Estonian University of Life Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1712 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #623 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 17 | In Estonia |
| #2 of 4 | In Tartu |
| #369 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- emu.ee
- Languages
- Estonian
- Acceptance rate
- 46%*
* The Estonian University of Life Sciences is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Keskkooli lõputunnistus) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - January; January-August) |
Research profile
Estonian University of Life Sciences has published 5,983 scientific papers with 189,602 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Botany, Engineering, and Physics.
Estonian University of Life Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 | 7 |
| 1995 | 13 | 5 |
| 1996 | 14 | 13 |
| 1997 | 16 | 24 |
| 1998 | 29 | 30 |
| 1999 | 47 | 48 |
| 2000 | 43 | 102 |
| 2001 | 32 | 95 |
| 2002 | 52 | 143 |
| 2003 | 61 | 211 |
| 2004 | 69 | 336 |
| 2005 | 106 | 614 |
| 2006 | 152 | 834 |
| 2007 | 132 | 1077 |
| 2008 | 166 | 1495 |
| 2009 | 184 | 2143 |
| 2010 | 191 | 2715 |
| 2011 | 163 | 3279 |
| 2012 | 213 | 4020 |
| 2013 | 237 | 5036 |
| 2014 | 224 | 5571 |
| 2015 | 262 | 6390 |
| 2016 | 237 | 7236 |
| 2017 | 271 | 8240 |
| 2018 | 292 | 9507 |
| 2019 | 363 | 12033 |
| 2020 | 415 | 15415 |
| 2021 | 451 | 19372 |
| 2022 | 472 | 20621 |
| 2023 | 456 | 22111 |
| 2024 | 353 | 22559 |
| 2025 | 299 | 21496 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Estonian University of Life Sciences gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Tuition fee per year (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Master's degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science | Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine | 7,000 |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science | Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine | 8,000 |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science | Bachelor's degree in Animal Science | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science | Master's degree in Animal Science | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Forestry and Landscape Architecture | Bachelor's degree in Forestry | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Forestry and Landscape Architecture | Master's degree in Forestry | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Technology | Bachelor's degree in Technology | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Technology | Master's degree in Technology | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences | Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences | Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science | Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Doctoral degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Forestry and Landscape Architecture | Doctoral degree in Forestry and Landscape Architecture | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Technology | Doctoral degree in Technology | 3,000 |
| Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences | Doctoral degree in Economics and Business Administration | 3,000 |
The Estonian University of Life Sciences has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Estonian University of Life Sciences.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bakalaureus | Animal Husbandry, Food Technology |
|---|---|
| Arstikraad; Hambaarstikraad; Loomaarstikraad | Veterinary Science |
| Magister | Animal Husbandry, Environmental Management, Food Technology, Forestry, Landscape Architecture |
| Doktor | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Veterinary Science |
Estonian University of Life Sciences alumni
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Alar Karis
- Occupations
- developmental biologistmolecular geneticistcivil servant
- Biography
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Alar Karis is the sixth president of Estonia, having taken office on 11 October 2021. He previously worked as molecular geneticist, developmental biologist, and Estonian civil servant.
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Arnold Rüütel
- Occupations
- university teacheragricultural scientistpolitician
- Biography
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Arnold Rüütel was an Estonian politician. He was the third President of Estonia from 8 October 2001 to 9 October 2006. Rüütel was the second president of the country after the end of the 1944–1991 Soviet occupation, and the restoration of the independent Republic of Estonia on 20 August 1991.
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Andrus Ansip
- Occupations
- bankerpoliticianentrepreneurbusinesspersonchemist
- Biography
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Andrus Ansip is an Estonian politician, a member of the European Parliament, the former European Commissioner for Digital Single Market and Vice President of the European Commission, in office from 2014 until 2019. Previously, he was Prime Minister of Estonia from 2005 to 2014 and chairman of the liberal Estonian Reform Party (Estonian: Reformierakond) from 2004 to 2014.
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Helir-Valdor Seeder
- Enrolled in the Estonian University of Life Sciences
- Studied in 1990
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Helir-Valdor Seeder is an Estonian politician. He is a member of the parliament, former chairman of the Isamaa and served as Minister of Agriculture from 2007 to 2014. Seeder has a master's degree in economics from the Estonian University of Life Sciences.
Estonian University of Life Sciences faculties and divisions
| Centre : Science Studies | Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| College : Technology | Technology |
| Institute : Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Agriculture, Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Economics and Social Sciences | Economics, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Forestry and Rural Engineering | Forestry, Rural Studies |
| Institute : Technology | Technology |
| Institute : Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry | Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Food Technology, Meat and Poultry, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | EMU Eesti Maaülikool Эстонский университет естественных наук |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Eesti Kõrghariduse Kvaliteediagentuur - EKKA |
Location and contacts
| Address | F. R. Kreutzwaldi 1 Tartu, 51006 Estonia |
|---|---|
| City population | 98,000 |