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Tallinn University

Tallinn University (TLU) · Tallinn, Estonia
Accreditation: not yet checkedBachelor'sEnglish-taught3 years€4,600/yearEst. 2005
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Overview

Tallinn University (distinct from Tallinn University of Technology/TalTech) is Estonia's humanities- and social-sciences-focused public university, in its current form since a 2005 merger of several predecessor institutions with roots to 1919.

Programme shown
B.A. Liberal Arts in Social Sciences (and related Liberal Arts / humanities tracks)
Degree level
Bachelor's
Language of instruction
English
Duration
3 years
Typical length for a European Bologna-system bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) — this is an approximate guide, not independently verified per programme. Some professional or engineering programmes run 3.5-4 years, so confirm your specific programme's length with the university.
Accreditation

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Enrollment & international mix

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Student residence permits issued in Estonia

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International (non-EU) tuition
€4,600/year
≈ $5,133 USD/year (€1 ≈ 1.12 USD · rate updated 2026-11-07 · ExchangeRate-API)
for Non-EU rate for B.A. Liberal Arts in Social Sciences. Other bachelor's tracks at TLU range €4,200–5,400/year (Liberal Arts in Humanities lowest, Law highest).
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Rate is for this specific programme; TLU's own fee page states tuition is the same for all students regardless of citizenship where not otherwise specified — confirm the exact figure for your chosen programme.
Estimated cost of living in Tallinn
€700/month
Estimated, not verified
Estimate for a frugal international student: shared room, home cooking, public transport, basic phone/internet.
This is a rough planning ballpark, not a sourced, verified figure like the tuition above — there is no single official database for per-city student living costs. Your actual spending depends heavily on housing choice, lifestyle, and exchange-rate movement. Adjust it yourself in the full cost calculator →
Living in Estonia — permit basics
Legal work rights
Not yet researched
Proof of funds
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