# Estonian Aviation Academy

> public · Tartu · estonia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €8100 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 5.5 — 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 | closed 2026/27 | Both English programs closed for 2026/27; check lennuakadeemia.ee for 2027/28 dates |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** estonia (EE)
- **City:** Tartu
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** aviation, engineering, stem, business
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://lennuakadeemia.ee/en/
- **Address:** Lennu 40, Reola, Kambja Parish, 61713 Tartu County, Estonia
- **Campus note:** EAA campus in Ülenurme near Tartu. On-campus dormitory available.
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Tartu is Estonia's second city—quieter than Tallinn, with lower costs and a strong university town atmosphere. The student population is tight and international; finding local friends and housing is easier than in the capital. Living costs average €850–1,000 per month.

## Strengths

- Estonia is an EU/Schengen member, so an EAA diploma opens legal work rights across the entire European Union.
- Public state-owned institution — accreditation is governmental, not private-brand, which matters for licence recognition.
- IELTS minimum of 5.5 is among the lowest bars for any English-taught aviation programme in Europe.
- On-campus dormitory is available with costs from €150–€250/month, making Tartu one of the cheapest student cities in the EU.
- Living costs in Tartu are estimated at €600/month — significantly lower than aviation programmes in the UK, Netherlands, or Germany.
- Highly specialised aviation focus (pilot training, aircraft engineering, air traffic services) with direct EASA-aligned professional pathways.

## Watch out for

- Most 3-year programmes are listed under Estonian-taught tracks — English delivery for school-leavers is not explicitly confirmed.
- Commercial Pilot programmes require a CPL(A)/CPL(H) licence or ATPL theory before admission — this is not an entry-level flight school.
- All pilot-track applicants must pass an EASA Class 1 medical; failing it is a non-negotiable hard disqualification.
- Tartu is a small university city: internship and employer networks in aviation are limited compared to capitals like Tallinn or Riga.
- Tuition for 3-year programmes is not publicly stated on the website — the student cannot verify the full cost before applying.

## 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:** €150–250
- **Private housing:** €180–350
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Tartu
- **How to apply:** Student dormitory available on campus in Tartu. Apply via admissions office.
- **Notes:** EAA campus is in Ülenurme near Tartu. On-campus dormitory; Tartu private market €200–350/month.
- **Source:** https://lennuakadeemia.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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