Tuition Waiwers and Scholarships
Tallinn University and Estonian government have initiated various scholarship schemes in order to support international students who are interested in studying or are already studying at Tallinn University. Please choose suitable section according to your study interest and background.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship (AISS programme)
The purpose of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship is to support and acknowledge students who demonstrate excellence in studies and support students in executing master studies in the program of Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS). The scholarship shall be granted on the basis of the admission exam results.
The scholarship is meant to housing, food and travelling costs related to the mobility scheme.
Students who have been granted the scholarship do not have to pay the tuition fee..
AISS admissions are open from 02.12.2026 to 02.02.2027.
Scholarships for the international degree students at Tallinn University
| Baltic Film, Media and Arts School | Creative stipend |
Monthly study allowances |
This section includes needs-based study allowance, need-based special allowances and doctoral allowance (for doctoral students who are matriculated before the academic year 2022/2023). |
Estonian Governmental ScholarshipsEstonian Governmental Scholarships for international students |
The scholarships are 1) for undergraduate studies in the fields related to Estonian language and culture; 2) for MA and PhD studies; 3) for participation in summer and winter schools; 4) mobility grants for researchers and academic staff. |
Tuition waivers
| School | Programme | Tuition waiver |
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| Baltic Film, Media and Arts School |
A 50–100% tuition fee discount for full-time student to study successfully and to finish the curriculum in a nominal study period. Tuition fee discounts can be applied for starting from the second semester. More information and requirements can be seen here. |
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| School of Digital Technologies | Digital Learning Games |
25–75% tuition fee discount will be awarded to the top three students who are in a full-time study load. During the first semester of studies the discount will be awarded to the top three students in the admission ranking based on the entrance exam results. From the second semester of studies until the end of the nominal period of studies the ranking will be based on the students' weighted average grade and contributions to the field of learning games. The recipients of the tuition fee discount of the first semester of studies will be announced at the start of the studies. More information can be seen here. |
| School of Educational Sciences | Educational Innovation and Leadership |
Ukrainian Students:Eligible for a 50% discount for the nominal duration of their studies, provided they are enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum weighted average grade of 4.0. International Students:25% tuition fee discount for the second semester is available to the top three candidates, determined by their entrance examination results. |
| School of Governance, Law and Society |
Two 100% tuition fee discounts are offered. The discount is granted for one academic year. In the first academic year, the discount is awarded to the top two students in the admission ranking based on the entrance exam results. More information: yti-ope@tlu.ee |
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| School of Humanities | Liberal Arts in Humanities |
The tuition fee for the BA programme in Liberal Arts in Humanities at Tallinn University is €2,300 per semester. Please note that the following discounts are available only to students admitted in 2027. Two 50% tuition fee discounts are available, reducing the tuition fee to €1,150 per semester. Starting with the 2027/2028 academic year, tuition fee discounts are awarded on a semester-by-semester basis, in accordance with the applicable university regulations. The deadline for applying for a tuition fee discount is 6 September 2027. |
| Estonian Studies |
The tuition fee for the MA programme in Estonian Studies at Tallinn University is €2,100 per semester. Please note that the discounts are available only to students admitted in 2027. Four 50% tuition fee discounts are available across the two specialisations: Estonian Studies and East European Studies. The discounts are awarded on the basis of a single joint ranking of applicants across both specialisations. Students who receive the discount pay €1,050 per semester. Starting with the 2027 intake, tuition fee discounts are awarded on a semester-by-semester basis, in accordance with the applicable university regulations. The deadline for applying for a tuition fee discount is 6 September 2027. |
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| Literature, Visual Culture and Film Studies |
The tuition fee for the MA programme in Literature, Visual Culture and Film Studies at Tallinn University is €2,100 per semester. Please note that the discounts are available only to students admitted in 2027. Four 50% tuition fee discounts are available. Students who receive the discount pay €1,050 per semester. Starting with the 2027 intake, tuition fee discounts are awarded on a semester-by-semester basis, in accordance with the applicable university regulations. The deadline for applying for a tuition fee discount is 6 September 2027. |