Estonian Academy of Arts

The Eesti Kunstiakadeemia (EKA) is Estonia's only public university offering higher education in the arts, and one of the oldest and most prestigious art institutions in the Baltic region. Founded in 1914, the university is renowned for its excellence in teaching and research in fine arts, design, architecture, and art culture. EKA upholds an open, innovative, and experimental spirit, dedicated to cultivating creative talent with an international perspective and critical thinking; its graduates enjoy a strong reputation in the international art and design world. Located in the heart of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the university boasts a modern new campus completed in 2018. This campus integrates teaching, studios, exhibition spaces, and a library, providing students with a state-of-the-art learning and creative environment. EKA's teaching methodology emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and practice-oriented learning, encouraging students to explore connections between different art forms and actively participate in real-world projects. The university maintains close partnerships with numerous international art institutions, design firms, and cultural organizations, providing students with abundant exchange and internship opportunities. EKA offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs covering a wide range of professional fields, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, animation, graphic design, product design, fashion design, textile design, interior architecture, architecture, urban studies, art history, curatorial studies, and cultural heritage conservation. The academy boasts a highly qualified international faculty, many of whom are renowned artists, designers, and scholars in their respective fields. Here, students not only acquire solid professional skills but also develop personal creative and professional networks within a vibrant international community.