 2025 admissions below:
Application Procedure
- EU/EEA Applicants
- Non-EU/EEA Applicants
- Applicants who are Estonian citizens and holders of a long-term residence permit
- Estonian Programme Applicants
If you are unsure about documentation required specific to the education system in the country you're from, please see:
Questions about application fee and the proof of English proficiency:
FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Tuition Fees 2025/2026
- Study Allowances and Scholarships
- Practical Matters (accommodation, visa, healthcare and more)