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Locations: Tallinn, Estonia
Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: UVA applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring Semester	2025	01-NOV-2024 **	Rolling Admission	26-JAN-2025	07-JUN-2025
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is when the UVA application system closes. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
Fall Semester	2025	01-APR-2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is when the UVA application system closes. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year	Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement:	none	Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students:	No
Housing:	University dormitory	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Language of Instruction:	English, Russian	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Direct Enrollment at foreign institution, Study center	Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To:	Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Advising Appointment Required:	No	Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor:	Yohanis Kassa
Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area:	Art - Art History, Classics, Commerce, Communications, Economics, English Language and Literature, Environmental Sciences, European Studies, Foreign Affairs, History, Internship, Law, Linguistics, Other Languages & Literatures, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Public Relations

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in Estonia’s capital and largest city: Tallinn! The Russian Language & European Studies program is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical similarities and differences between Russian cultures and their native cultures while improving your Russian language skills through classroom, lab, and experiential coursework.

When class is in session, you’ll study at Tallinn University where you’ll learn about Estonian-Russian heritage communities, Estonian/Baltic perspectives of concepts like “democracy” and “freedom,” and interpret performing arts through visits to museums, galleries, and performance spaces. Outside the classroom, you’ll have every opportunity to enjoy Tallinn’s booming tech scene, cobblestone streets, comfortable cafés, lovely shops, beautiful cathedrals, historic defensive towers, and hilltop castles.

Unique Experiences

JOIN THE TALLINN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB

and participate in countless events and workshops

CHECK OUT SOME OF EUROPE’S BEST-MAINTAINED MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTURE

at town hall square, the city wall, St. Olaf’s Church, and more

TRY TALLINN’S WORLD-FAMOUS MARZIPAN

and learn about its history from medicine to a staple in the Russian Imperial Family

Excursions & Activities

Interact with the student body via Student Union, Student Council, and other organizations
Participate in university sports activities
Participate in the buddy program
Tour major Estonian cities, such as Pärnu (the summer capital of Estonia) or Tartu (the City of Good Thoughts)
Visit local startups and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation alumni businesses
Canoe, kayak, hike, or cycle in Estonia’s pristine and unspoiled landscape
Visit the UNESCO world heritage site, known as one of Europe's best-preserved towns from the Medieval Period
Network with the Baltic American Freedom Foundation alumni businesses and other local startups

Projects

Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:

Internships: Build new skills and intercultural competencies through a CIEE academic internship and become an active participant in the local professional environment.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Three-day orientation – an introduction to Estonian culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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