# Estonian Business School

> private · Tallinn · estonia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €7730 — 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 (BA, non-EU) | Apr 30 | EU applicants until Jun 30 |
| March/June (MA) | Mar 16 / Jun 01 | Multiple MBA intake windows |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** estonia (EE)
- **City:** Tallinn
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, economics, it
- **Study routes:** direct-master, foundation-pathway, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.ebs.ee/en
- **Address:** A. Lauteri 3, 10114 Tallinn, Estonia
- **Campus note:** Central Tallinn. No dormitory. Private housing €350–600/month.
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Tallinn is one of Northern Europe's most digitally saturated cities—fintech offices, startup hubs, and tech companies are woven into the business landscape. For IT and business students, the environment is unusually practical and connected to real industry. The capital is walkable, safe, and affordable compared to other European hubs.

## Strengths

- EU member state diploma gives full Schengen mobility and access to European labour markets after graduation.
- Estonia ranks among Europe's most digitally advanced economies, offering a tech-forward environment for business and IT students.
- Tallinn is a compact, safe capital with low crime and a vibrant student community — easier to navigate than large Western cities.
- Tuition is €7,730/year for bachelor's and is equal for EU and non-EU students, removing the common international surcharge.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is one of the lowest thresholds among English-taught business schools in the EU.
- EPAS-accredited International Business Administration programme and double-degree option with HEC Liège (Belgium) add recognised European credentials.

## Watch out for

- No dormitory on campus — students must find private housing in Tallinn at €350–600/month from day one.
- Non-EU applicants face a hard deadline of 30 April for the September intake, two months earlier than EU peers.
- EBS is a private institution with a limited alumni network outside the Baltic and Nordic regions, which may affect brand recognition in CIS job markets.
- The 1-year MBA formats (60 ECTS) may not meet qualification recognition requirements in some CIS countries — verify before enrolling.
- Scholarships and financial aid data are not yet confirmed — students should not assume any grant availability when budgeting.

## 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:** no
- **Private housing:** €300–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Tallinn
- **How to apply:** No university dormitory. EBS is a private institution in central Tallinn. Students arrange private housing.
- **Notes:** Central Tallinn. Private rooms €350–600/month. EBS student services can advise on housing.
- **Source:** https://www.ebs.ee/en/student-life

## 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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