# Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

> public · Tallinn · estonia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3875 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €10,560 per year (2026, Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet + State Budget Act: https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/residence-permit-for-study)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Jul 03 | All degree programmes via DreamApply |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** estonia (EE)
- **City:** Tallinn
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts, education
- **Study routes:** direct-master, foundation-pathway, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://eamt.ee/en/
- **Address:** Tatari 13, 10116 Tallinn, Estonia
- **Campus note:** Central Tallinn. Limited dormitory places available.
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Tallinn's music and performing arts scene is tight and interdisciplinary—rehearsal spaces, small theatres, and concert halls are scattered within walking distance. The capital punches above its weight in cultural vibrancy, with regular performances and a tradition of supporting young artists.

## Strengths

- Public university status means EU-accredited diploma recognised across the Schengen area and beyond.
- Bachelor tuition is €3,875/year — well below conservatory peers in Germany, Austria, or the UK.
- Doctoral studies are fully free with a monthly stipend available for full-time students.
- IELTS 6.0 entry bar is moderate for a specialist arts institution; English-taught programmes exist at all levels.
- Estonia grants 20 hours/week work rights during term and full-time employment during holidays.
- Tallinn dormitories start at €150/month, making on-campus living affordable compared to most EU capitals.

## Watch out for

- Admission is based on artistic audition or portfolio — academic grades are secondary; rejection rate is high.
- Scholarship places are limited in number and awarded only after a separate audition in late September.
- The institution is highly specialised: not suitable for students exploring broad academic options.
- Most curricula are taught in Estonian; English-track students still face a language barrier in daily campus life.
- Tallinn is a small capital with a limited professional performing-arts job market compared to Berlin or Amsterdam.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Harno degree scholarship, Harno short-course grants, Estophilus Scholarship
- **Note:** Harno national scholarships open to all CIS/Eastern European students. Apply via harno.ee.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €200–350
- **Private housing:** €300–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Tallinn
- **How to apply:** Limited dormitory places available. Apply via DreamApply or contact admissions@eamt.ee
- **Notes:** Central Tallinn. Small music academy with limited on-campus housing.
- **Source:** https://eamt.ee/en/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Estonian Government Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/estonian-government-scholarship.md) — €350/month (Bachelor's & Master's) · €660/month (PhD), 2026/2027
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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