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CIEE Business + Culture in Tallinn, Estonia (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Tallinn, Estonia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, Advertising, Art History, Classical Studies, Communications, Economics, Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, History, International Business, International Relations, Internships, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Social Science, Sports Science, Sustainability, Tourism, Writing Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Business + Culture

Tallinn, Estonia

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Tallinn combines a broad selection of business courses and immerses you in Europe’s digital innovation hub, where startups thrive alongside historic architecture and rich culture. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities like exploring the cobblestone streets of Tallinn’s Old Town, visiting the E-Estonia Showroom, and tasting local pastries like kringel. Tallinn offers a unique chance to experience how digital innovation and centuries-old culture coexist in one dynamic capital.

Unique Experiences

Participate in a high-level briefing at the e-Estonia Briefing Center

and learn about how Estonia has built one of the world’s most advanced digital societies

Visit leading Estonian startups like Pipedrive or Starship Technologies

to learn how global companies scale from one of Europe’s smallest markets

Enjoy a guided hike through the bogs of Aegviidu

followed by a picnic, a visit to a husky farm, and an introduction to traditional Estonian sauna culture

Read About Tallinn
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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: 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. 
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
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Excursions & 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 excursions and activities: 

  • Connect with the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) to explore how international fellowships and leadership programs strengthen U.S.-Baltic professional networks 
  • Explore Tallinn’s Ülemiste City innovation district to see how organizations like Enterprise Estonia collaborate to drive digital innovation and global growth 
  • Travel by ferry to Helsinki, Finland for an overnight experience exploring Nordic culture, historic landmarks like Suomenlinna, and the city’s design districts

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and 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.  

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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 new 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
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 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 protection included

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