University fees in Estonia in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 16 institutions in Estonia that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Estonia
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Estonia is 5,269 EUR per year, for the 7 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 1,960 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 7,200 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 7 universities
From
1,960
EUR
Average
5,269
EUR
Up to
7,200
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 5 universities
From
1,825
EUR
Average
5,165
EUR
Up to
7,000
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Estonia
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Estonia?
A bachelor's degree in Estonia costs between 1,960 and 7,200 EUR per year, with an average of 5,269 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Estonia?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 4,592 EUR at a public university versus 6,960 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 51.6%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Estonia?
For a master's, fees range from 1,825 to 7,000 EUR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 16 universities in Estonia that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 16 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Estonian Military Academy
Tallinn University of Applied Sciences
Estonian Aviation Academy
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
Estonian Maritime Academy
Estonian School of Diplomacy
Estonian Maritime Academy
Tallinn University
University of Tartu
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Estonian Academy of Arts
Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences