Admission

I. Upper secondary studies:

Decorator, display designer – length of studies 3.5 years, 210 study credits (EKAP)

Graphic Designer – length of studies 3.5 years, 210 study credits (EKAP)

3D Designer – length of studies 3.5 years, 210 study credits (EKAP)

The academic year starts on 1st September every year. School days are Monday to Friday from 9AM to 4:15PM. 

Documents are accepted from 1st April to 3rd June 2022 on SAIS platform (http://www.sais.ee).

Exams and interviews will take place from 20th June to 22nd June.

Mandatory documents for applying: 

• Application (electronically on www.sais.ee);

• Portfolio

• Cover letter: Why do I want to study at Tartu Art School? (Can be sent in addition to application on SAIS)

• Digital photo 3x4 cm (Can be sent in addition to application on SAIS)

• Written consent from a parent or a legal guardian (in case the student is a minor)

II. Post-secondary studies:

Stylist -– length of studies 2.5 years, 150 study credits (EKAP)

Graphic Designer – length of studies  2.5 years,150 EKAP study credits (EKAP)

3D Designer -– length of studies 2.5 years, 150 study credits (EKAP)

The academic year starts on 1st September every year. Studies take place three days per week from Monday to Wednesday (9 AM - 4:15 PM) or Thursday to Saturday (9 AM - 4:15 or 6 PM) depending on a speciality. Some study periods might last a whole week.

Documents are accepted from 1st April to 3rd June 2021 on SAIS platform (http://www.sais.ee).

Exams and interviews will take place from 20th to 22nd June.

Mandatory documents for applying: 

• Application (electronically on www.sais.ee)

• Portfolio

• Cover letter: What do I want to study? Who do I want to become? What kind of professional skills do I need in future? (Can be sent in addition to application on SAIS)

• Digital photo 3x4 cm (Can be sent in addition to application on SAIS)

III. Continuing studies based on previous design education or working experience (ISCED 5: Short-cycle tertiary education): 

Designer – length of studies 1 year, 60 study credits (EKAP) 

Admission for this program starts in January 2023 and school starts on 1st March 2023. School days are Monday to Wednesday from 9 AM to 4:15 PM.

Mandatory documents for applying:

• Application (electronically on www.sais.ee)

• Portfolio

• Cover letter: In what direction would I like to evolve as a designer? (Can be sent in addition to application on SAIS)

• Digital photo 3x4 cm (Can be sent in addition to application on SAIS)

IV. Apprenticeship study program:

The study program is workplace-based. At the upper secondary or post-secondary level, people can study in 3D Designer, Decorator / Display Designer, Stylist, Graphic Designer and Illustrator programs at companies. If needed, the new program will be created for employers as well.