Estonia is the northernmost of the three Baltic states, bordering Latvia in the South and Russia in the East, while the Southern tip of Finland is just a stone’s throw away across the sea. Estonia is one of the least-populous countries in Europe, with just 1.3 million inhabitants. About a third of the country’s population live in its capital.

Estonia has spent much of its history under foreign rule, most recently as a part of the Soviet Union. Having regained its independence in 1991, Estonia has oriented strongly towards Western Europe and reformed and modernised itself with impressive success.

The government’s push for innovation, digitisation and the removal of bureaucracy has born fruit. Estonia is today one of the most-prosperous former communist countries, where a modern, open-minded society enjoys a high standard of living. In this context, the English proficiency among locals is also remarkably high. It therefore does not come as a surprise that Estonia regularly ranks among the best European countries in the “Ease of doing business index” by the World Bank Group. Over recent years, Tallinn has become an exciting hub for startups. All in all, Estonia is an attractive destination for international students, with many study options available.

Why Estonia ?

1. Enjoy delicious cappuccinos in medieval castles—you’ll find history around every corner here!
2. Most of the residents speak English and the Universities offer over 150 Degrees taught in English—great communication for making a smooth transition.
3. Locals love their song and dance—you’ll be able to join in or observe at one of their many festivals!
4. Experience all aspects of an unfamiliar culture… Estonia has more than 1500 tiny islands that you can explore—many of which still maintain relatively traditional lifestyles.
5. Easy travel hub! Tallin, the capital is just a short ferry ride away from Stockholm and Helsinki.