The Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts announces a call for applications among 2nd and 3rd-year students to participate in the academic mobility programme at the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) in Tallinn, Estonia, for the spring semester of the 2026/2027 academic year.

The Estonian Academy of Arts is a partner institution of KSADA and offers students the opportunity to study for a semester in an international academic environment, work on creative projects, develop their professional competencies, and gain experience at one of Estonia’s leading higher arts education institutions.

Study Fields and Disciplines

Exchange students can access educational programmes across the Faculties of Architecture, Design, Fine Arts, and Art and Culture. EKA programmes include:

• Graphic Design
• Industrial and Digital Product Design
• Fine Art / Graphic Art
• Photography
• Interior Architecture
• Jewellery and Blacksmithing, among others.

A range of theoretical and practical elective courses is taught in English.

The spring semester begins on January 25, 2027, with classes starting on February 2, 2027. The teaching period of the spring semester is scheduled to end on June 13, 2027.

Application Requirements

Applicants must prepare:

• Portfolio of current creative works or examples of completed projects;
• Motivation letter in English;
• Transcript of Records (Academic Transcript) in English;
• Copy of international passport or ID card.

Please note: KSADA nominates candidates to EKA, but the final admission decision is made by the Estonian Academy of Arts based on the submitted application materials.

Deadline:

The official nomination and application deadline for EKA for the spring semester is October 15, 2026.

Motivated 2nd and 3rd-year students with a strong academic record, a portfolio, and sufficient English language proficiency for study and professional communication are invited to apply.

For further information, please contact the Academic Mobility Coordinators at your respective faculties.