Current students
[Estonia] Estonian Academy of Arts
Estonian Academy of Arts
[English] Estonian Academy of Arts
[Estonian] Eesti Kunstiakadeemia
Inter-faculty exchange agreement concluded in February 2024.
The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) is a small university specializing in art and design in Estonia, one of the Baltic States. Located in the ancient city of Tallinn, it has a long history of traditional crafts and design, especially skilled craftsmanship.
While being a center of tradition and culture, Estonia is also one of the most advanced countries in the world in terms of information technology.
Many of EKA’s faculties accept exchange students, even if the official language is Estonian. There are also several master’s degree programs offered entirely in English. In addition, elective courses, both theoretical and practical, are offered in English (the list of courses will be finalized before the start of the semester).
Faculty of Architecture
• Architecture and Urban Design (integrated BA+MA)
• Interior Architecture (BA, MA)
• Urban Studies (MA; English, theoretical program)
Faculty of Design
• Craft Studies (MA; English)
• Design and Technology Futures (MSc; English; joint program with TalTech and most of the courses take place in Taltech campus)*
• Fashion (BA) • Textile(BA) • Accessory Design (BA)
• Glass (BA) • Ceramics (BA)
• Jewelery and Blacksmithing (BA)
• Graphic Design (BA, MA)**
• Industrial and Digital Product Design (BA)
• Interaction Design (MA, English)
• Circular Design (MA)**
*Note: Design and Technology Futures MA accepts applications only for the 2nd year of Master’s.
**Note: Graphic Design MA and Circular Design MA accept applications only for fall term
Faculty of Fine Arts
• Animation (BA, MA; English)
• Contemporary Art (MA; English)
• Fine Art/Painting (BA)
• Fine Art/Graphic art (BA)
• Fine Art/Installation & sculpture (BA)
• Photography (BA)
Faculty of Art and Culture
• Art History and Visual Culture (BA, MA)*
• Cultural Heritage and Conservation (BA, MA)
*Note: theoretical programs are conducted in Estonian language. It’s possible to apply if you aim to carry out individual research project.
Doctoral School of EKA
• Architecture and Urban Planning
• Art and Design
• Art History and Visual Culture
• Cultural Heritage and Conservation
*Note: acceptance is based on your individual research plan.
| Name of University and Department | Estonian Academy of Arts |
| Department Available for Student Exchange | – |
| Exchange Programs | Noted on the website |
| Semester/Academic Calendar Fall Semester | Estonian language and culture course:2024/8/12-8/28 Semester:2024/8/26-2025/1/26 |
| Nomination Deadline | May 1 |
| Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University) | May 1 |
| Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University | April 1 – April 30 |
| Semester/Academic Calendar Spring Semester | Semester:2025/1/27-2025/6/13 |
| Nomination Deadline | October 15 |
| Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University) | October 15 |
| Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University | September 1 – September 30 |
| Application Procedure | Please summarize your desired study abroad period (6 months or 1 year), motivation, study abroad plan, and English proficiency (self-evaluation, and test scores if available) in around 300 words in English, and submit it via email to Professor Sarantou, who is in charge. Applicants must contact Professor Sarantou one month before the deadline. (sarantou@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp) |
| Language Proficiency (English) | At the time of application, Language certificates are required. The required level of English language proficiency must be at minimum B2. |
| Remarks | Undergraduate program: Estonian language Graduate program: English language |
| Number of Exchange Students | 3 |
| Department and Professors in Charge (Professors with “(*)” is primary in charge) | <Department of Strategic Design> – (*)Professor Melanie SARANTOU – Professor HIRAI Yasuyuki – Associate Professor ZHANG Yanfang – Assistant Professor INAMURA Tokushu <Department of Environmental Design> – Professor TANOUE Kenichi |
| E-mail of Professors | – (*)Prof. SARANTOU: sarantou@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. HIRAI: hirai@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Associate Prof. ZHANG: zhang417@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Assistant Prof. INAMURA: inamura@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. TANOUE: tanoue@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp |
（Updated on April 24, 2024)
