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Cost of Studying in Estonia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Estonia is 6,931 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 4,852 USD and 6,931 USD. These figures are computed from 59 programs at 2 universities in Estonia listed on Global Admissions; 98% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Estonia by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 4,852 USD | 6,931 USD | 6,931 USD | 48 |
| PhD | 4,852 USD | 4,852 USD | 4,852 USD | 8 |
Cheapest degree programs in Estonia
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Estonia right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language | University of Tartu | Master's | 3,000 USD |
| Bachelor in Business Administration | University of Tartu | Bachelor's | 4,200 USD |
| Master in Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,390 USD |
| Master in Estonian and Finno-Ugric Languages | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,621 USD |
| Master in European Languages and Cultures | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,621 USD |
| Master in Folkloristics and Applied Heritage Studies | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,621 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Estonia?
Yes — 58 of the 59 degree programs in Estonia on Global Admissions (98%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Estonia accept international students?
2 universities in Estonia list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is Estonia affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Estonia charge 4,852 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 3,000 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 59 degree programs that 2 universities in Estonia list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 11, 2026".