Program Overview
The Animation at Estonian Academy of Arts is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Animation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Estonia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Animation programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Philosophy
- Ethics and aesthetics
- Film theory
- Film history
- Animation history
- Animation technique
- Creativity
- Film production
- Film industry
- Animation projects 1 and 2
- The studies are conducted as lectures, seminars and master classes, as well as individual and tutorial classes. Generally, tutorial classes make up 60% to 70% of the curriculum; other classes are divided between practical and independent work.
- Studies are conducted in cooperation with almost all the schools of higher education in Tallinn, Estonia. The students actively participate in lectures at the Baltic Film and Media School (BFM) and Tallinn University. Cooperation also takes place with the Estonian Animation Union and Estonia\x92s larger studios.
- The department\x92s instructors and lecturers are active artists and specialists in their field, whose work is regularly presented at international events.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application (submitted through Dream Apply between March 1st and May 3rd)
- 50\xc2\x80 application fee (paid via bank transfer)
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree
- Official transcript of records (translated into Estonian, English or Russian and notarised)
- Proof of English proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 70+
- Copy of the data page of your passport or ID card
- CV
- A relevant portfolio
- Essay about your Master\xc2\x92s thesis project or vision
- Interview
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Estonian Academy of Arts directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Estonian Academy of Arts
Estonian Academy of Arts
Tallinn, Estonia
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
