Admissions 2023/2024
Next admissions period for international applicants opens in February 2024
The requirement for admissions to Master’s studies is a Bachelor’s degree, higher education obtained on the basis of professional higher education curriculum or other relevant qualification that gives access to Master’s studies. Educational certificates issued abroad are recognised by Estonian Academy of Arts on the basis of the assessments and opinions of the Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre.
The study period in MA programme is 2 years /120 ECTS.
Important dates:
- Submission of applications at DreamApply or SAIS (for Estonian candidates or if you have obtained a previous degree in Estonia ): 01.02—06.03.2023
- Interviews (exact times for interviews will be sent to selected candidates after EKA has received all required documents and the application fee): 16.—26.03.2023
- Deadline for contesting admission-related decisions: 29.03.2023
- Admissions for accepted students will be announced by 26.03.2023
- Declining or accepting the offer must be stated not later than 07.04.2023
- Payment for the first semester should be made by 30.04.2023
- Returning of signed contracts – 30.04.2023
NB! Students graduating in the spring of 2023 who are unable to submit proof of education by the deadline must submit the latest document with their current grades to apply. Documents proving graduation (diploma and transcript) must be submitted by the end of June 2023 at the latest. For additional questions, write to admissions@artun.ee
Documents required for all the programmes:
— Copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent and its translation into Estonian or English (both, the copies and the translations have to be attested by notary).
— Copy of your Transcript of Records and its translation into Estonian or English (both, the copy and the translation must be attested by notary).
— Certificate of foreign language skills (see the requirements HERE)
— Copy of the data page of your passport
— CV which should contain the following information:
— Personal and contact information about the student candidate — Overview of candidate’s education. Candidate’s higher educational facility, field of study, degree earned and the theme of the graduation work/project should be highlighted — Work experience, including name of the employer, the job title and description of the candidate’s responsibilities at any listed job — Other general activities, hobbies, interests, volunteering experiences etc.
Application documents will be processed only after the admission fee (60 EUR) is received by the Estonian Academy of Arts. Please find further information here.
Translations are requested if documents are not in English. Both copies – the documents in their original language and translations must be attested by a notary.
Estonian Academy of Arts offers following MA level programmes in English:
ANIMATION (MA)
Program-specific requirements:
— Motivational letter
— Portfolio The 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.
— Essay of your Master’s thesis project or vision
— Tuition fee: 2800 euros per year (for citizens of EU, UK, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein; Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Switzerland); 3600 euros per year (for citizens of non EU countries)
Read more about the curricula HERE
CONTEMPORARY ART (MA)
Program-specific requirements:
— Portfolio in digital format (max 20 Mb) must be well structured and contain at least 8 works (at least 5 works in case of larger projects).
— Completed questionnaire
— Tuition fee: 1700 euros per year (for citizens of EU, UK, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein; Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Switzerland); 2700 euros per year (for citizens of non EU countries)
Read more about the curricula HERE
CRAFT STUDIES (MA)
Program-specific requirements:
— CV
— Essay. Applicant submits an essay in the form of a Case Study. The Case Study should analyze a chosen example(s) (specific design object, a work of art or literature, a visited exhibition, an analysis of personal or cultural experience/event, etc.) reflecting the applicant’s personal interest. The text should provide insight as to why and how the gathered examples convey relevance to the applicant. The essay is submitted digitally, in PDF format, volume 1 A4. Visual material illustrating ideas can be added
— Material Response. Create and contextualize an object, process or intervention based on your own work in relation to a topic chosen amongst Terraforming, Migrated Bodies, Floating Identities or Material Respondance. The format for presenting the work is free. If it is a video or audio file, limit the duration to a maximum of 1 minute.
— Digital portfolio in PDF format, capacity up to 40 Mb (no more than 10 projects with short descriptions). If the portfolio contains works in video format, they must be presented in the portfolio as a working web link. The Admissions Committee evaluates the portfolios submitted by the entrants. Passing the portfolio round is a prerequisite for getting to the interview round.
— Application form
1. What are your expectations for the Craft Studies curriculum?
2. Please describe your previous experience in the field of Design & Crafts. How would you like to advance yourself during your studies?
3. What questions and thematics do you currently see yourself dealing with as part of your thesis research?
4. Who or What inspires you? Explain!
5. Who would you see as your studio advisor during the first semester amongst faculty members? (find a list on the curriculum webpage)
6. Why did you choose the Estonian Academy of Arts? Where did you get your information about the programme?
— Tuition fee: 2600 euros per year
Read more about the curricula HERE
GRAPHIC DESIGN (MA)
Program-specific requirements:
— CV– Maximum 2 pages in length
— Portfolio in Digital PDF format (maximum 60 Mb) including 10–15 projects, with each project supported by a selection of 4–6 images and 50 word description. This can include a mix of professional commissions, self-initiated work, BA projects, unrealized and in-progress work, or projects from within other fields (where relevant). If including video work, use still-frames for the PDF, with an external link to the video.
— Motivational letter – 500 words, should include background, interests, influences and the current direction of your work and identifies the reasons for pursuing an MA in graphic design, expectations of the program, and intended use of the two years of study
— Tuition fee: 2600 euros per year
The applications will be reviewed by a jury and selected candidates for interviews will be announced on March 10th.
Read more about the curricula HERE
INTERACTION DESIGN (MA)
Program-specific requirements:
— CV
Your CV should contain the following information:
• Personal and contact information.
• Overview of your education. The higher educational facility, field of study, degree earned and the theme of the graduation work/project should be highlighted.
• Work experience, including the name of the employer, the job title and description of the candidate’s responsibilities at any listed job.
• Hobbies, interests, volunteering experience
— Motivational letter. A short essay should be digitally presented (in English, maximum 4600 letters including spaces) elaborating on the following themes:
- How did you find your way to design?
- How do you see the present and the future of interaction design, and how do you see your role in this
- What do you hope to learn during the Master’s Program?
- What would you like to do after the completion of your studies? You may quote existing literature, but in this case, all citations must be referenced.
— Display of your previous experiences – should contain a few samples of work, showing your past and present experience, interests and professional capabilities. Design projects, development projects, art and hobby pieces, articles, abstracts of scientific papers, short descriptions of business or volunteering projects, etc. can be included. Basically, we want to see what you’ve been doing in your previous life, how you create, think and solve problems.
- Each sample should be illustrated and shortly described. In case of team efforts, your contribution should be clearly stated.
- The document should be presented in PDF-format (up to 20MB) or as a web portfolio. Feel free to use any file download service (WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc). If you add web links (pointing to web projects, articles, etc.) please make sure the links actually work.
- Please add your display of previous experience to your online application
— Selected candidates will receive an admission assignment by email on March 14th 2022
— Tuition fee: 2900 euros per year (for citizens of EU, UK, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein; Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Switzerland); 3900 euros per year (for citizens of non EU countries)
Read more about the curricula HERE
URBAN STUDIES (MA)
Program-specific requirements:
— Sample of your previous work: Architecture / Urban Design portfolio (single PDF document, max 20 pages and 12 MB) OR writing sample of your previous works on the themes of architecture and urban development (single PDF document, max 6000 words) OR a combined sample of your design and written work.
— Motivation letter (max 500 words) Explain how you understand the terms “city,” “urbanism,” and “urbanization”. How does your education/experience prepare you for the program? How would you benefit from, and contribute to, the program? Discuss.
— Tuition fee: 1700 euros per year
Read more about the curricula HERE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY FUTURES (MA)
MA in Design and Technology Futures is a joint programme with Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech).
NB! You must apply to the Design and Technology Futures programme through Tallinn University of Technology.
Read more about the curricula HERE
