Quality education

Estonia boasts a long tradition of high-quality higher education, with first university established already in 1632, thus being one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. Currently Estonian universities offer more than 150 recognized degree programmes in English on Bachelor, Master and PhD level with internationally recognized diplomas and scholarship possibilities. Shorter periods of study in Estonia are also available in semester or summer courses. Estonian universities have facilitated programmes and structural changes in accordance with the European-wide Bologna Process and the creation of a common European higher education area.

Study in Estonia

Estonia is situated in northern Europe and neighbours Finland, Latvia and Russia. It is a country of striking natural beauty and stunning seaside locations that brings together historical and modern contrasts. Estonia, a 2004 European Union entrant, has a modern market-based economy and one of the highest per capita income levels in Central Europe and the Baltic region. Estonia belongs to the Schengen Area and has been a proud member of the euro area as of 2011. Estonia has been booming ever since adopting the euro as official currency. The economy grew 7.6% in 2011, five times the euro area average and is the only country with a budget surplus in the Eurozone. With these examples, Estonia has become a respected member of the European Union and a role model for other EU countries. As a prosperous and forward-thinking country, Estonia is known in Europe for its various e-solutions, flat-rate tax system, nationwide e-voting, tweeting President Mr. Ilves and its innovative and open approach towards new technologies. One of the best examples of how far Estonia's modern technology has come is Skype. It took four Estonian software developers to come up with a series of complex programmes to make the idea of free calls anywhere in the world translate to reality! The application, which is now owned by Microsoft, is still partially operated in the capital city of Tallinn.

Estonian universities

 increasing the number and quality of English taught diploma programmes every year designing new degree programmes, which are unique all over the world taking part out regular quality control assessments and accreditation processes  taking part of international cooperation and research projects increasing exchange possibilities in Europe, Asia and USA.

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growing international student numbers (yearly increase over 20%) international faculties very renowned international academic and industry partners good positions in ranking wide international exposure of universities and education in Estonia

Internationalization

Institutions of higher education have made internationalization a priority. The Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia and the Archimedes Foundation lead the efforts to increase mobility of scholars and research within and outside of Europe. The Archimedes Foundation is an independent body established by the Estonian government in 1997 with the objective to coordinate and implement international and national projects for training, education, research, technological development, and innovation.

Study in Estonia initiative

In 2008, the Archimedes Foundation initiated the Study in Estonia campaign to promote Estonian higher education abroad with support from the European Social Fund. Study in Estonia has partnered with Estonian higher education institutions that provide international degree programmes, fully English-taught and accredited.

Why Study in Estonia?

Why Estonia?
 Estonia is an e-society, with electronic ID-cards, e-government, etc. Estonia was the first country in the world to facilitate online voting nationwide and to use digital signature to conclude an international treaty.  In 2013, the capital city of Tallinn was chosen among the world's seven most intelligent communities by Intelligentcommunity.org Ranked 1st worldwide in air quality (World Health Organization 2011)  Homeland of Skype - the Skype software was developed by 4 Estonian engineers Estonia has the 2nd biggest internet freedom in the world (1st place Iceland, 3rd place Germany) Ranked 2nd in the world for Internet access in schools (1st Iceland, 3rd Finland, The Global Information Technology Report 2013) Estonia is the 3rd worldwide in The Press Freedom Index (2nd place Norway, 1st place Finland) Estonia as the best-performing economy in Europe 2011 (www.europeanvoice.com)  Estonia has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. For Estonian adults, the literacy rate is 100%. Europe's hottest start-up capitals: Tallinn (Wired magazine 2011)  Estonia is the safest country in the world (www.ca.news.yahoo.com) and Tallinn is the most connected city in Europe (www.inventorspot.com)
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