35 Notable Alumni of Estonian University of Life Sciences

Alar Karis

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1958-.. (age 67)
Occupations: developmental biologistmolecular geneticistcivil servant
Biography: Alar Karis is an Estonian molecular geneticist, developmental biologist, civil servant and politician who, since 11 October 2021, has served as the sixth president of Estonia.

Arnold Rüütel

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1928-2024 (aged 96)
Occupations: politicianuniversity teacheragricultural scientist
Biography: 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.

Andrus Ansip

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1956-.. (age 69)
Occupations: politicianbusinesspersonentrepreneurchemist
Biography: 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.

Helir-Valdor Seeder

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1964-.. (age 61)
Enrolled in the Estonian University of Life Sciences: Studied in 1990
Occupations: politicianeconomist
Biography: 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.

Taavi Aas

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1966-.. (age 59)
Occupations: mayorpoliticianeconomist
Biography: Taavi Aas is an Estonian politician who served as Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure from 2019 to 2022 and as Mayor of Tallinn from 2017 to 2019. Before that, he served as the Acting Mayor of Tallinn since 30 September 2015 and Vice Mayor of Tallinn from April 2005. Aas has been the Chairman of Estonian Union of the Cities since 2010.

Jaak Uudmäe

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1954-.. (age 71)
Occupations: sportspersoncoachathletics competitor
Biography: Jaak Uudmäe is an Estonian former triple jumper and long jumper who competed for the Soviet Union. He was the gold medalist at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He set a personal best of 17.35 m (56 ft 11 in) in his Olympic victory – a mark which remains the Estonian record.

Mart Võrklaev

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1984-.. (age 41)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Mart Võrklaev is an Estonian politician currently a member of XIV Riigikogu.

Heino Kiik

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1927-2013 (aged 86)
Occupations: writerjournalistagronomist
Biography: Heino Kiik was an Estonian writer and journalist.

Aleksander Heintalu

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1941-2015 (aged 74)
Occupations: esotericistnon-fiction writeragricultural scientist
Biography: Aleksander Heintalu was an Estonian agriculturist. He was more known by his practices in alternative medicine, and his following and popularization of Estonian neopaganism.

Roland Lessing

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1978-.. (age 47)
Occupations: biathletecross-country skier
Biography: Roland Lessing is a former Estonian biathlete. His first World Cup podium was in Pokljuka Pursuit on 20 December 2009.

Villu Reiljan

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1953-.. (age 72)
Occupations: businesspersonhead teacherpoliticiansportspersonforester
Biography: Villu Reiljan is a former Estonian politician. He has been member of VIII, IX and X Riigikogu. From 1995 to 1999 and from 2003 to 2006, he was the Minister of Environment.

Meelis Kiili

Years: 1965-.. (age 60)
Enrolled in the Estonian University of Life Sciences: Studied in 1984-1991
Occupations: military personnelpolitician
Biography: Meelis Kiili is an Estonian Major General. From December 2012 to July 2019, he was the commander of the Estonian Defence League.

Indrek Tobreluts

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1976-.. (age 49)
Occupations: biathlon coachcross-country skiersoldierbiathlete
Biography: Indrek Tobreluts is an Estonian former biathlete and cross-country skier. He has competed at five Winter Olympics.

Hendrik Relve

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1948-.. (age 77)
Occupations: biologist
Biography: Hendrik Relve is an Estonian environmentalist, nature writer and nature photographer.

Enn Sellik

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1954-.. (age 71)
Occupations: long-distance runnerathletics competitor
Biography: Enn Sellik is an Estonian former long-distance runner who competed, representing Soviet Union in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Piret Hartman

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1981-.. (age 44)
Occupations: civil servantpolitician
Biography: Piret Hartman is an Estonian politician. She served as Minister of Culture in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

Roman Fosti

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1983-.. (age 42)
Occupations: athletics competitor
Biography: Roman Fosti is an Estonian long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. He competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing finishing 20th, the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro finishing 61st, and the 2017 World Championships in London finishing 53rd. He previously competed mostly in middle-distance events switching to the marathon in 2013.

Heiki Vilep

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1960-.. (age 65)
Occupations: writerchildren's writerpoet
Biography: Heiki Vilep is an Estonian poet, children's writer and writer.

Raivo Adlas

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1940-.. (age 85)
Occupations: stage actoractortheatrical director
Biography: Raivo Adlas is an Estonian actor and theatre director.

Mait Klaassen

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1955-.. (age 70)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Mait Klaassen is an Estonian politician who served the Minister of Education from 17 March 1997, to 25 March 1999.

Toomas Varek

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1948-.. (age 77)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Toomas Varek is an Estonian politician. He has been a member of IX, X and X Riigikogu. In 2003 he was Minister of the Interior of Estonia, Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu 2005–2006 and Speaker of the Riigikogu 2006–2007.

Rene Kokk

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1980-.. (age 45)
Occupations: civil servantpolitician
Biography: Rene Kokk is an Estonian politician. He served as Minister of the Environment in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Jüri Ratas from 29 April 2019 to 7 November 2020. Rain Epler was appointed as his successor. He is affiliated with the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE).

Laine Kallas

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1942-2024 (aged 82)
Occupations: middle-distance runneragronomistathletics competitor
Biography: Laine Erik was an Estonian agricultural scientist and middle-distance runner.

Karel Rüütli

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1978-.. (age 47)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Karel Rüütli was Chairman of the Estonian People's Union (Eestimaa Rahvaliit) and also leader of Estonian People's Union faction in the Estonian Parliament. He left the ERL and joined the Social Democratic Party of Estonia on 14 June 2010.

Tullio Liblik

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1964-.. (age 61)
Occupations: businessperson
Biography: Tullio Liblik is an Estonian entrepreneur, the CEO and member of the board of the investment company Saarte Investeering and the chairman of the council of Kuressaare Regional Training Centre.

Arvo Aller

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1973-.. (age 52)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Arvo Aller is an Estonian politician. He served as Ministry of Rural Affairs in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Jüri Ratas from 10 December 2019 to 26 January 2021. Urmas Kruuse was appointed as his successor. He is affiliated with the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE).

Ants Paju

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1944-2011 (aged 67)
Occupations: politicianjournalistathletics competitoractor
Biography: Ants Paju was an Estonian politician, journalist, athlete, and engineer. He was a member of VIII Riigikogu.

Jaanus Marrandi

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1963-.. (age 62)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Jaanus Marrandi is an Estonian politician who belongs to Social Democratic Party.

Inara Luigas

Born in: Russia
Years: 1959-.. (age 66)
Enrolled in the Estonian University of Life Sciences: Studied in 1990
Occupations: politicianrural municipality mayor
Biography: Inara Luigas is an Estonian politician. She has been a member of the X Riigikogu, XI Riigikogu, XII Riigikogu and XIII Riigikogu.

Rein Järvelill

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1966-.. (age 59)
Occupations: politicianrural municipality mayor
Biography: Rein Järvelill is an Estonian politician. He was a member of IX Riigikogu.

Heino Kostabi

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1933-2021 (aged 88)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Heino Kostabi was an Estonian politician, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.

Toomas Kork

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1945-.. (age 80)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Toomas Kork is an Estonian social activist, farmer, businessman, and politician, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.

Ants Järvesaar

Years: 1948-.. (age 77)
Occupations: politician
Biography: Ants Järvesaar is an Estonian farmer and a politician. He was a member of the Estonian Supreme Soviet and voted for the Estonian restoration of Independence. From 2013 to 2014, he was the mayor of the small borough of Häädemeeste.

Kalju Koha

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1956-.. (age 69)
Enrolled in the Estonian University of Life Sciences: Studied in 1979
Occupations: politician
Biography: Kalju Koha is an Estonian politician and civil servant, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.

Mai Kolossova

Born in: Estonia
Years: 1937-.. (age 88)
Occupations: pedagogue
Biography: Mai Kolossova is an Estonian agronomist, pedagogue, party worker and politician, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.