Baltic Studies - Master of Arts in Social Sciences

  Estonia

• Other Cities in Estonia: 
Tartu

Description: This 2-year program provides an excellent opportunity to obtain an interdisciplinary Master's degree in Baltic Sea Region issues and has an integrated curriculum with options to specialize in Baltic Studies, Media and Communication, Business Administration.

General admission requirements:
- Completed Bachelor's degree (at least 3 years of studies at the higher educational institution)
- Proof of proficiency in English: TOEFL (min of 550, 213 computer based, 79/80 Internet based), British Council IELTS (6.5), Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C), or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (B).
- Application form and supplementary documents

For admission documents and deadlines, please consult the website.

Curriculum structure:
General compulsory module 30 ECTS
Specialization module 36 ECTS
Elective courses 24 ECTS
Master thesis 30 ECTS
TOTAL 120 ECTS

General compulsory module:
- Baltic History
- Baltic Region Economic Developments
- Political Developments in the Baltic Sea Region
- Comparative Culture Issues in the Baltic Region
- Academic Writing

Specialization modules:
1. Baltic Studies Joint Masters program
2. Media and Communication
3. Business and Administration

Highlights: Founded in 1632, the University of Tartu has almost 18 000 students and is famous for research-based education and lively student traditions. Estonia offers a unique perspective on the successful transition to democracy and recent accession to the EU. Tartu is Estonia's second largest city, with 100 000 people, and is located 2.5 hours from the airport and sea port of Tallinn, with connections to major cities in Europe and Russia. English is spoken widely here, and students making one fifth of the population it is a true University town.

For nearly four centuries, since University of Tartu was founded, it has been an international hub of academic exchange. This is increasingly the case in today's global context. Today, the University of Tartu boasts an extensive network of international academic cooperation. Thousands of students come to study at Tartu through various academic exchange programs. Likewise, our students study abroad either individually or as part of an exchange process between universities. Numerous overseas scholars teaching and carrying out research at the Tartu give you the feeling of belonging to the global academic community.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 4,167 / year

The tuition fee does not cover travel, housing costs or personal living expenses. For example one month's rent of shared room at newly renovated university dormitories can start from 70 EUR depending on particular living arrangements.

Personal living expenses vary considerably among students. Based on previous experience of international students studying in Tartu, the university suggests that around 250 EUR should be projected as minimal personal expenditure per month.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Estonia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15-25

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 60-90 days

University of Tartu, International Relations Office's Mission Statement: The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education.

Year Founded: 1632