Institute of Theology of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Studying in Estonia, from the official sources in our guide

First year in Estonia from: EUR 5,300
Money to show for the visa: EUR 10,560
Work after study: 9 months

Studying in Estonia

The rules and the money, before you apply

These apply to every international student in Estonia, including at Institute of Theology of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Each figure shows where it came from and when we last checked it.

Money you must show

€880 a month

Four times the subsistence level set in the State Budget Act. This is the 2026 figure.

Police and Border Guard Board, Student Guide (July 2026), checked 24 Sep 2026

Visa fee

€120 D visa; €225 temporary residence permit for study

You can enter on a D visa and apply for the residence permit in Estonia, or apply for the permit directly.

Police and Border Guard Board, Student Guide (July 2026), checked 24 Sep 2026

Work while you study

No hours limit, provided work does not interfere with full-time study

You must keep full-time status (about 30 ECTS a semester) and finish within the nominal time.

Study in Estonia (Education and Youth Board), source re-checked 2 Nov 2026

Stay after you graduate

9 months

Stay on to look for work, then apply for a residence permit for employment.

Study in Estonia, source re-checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply in Estonia

The same rules for every institution in Estonia; Institute of Theology of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church's own programme pages govern the exact dates and scores. Guide checked 24 Sep 2026.

Deadlines and intakes

The main intake is late August or September; the University of Tartu's 2026-2027 year started on 31 August 2026. Applications usually go through the DreamApply system.

University of Tartu deadlines for 2026-2027 were:

Language you need

Estonia's English-taught offer is mostly at master's level: the University of Tartu runs 28 English-taught curricula, of which 25 are master's, two bachelor's and one integrated medicine programme.

The University of Tartu's English requirements are typical:

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Paying for it

Scholarships to study in Estonia

Government schemes for international students coming to Estonia. Each one sets its own rules on nationality and level.

Which ones can I apply for?

Estonian National Scholarships

For 2026/2027, degree and exchange study applications ran from 1 October to 31 October 2026 (23:59 Estonian time); summer school and researcher grants ran from 1 April to 1 May 2026.

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