MA and PhD programmes in art, design and architecture

Starting February 1, 2025, the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) welcomes applications for its international Master’s and PhD programmes in art, design, architecture, and art culture.

EKA offers eight international Master’s programmes: Animation MA, Contemporary Art MA, Craft Studies MA, Graphic Design MA, Interaction Design MA, Urban Studies MSc, Literature, Visual Culture & Film Studies MA (joint programme with TLU), Service Design Strategies and Innovation MA (joint programme with AAL and the University of Lapland).

The international Master’s programmes are designed for artists and designers aiming to develop and enrich their individual practice through cross-disciplinary investigations. EKA encourages bold experimentation, and students are able to take courses and workshops beyond their specializations. The curricula are constructed in such a way as to cultivate students’ analytical abilities and critical thinking, fostering environmentally and socially conscientious creators.

The teaching language for the Master’s programmes is English, and the duration is two years. Tuition fees range from 1,900 euros to 4,000 euros per year.

The application deadline for the Master’s programmes is March 3, 2025. Studies will begin on August 25, 2025. Upcoming online info sessions for applicants and prospective students can be found here.

In addition to the Master’s programmes, EKA also accepts applications for four doctoral programmes: Architecture and Urban Planning PhD, Art and Design PhD, Art History and Visual Culture PhD, Cultural Heritage and Conservation PhD.

Prospective PhD applicants are invited to attend an online info session about doctoral studies at EKA on February 4 at 3pm EET via Zoom. The application deadline for PhD programmes is March 31, 2025.

The Estonian Academy of Arts, located in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a vibrant academic and research institution, recognized as the leading national center for innovation in visual culture. EKA plays a pivotal role in shaping the regional cultural space and contributing to a more sustainable living environment. EKA is ranked among Top 150 Art and Design Universities in the World by QS World University Rankings (2024).

Twelve hundred students currently enrolled at EKA are taught by nearly three hundred professors, associate professors, lecturers and workshop managers from Estonia and abroad. Small groups of carefully selected students enable a more personal, one-on-one approach to instruction and family-like, close-knit atmosphere. EKA prides itself on its low student-to-faculty ratio.

Studies take place in new award-winning buildings with an innovative and inspiring environment, providing modern learning environment that supports creativity. Students are encouraged to make use of the various facilities at EKA, including professional photography and sound studios, workshops for wood- and metalworking, 3D modelling, textile, glass, ceramics, printmaking, and many more.

We invite you to join us! The application deadline for the master’s programmes is March 3, 2025, and for the PhD programmes March 31, 2025. Applications can be submitted via DreamApply platform. For more information about specific programmes and admission requirements, visit here or contact admissions [ at ] artun.ee.