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    Established in 1914, the Estonian Academy of Arts is the only public university in Estonia providing higher education in fine arts, design, architecture, media, visual studies, art culture, and conservation.
    The EAA is striving to be among the leading international centers of innovation in visual culture. There are currently more than 1 000 students enrolled in the Academy, with many participating in exchange programs at international partner universities. In addition to active study and research activities, the Estonian Academy of Arts also offers lifelong learning opportunities through the Open Academy.
    The Estonian Academy of Arts collaborates with more than a hundred top art, design, and architecture universities worldwide and belongs to several international higher education networks.
    The lecturers and instructors are professionals in their field — internationally recognized artists, architects, designers, historians, and scientists. Visiting lecturers from universities in Estonia and abroad are regular guests.
    The Estonian Academy of Arts has a rich academic library that is continuously expanding its collection, a newly renovated communal dormitory with the Estonian Music and Theatre Academy, and practicum facilities at Tamse in Muhumaa and Heimdal in Viljandimaa. The EAA regularly organizes student, faculty, and departmental exhibitions and open lectures in Tallinn and elsewhere.
    The EAA actively publishes different types of publications, including faculty members' books, textbooks, study materials, collections of articles, and advance reviewed works from art and research fields.
    While offering a wide selection of specialties, the Academy also offers unique, individualized study and personal mentorship by faculty members. The departments are muscular bodies of competence on their while at the same time facilitating synergy and interdisciplinary studies. Many faculties have been operating for close to a century. They have long experience and historical continuity and also pioneer change in their field.
    The Academy welcomes motivated people who are visually and socially sensitive and want to develop their thinking abilities, opportunities, and potential as creative people. The Academy's goal is for graduates to function successfully in society and work as independent creators and thinkers. That is why the curricula are formed in such a way as to develop the analytical ability and critical thinking of students. Every program includes philosophy, history of art, aesthetics, and foreign languages.
    The Academy aims to be in the midst of life happening. That is why attention is paid to the society and the professional world in broad terms.
    EAA has close ties and cooperation agreements with more than 100 international universities and many international networks. Student and faculty exchanges can be negotiated, and internship opportunities can be expanded. EAA is a member of CUMULUS (International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design, and Media) EAAE (European Association for Architectural Education). NORDPLUS is a member of many professional networks.
    Since 1999 EAA has been a member of The European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme for Higher Education, Erasmus, under which more than 100 bilateral exchange agreements have been signed. In addition to the Erasmus program, the Estonian Academy of Arts has entered into student and faculty exchange and cooperation contracts with ten internationally recognized art universities outside the European Union.
    Regular and intense contacts are maintained with the world outside academia through exhibitions and publishing work, organizing many events, and cooperating with businesses and public institutions.
    The International Relations Office coordinates international relations, faculty and student exchanges, international internship opportunities, and grant information.
    The EAA collaborates with universities, cultural institutions, artistic associations, local government bodies, and businesses in Estonia and abroad.
    The Estonian Academy of Arts cooperates with many Estonian and international businesses in science and development. The partners vary depending on the area of specialization, and the Academy can offer a range of services from research and analysis to creating prototypes.
    The Department of Development is the link between education and business. The services and solutions supporting EAA's main activities are worked out, giving legal and entrepreneurial advice to staff and businesses for carrying out collaborative projects with the Academy's departments. The Department of Research and Development interacts actively with Estonia and abroad businesses and carries out joint projects. Many students complete design tasks for Estonian companies in the public and private sectors and participate in international and local competitions during their studies.
    The Department of R&D organizes training in the fields of entrepreneurship, intellectual property rights, career planning, internships, and project management. Students are advised to make business plans, and there are numerous resources available to EAA's spin-off businesses. The department coordinates interdepartmental development projects and carries out research and development projects. The Department of Research and Development manages EAA's local and international co-sponsored or joint projects.
    A business and career website for the Estonian Academy of Arts members offers information, materials, references relating to topics on intellectual property, business, career, apprenticeship, and project management.
    The Estonian Academy of Arts is the leading educator and developer of the arts, design, architecture, art history, heritage, and arts education professionals in Estonia, the promoter and introducer of visual culture and an essential driver of the Estonian society. The teaching provided by EAA is modern and interdisciplinary, creative, and exploratory.
    Through our alumni, faculty, and students, we are the central Estonian and significant international creator, designer, and interpreter of art, visual culture, living environment, and the essential enriching actor of the cultural environment and quality of life.

    Estonian Academy of Arts
    Founding year: 1914
    Website: Visit Website
    Number of students: 1063
    Leadership: Mart Kalm (Rector)
    Number of staff: 450
    Type: Universities

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    Address: Estonian Academy of Arts, North Boulevard 7, Tallinn, 10412, Estonia



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