Tallinn University is a public research university in Tallinn, Estonia, formed through the consolidation of several educational and research institutions. It was established on 18 March 2005 by a decision of Estonia’s parliament, bringing together institutions including Tallinn Pedagogical University, the Institute of History and the Estonian Institute of Humanities.24 Its main address is Narva mnt 25, Tallinn.28
The university is led by Rector Priit Reiska, who took up the role on 15 May 2026.3 Its governance includes a Council, Senate and Rector, and its current structure comprises six schools, a college, support units and the Academic Library.35 The university conducts teaching and research across education, humanities, arts, natural sciences, social sciences and health.4 Its activities include degree study, research and development, as well as continuing and open studies, reflected in the study and training programmes presented on its website.46
Tallinn University’s academic units are primarily based in Tallinn, with colleges in Haapsalu and Rakvere, giving it a presence beyond the capital within Estonia.8 It also has an international dimension: its Baltic Film, Media and Arts School offers study in English, and the university’s international engagement includes cooperation with institutions abroad.26 The university describes itself as Estonia’s third-largest public university and Tallinn’s largest institution teaching humanities; these descriptions are also reflected in its published profile.11