Estonian summer courses
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the Estonian language and culture this summer? We are accepting applications for the Estonian summer courses, which will take place from 28 July to 8 August 2025 at the University of Tartu Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures (Lossi Street 3, Tartu, Estonia). You can choose between five different language levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. Applications are due by 30 April 2025.
Please note that you cannot apply for scholarships via this form (except for the scholarship for the PhD students of the University of Tartu). However, we ask whether you are applying for a scholarship for organisational purposes. Also, most of the scholarship applications are already due before our general application deadline.
Tuition fee
The tuition fee is 630 euros and covers the following:
- study materials;
- language classes (56 academic hours);
- coffee breaks;
- farewell event;
- after-class culture programme (except for the trip on Saturday);
- certificates.
An invoice will be sent to you after the confirmation of the groups in May. The payment can be made via a bank transfer. You will find all the details regarding the cancellation policy under the terms and conditions.
More than 20 years of Estonian summer courses...
We started in 1998 with nine students forming one group. However, year after year, the interest grew. Now, over 75 students learn Estonian each year at five different levels.
Read moreLearn Estonian also in autumn, winter and spring
In addition to summer courses, we offer Estonian courses that take place in Tartu from September to May. Classes run once or twice a week, and you can join some courses online. It depends on the course whether English or Estonian is used for instruction.
Read moreMeet the teachers
I am happy to be a member of the team of Estonian summer courses. It is an amazing opportunity to meet all these people from different parts of the world who want to learn Estonian and get to know about Estonian culture. I am always looking forward to summer courses as the atmosphere there is so positive, motivating, and friendly. At the end of the course, we all feel like one big family!
What is the first thing that pops into your head when thinking of Estonia?
My family and friends, warm summer evenings, beautiful nature. Silence.
What is the first thing that pops into your head when thinking of Estonia?
Sunny summer evening in an old Estonian farmstead. Sitting in the garden among the trees, flowers, vegetables and mosquitos, admiring the golden light and all shades of green.
What is the first thing that pops into your head when thinking of Estonia?
Homemade black bread.
What is the first thing that pops into your head when thinking of Estonia?
Hiking in the bog.
What is the first thing that pops into your head when thinking of Estonia?
Thinking about Estonia, the first things that come to my mind are the lakes and bogs as I love spending my free time exploring new places outdoors.
