FAQ
What are the application deadlines?
Apply by 3 March 2025 to begin your studies in the autumn of 2025.
What documents do I need to complete my application?
You will need to submit a CV, sample of your previous work, motivation letter, an undergraduate diploma, transcript of records, certificate of English language proficiency, and a copy of your passport/ID card. And you need to pay the application fee. Please see the admission requirements for further details.
I don’t have a background in urban studies. Can I still apply?
Yes, absolutely. Your background should be in a discipline that’s broadly related to urban studies, such as architecture, urbanism, urban planning, geography, sociology, political sciences, art history, etc.
Can I apply if I will receive my diploma after the application deadline?
Yes, you can! You will need to send your undergraduate diploma to us by 30 June 2025, before the start of the academic year 2025/26.
What is the minimum required level of English?
Please find the minimum language skills requirements here.
How do I apply?
How are applications evaluated?
During the two-stage admission process, we will review your application documents, and invite shortlisted candidates for an interview (in person or Zoom). Your application should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, an imaginative grasp of the urban question, a strong academic record, and a clear idea how your education and experience have prepared you for the program. It will display that you can have a good command of the English language, think independently and work collaboratively, and pursue studies across urban theory and design.
When will application decisions be communicated?
The application has two rounds. Shortlisted candidates will be notified in March, 2025. Interviews will be conducted on 20 March 2025. The results will be communicated by 31 March 2025.
What kind of degree will I receive when I complete the program?
You will receive a Master’s Degree in Urban Studies.
How long is the program?
It is a 2-year program that consists of 120 ECTS.
What’s the tuition fee?
The tuition fee is 1050 EUR/semester for both EU and non-EU candidates. The tuition fee does not include the costs of student housing, food, visas and other expenses related to daily life in Tallinn. The fee does not fully cover the costs of study trips abroad.
When do classes begin and end?
The autumn semester begins in the last week of August and ends in the third week of December, followed by an exam period in January. The second semester starts in the last week of January and ends in the last week of May.
