Population: 1,251,581 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Estonian 69%, Russian 25%, Other 6%
Religions: None 54%, Orthodox 16%, Lutheran 10%, Other 20%
Languages: Estonian (official) 69%, Russian 30%, Other 1%
Area: 45,228 sq km (twice the size of New Jersey)
Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
National Capital: Tallinn
Currency: Euros (EUR)
Estonia is a member of the European Higher Education Area and is part of the Bologna Process as of 1999.
Basic School Leaving Certificate | 9 years |
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate | Grades 10 - 12 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 4-5 years |
Master’s Degree
| 1-2 years |
Doctorate | 3-4 years |
There is no uniform scale. Check the transcript for a grading scale.
Reported Grade (Translation) | US Equivalent |
5 A suurepärane (Excellent) | A |
4 B väga hea (Very Good) | B |
3 C rahuldav (Good) | B |
2 D Эалик (Satisfactory) | C |
1 E kasin (Sufficient) | D |
0 F puudulik (Insufficient) | F |
For transcripts, alternatively we can accept the Diploma Supplement if accompanied by the degree certificate.
