Overview

Students in the Studies of Cultures programme of Tallinn University are encouraged to approach their research topics from an interdisciplinary angle and combine comparative literature, theoretical and practical approaches to the mechanisms of culture and other methodological and research approaches.

During their studies the students achieve an in-depth knowledge of contemporary approaches in the humanities and in cultural theory.

Why study with us?

The syllabus is flexible and enables each student to organise his/her studies in close cooperation with a supervisor and to choose the optimal training in a given research topic.

In addition, the curriculum is aimed at an interdisciplinary approach and increasing the dialogue between the student and the supervisor.

In order to obtain international experience, it is possible to participate in conferences, seminars, summer schools and to take courses abroad with the support of the Erasmus programme.

Graduate career options

Internationally accredited PhD diploma opens positions that require a doctoral degree.

Further study opportunities

With a PhD obtained from Tallinn University, one can apply for PostDoc positions all over the world or continue individual academic development.

Programme Structure

Programme structure:

The core components of the programme are the interdisciplinary research seminars during which each PhD student will have to present a paper at least twice during their studies.

Feedback will be provided by both the lecturers and the fellow students.

To develop the methodological basis, there is a course on Current Methods in Humanities.

PhD students will be able to hone their academic writing and public speaking skills. The cooperation with one's supervisor is of utmost importance when planning the individual and core courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in Estonian, Partially taught in English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallinn, Estonia
Tartu, Estonia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Anthropology Literature

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of a Bachelor’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification + Transcript of Records/Academic Transcript (official translationsare requested if the documents are not in English);

Copy of a Master’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification + Transcript of Records (official translations are requested if the documents are not in English);

Copy of the identification page of passport;

Proof of English language Proficiency;

Curriculum Vitae;

Thesis proposal signed by the prospective supervisor;

Copy of a Sworn Affidavit to Confirmation of Name if the applicant's name stated in his/her passport differs from the name on any of the other required documents;

Applicants applying for adjustments to be made during the admission exams due to his/her physical or psycho-social special need must submit a copy of medical proof of this special need.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD studies in Tallinn University are without tuition fees.

Living costs

Tallinn

Estonia

598 - 948 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why study with us?

Graduate career options

Further study opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Tallinn

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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