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Cost of Studying in Estonia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Estonia is 4,333 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 4,333 USD and 6,190 USD. These figures are computed from 43 programs at 1 universities in Estonia listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 4,333 USD | 4,333 USD | 6,190 USD | 29 |
| PhD | 4,333 USD | 4,333 USD | 4,333 USD | 8 |
Cheapest degree programs in Estonia
The lowest published international tuition in our Estonia catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change | University of Tartu | Master's | 3,920 USD |
| Master in Estonian and Finno-Ugric Languages | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,127 USD |
| Master in European Languages and Cultures | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,127 USD |
| Master in Folkloristics and Applied Heritage Studies | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,127 USD |
| Master in Philosophy | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,127 USD |
| Master in Semiotics | University of Tartu | Master's | 4,127 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Estonia?
Yes — 43 of the 43 degree programs in our Estonia catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Estonia accept international students?
1 universities in Estonia list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Estonia affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Estonia charge 4,333 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 3,920 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 43 degree programs that 1 universities in Estonia list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".