Why choose Estonian University of Life Sciences?

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Practical, future-oriented study programmes

We offer 4 fully English-taught study programmes that cover several areas of life sciences and veterinary medicine. We put strong emphasis on practical training in well-equipped labs and on the field.

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Friendly and supportive learning environment

Our small study groups, along with understanding and friendly lecturers, support our students' rapid development, alongside career advisors, psychologists, and study coordinators.

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Compact green university campus

Our compact campus offers everything needed for comfortable study and leisure – a nature-friendly environment, a dormitory, a sports club, and a library, all within walking or cycling distance.

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Among top 100 in the world

Our university is one of the top 100 universities in the world ranked 45th in the field of agriculture and forestry (QS World University Rankings by Subject).

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Many opportunities for studying abroad

We have over 300 cooperation agreements with foreign universities, enabling you to participate in ERASMUS and Dora Plus student exchanges, as well as attend summer schools abroad.

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Green mentality

We are a green university and follow the principles of sustainable development, promoting environmentally friendly solutions in science, education, and everyday university life.

The Estonian University of Life Sciences is ranked 45th in the world among universities in the field of agriculture and forestry. We are a top center for environmental studies in Estonia. In addition to agricultural fields, we offer a variety of other promising study programs, such as forestry, environmental protection, veterinary medicine, food science, rural economics, engineering, and construction technology.

Each study program has a significant practical component, which takes place both in the state-of-the-art laboratories and in our field practice bases. We have numerous contacts with businesses that are happy to welcome our students for internships. 

At the Estonian University of Life Sciences, world-class research is conducted. We belong to the top 1% of the most cited universities in several fields, which proves that our research outcomes are highly regarded by researchers from all other institutions. We also have many foreign lecturers and students.

The Estonian University of Life Sciences has the only comprehensive and green university campus in Estonia, where the educational buildings, library, renovated dormitories, modern sports building, and sports and hiking trails are all within sight of each other. The city center is just a short walk away.

Our open, supportive, and friendly learning environment has been recognized both in Estonia and by external evaluators. The university has successfully passed institutional accreditation and program group quality assessments. Therefore, the Estonian University of Life Sciences is the best place to shape your future!

Study Abroad Aide (SAA) link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagehas ranked our university among 13% of the best universities in the world. The Best Value University Rankings covers 8,060 universities from 69 countries, taking into account the quality and affordability of their education. Ranking high in the ranking proves that the institution has a very good academic reputation and international reach. The academic quality of the institution accounts for 75 percent of the assessment. Our university's teaching and research work is highly recognized both in Estonia and Europe.