Admissions

BA PROGRAMME ADMISSION INFORMATION

Animation BA programme is taught in Estonian and the level of Estonian language skills needs to be at least B2 in order to be eligible to apply. Admission information can be found here.

MA PROGRAMME ADMISSION INFORMATION

Applications for entry in the 2025/26 academic year will open on 1 February 2025.

Click here to begin the application process via DreamApply (for international students) or SAIS (for applicants who have obtained a previous degree in Estonia ).

The admission deadline for international applicants is 3 March 2025.

Admission interview will be held on 27 March 2025. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

NB! All the required documents, including the English language proficiency certificate, have to be submitted with the application by 3 March 2025.

— Application (submitted via Dream Apply/SAIS between 01.02–03.03.2025)

— 80€ application fee (paid via bank transfer)

— Copy of your bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent, and its translation into Estonian or English (both the copy and translation have to be attested)

— Copy of your transcript of records, and its translation into Estonian or English (both the copy and translation have to be attested)

— English language proficiency certificate, please check the requirements HERE

— Copy of the data page of your passport or ID-card

— CV

— Master’s thesis project or vision

— Motivational letter

— Portfolio as PDF, some previously animated films or clips can be added as separate files or as an online working link (password included if necessary). The applicant should choose up to 5 best films/ clips and mention the choice in the PDF.

INTERVIEW

The admission interview will be an informal conversation based on submitted materials (CV, portfolio, plan for MA work, etc). The applicant will introduce his/her creative activity so far, plan for MA work and views on creating animation and contemporary art. Members of the committee will ask further questions if necessary.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following aspects are assessed:

— the applicant’s previous creative output based on their CV and portfolio.

— whether the applicant’s opinions and creative approach are suitable within the study environment of the EKA, and in particular the purposes and study methods of the animation curriculum.

— the applicant’s ability to work alone and in a group.

— the applicant’s communication and cooperation skills.

— the applicant’s motivation to study.

Based on the conversation the applicant will get a mark on the scale of 1-10, thereby creating a ranking. The minimum score to be accepted is 4.