Oldest Universities in Estonia
by Year of Establishment New
What are the oldest Universities in Estonia? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 15 Estonian higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Estonia.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Oldest Universities in Estonia
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| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tartu Ülikool | Tartu | 1 |
| Eesti Kunstiakadeemia | Tallinn | 5 |
| Tallinna Tehnikaülikool | Tallinn | 2 |
| Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia | Tallinn | 7 |
| Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool | Tallinn | 10 |
| EELK Usuteaduse Instituut | Tallinn | 15 |
| Eesti Maaülikool | Tartu | 4 |
| EBS Rahvusvaheline ülikool | Tallinn | 8 |
| Sisekaitseakadeemia | Tallinn | 9 |
| Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool | Tallinn | 6 |
| Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor | Tallinn | 12 |
| Eesti Lennuakadeemia | Reola | 13 |
| Kõrgem Kunstikool Pallas | Tartu | 14 |
| Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool | Tartu | 11 |
| Tallinna Ülikool | Tallinn | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in Estonia?
There are 15 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Estonian higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
What is the oldest university in Estonia?
Tartu Ülikool, located in Tartu, is the oldest university in Estonia according to uniRank's research.
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