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Locations: Tallinn, Estonia
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Housing Options:	Apartment (shared)
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Accounting, Advertising, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, Graphic Design, International Business, International Relations, Internships, Journalism, Management, Physics, Public Relations, Sustainability, Tourism, Writing	Program Type:	Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

Business + Technology

Tallinn, Estonia

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Program Overview

Your Business + Technology program in Tallinn lasts a full semester and is designed for students with a background in business and technology. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Estonian culture. Live and learn in Tallinn!

Unique Experiences

Canoe, kayak, hike, or cycle

in Estonia's pristine and unspoiled landscape

Experience one of Europe's

best-preserved towns from the Medieval Period

Network with alumni businesses

like the Baltic America Freedom Foundation and other local startups

Learn More About Tallinn

Your Destination

Tallinn is Estonia's dynamic capital, recognized as one of Europe's leading centers for digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. With its thriving startup ecosystem, e-governance leadership, and growing fintech and IT sectors, Tallinn offers outstanding opportunities for students studying business, technology, and international markets. Set against the backdrop of a beautifully preserved medieval Old Town, the city blends historic charm with cutting-edge innovation, making Tallinn the perfect place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Tallinn offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. From homestays to student residence buildings, we will strive for your?accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options?are?located in?neighborhoods with convenient access to public?transportation,?shops,?cafés, and eateries.?

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Course: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements:?Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Academic Projects:?Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Tallinn will open doors for you to explore Estonia's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

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
Interact with the student body via Student Union, Student Council, and other organizations?

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Tallinn: Study in Tallinn's city center at Tallinn University, CIEE's partner institution, just a 10-minute tram ride from the historic Old Town and within walking distance of Kadriorg Park, Estonia's largest urban park, as well as the harbor and key cultural landmarks. In the same building as CIEE Tallinn, you will find a modern learning environment with a library, study areas, and student lounges.

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech): Founded in 1918, TalTech is Estonia's only technological university and one of Northern Europe's rising innovation hubs. Consistently ranked among the world's top universities for engineering and technology, TalTech combines science, entrepreneurship, and creativity in a hands-on learning environment. Its programs are closely connected to the global job market and Estonia's thriving startup ecosystem, giving students the skills to turn ideas into impact.

Arizona State University (ASU):?Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Tallinn's work scene thrives on tech innovation, e-governance, and diverse industries like finance, engineering, and international relations. Known for the highest startups per capita in Europe, the city emphasizes sustainability, with growing sectors in manufacturing and renewable energy, fostering a forward-looking ecosystem.

Industry options include:

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Business Management and Administration
Information Technology
Manufacturing

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

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, 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 Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

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 Protection included

Questions?

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