Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) is a public university in Tallinn, Estonia, offering higher education in the major fields of music and theatre through bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes. The academy is located at Tatari 13, Tallinn 10116, Estonia. Its mission is to sustain, develop, and promote Estonian culture at the highest level through music and theatre studies, creative activities, and research.

The academy emphasizes creativity, playfulness, proficiency, commitment, preservation of national culture, openness, and equal and respectful treatment. EAMT aims to provide a professional environment that supports creative expression, academic research, interdisciplinary projects, knowledge sharing, and the development of future creators in music and theatre.

Since 2019, EAMT has been included in the QS World University Ranking. According to the provided information, it is the only music university from the Baltic states included on the QS list and shares the 51–100 position in the Performing Arts category with several internationally recognized music academies.

Study Programmes

The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre offers full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The listed undergraduate programmes include BA Jazz Music, BA Classical Music Performance (Brass, Woodwind and Percussion), BA Classical Music Performance (Strings), and BA Classical Music Performance (Choral Conducting).

Postgraduate options include MA Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM), MA Jazz Music, MA Classical Music Performance (Strings), MA Classical Music Performance (Conducting), and MA Classical Music Performance (Brass, Woodwind and Percussion).

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

An application fee of EUR 70 is normally paid by bank transfer. Tuition fees apply to international students whose language of tuition is English. The fees range from EUR 1,500 to EUR 13,000 per year, depending on the study programme and the student’s country of origin (EU or non-EU).

A limited number of scholarships are available for international students. Scholarship auditions usually take place at the end of September. Doctoral studies are tuition-free, and full-time doctoral students have the right to receive a monthly stipend.

Accommodation

The academy provides information about a dormitory located in the centre of Tallinn. The provided accommodation information lists admission hours as Monday to Friday, 13:00–17:00, with admission closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Location and Contact

Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
Tatari 13, Tallinn 10116, Estonia

Official website: eamt.ee/en/

The academy’s programmes are available in Tallinn and provide opportunities for students to pursue advanced education and professional development in music, theatre, performance, and related creative fields.