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Funding Your Studies in Estonia as an American Student

Q: Are there Estonian government scholarships for US students?

Funding programs change from year to year. Check Study in Estonia and your university for the scholarships open in your admission year.

Where funding for US students in Estonia really comes from.

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programs in Estonia from 7 universities · updated for 2026

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Funding for US students in Estonia comes mainly from the universities themselves, from EU-funded joint master’s programs and from US programs. Doctoral students are a special case: in Estonia they are usually employed by the university.

University tuition reductions

Some programs offer tuition reductions or waivers for strong applicants. The University of Tartu no longer gives tuition waivers to new non-EU students from 2026/27, but some programs offer reductions. Check each program page.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

EU-funded scholarships for joint master’s programs run by university consortia, some including Estonian universities. Open to students of any nationality. Apply directly to each program, usually between October and January.

Fulbright US Student Program

The US government’s Fulbright program funds study and research abroad for US citizens. Check the current country listings to see what is offered for Estonia.

Paid doctoral positions

Doctoral candidates in Estonia are usually employed by their university as junior research fellows and receive a salary. Positions are advertised by each university.

Are there Estonian government scholarships for US students?