What changed, and what is about to

Every change below is taken from an official source cited in the country guide. A rule that changed after you started planning is one of the most common reasons a visa is refused.

Already in force

21 January 2026 · language · Estonia

For TOEFL iBT tests from this date, Tartu requires 4 overall on the new 1-6 scale instead of 75.
2026 · tuition · Estonia

University of Tartu stopped tuition waivers for newly admitted non-EU/EEA students from 2026-2027; some programmes offer 25% to 100% reductions.