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1) Before you travel to Estonia please check from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ webpage whether you are allowed to enter Estonia without the requirement of self-isolation for 14 days. The list of countries is updated every Friday. The countries which are marked with red are those where the infection rate is high and therefore self-isolation rules are required. If you cannot find your country of departure or transfer from the list then you must stay in self-isolation immediately after your arrival in Tallinn. Please see the list of countries in here: https://vm.ee/en/information-countries-and-self-isolation-requirements-passengers

2) For non-EU students, please make sure you apply in person for a long stay (D) visa at the nearest Estonian representation which handles visa applications. Even if the citizens of your particular country are allowed to enter Estonia without a visa, we recommend that you apply for a visa in order to avoid problems with transfer flights. You can read more about D-visa in here: https://vm.ee/en/long-stay-d-visa
In addition, when applying for a D-visa, your health insurance must cover the cost of healthcare in the event of a possible illness of COVID-19.

 3) We will send study contracts for new students in advance from mid-August. Tuition is paid when the contract is signed.

4) Everyone must notify the EAMT Registry and Student Affairs department about their arrival date, route and where they will be staying in Tallinn.

5) If you arrive from a high-risk country (according to the list of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia) then you must take a taxi (at your own expense) from the airport in order to go to your place of residence (apartment, hotel, airbnb, etc.) for the next 14 days of self-isolation. If you arrive from a country where the infection rate is low (according to the list of MFA) then you can of course also use public transport if you wish to do so.

6) Everyone who arrives from a high-risk country must take a blood test to determine whether they are infected with COVID-19 or not. The test must be done either on the day of your arrival or the following day. You can give the test in Synlab laboratory which is located in Tallinn Veerenni 53a, on the first floor, in specially designed cabins with a separate entrance (on the right side of the main door). The price of the test is approximately 80 EUR. In order to make sure that you will get the blood test done in time, you must first make a reservation by writing to support@synlab.ee OR by calling +372 640 8231 (outside from Estonia). You would need to give information about the day you would like to come, your name, date of birth. This reservation should be done at least a couple of days before your arrival. Please note that after 14 days of self-isolation has passed, you are required to take another test (approximately 80 EUR).

After receiving the result of your first as well as the second test, please notify the Academy whether the test was positive or negative. If your test comes back positive then quarantine needs to be applied, if negative then self-isolation rules need to be followed.

7) If you arrive from a high-risk country then you must self-isolate yourself for 14 days in either a hotel/hostel, airbnb or apartment. Unfortunately these accommodation costs must be borne by the student him/herself. Everyone can therefore choose a proper place according to his/her personal preferences as well as financial possibilities (for example “Tatari 53 Hotel” and “Center Hotel” in Tallinn are more affordable options). However, you must stay in a single room therefore dormitory-style hostel options need to be excluded. If you have booked a place at the EAMT dormitory you will be exempt from paying the dormitory rental fee during the time you have to spend in self-isolation at another location. Please send this information directly to the administrator of the dormitory, e-mail: info@yhikas.ee

8) Self-isolation means that for 2 weeks it is not allowed to go out for any other reason than for the most essential like buying food, medicine, visiting a doctor, etc. Also, please always wear a mask in public places. Participating in lectures in-person is also not allowed. If it is not possible for you to take part in the *Orientation Week (31.08-04.09) then we try to make sure that you can join us via Zoom.

9) Finally, the above mentioned rules need to be adhered to for everyone’s safety. If they are not followed then you will risk loosing your study place and in case of non-EU students the authorities may decide to cancel your visa and/or residence permit.

*Orientation Week: 

31.08 

12.00 opening ceremony, followed by a lecture “Introduction to University Studies”; introduction of the EAMT library

01.09- 04.09

Arranging individual lessons, partly lesson-based teaching

Curriculum consulting, the IT-manager will introduce the online study system

Information day (Police and Border Guard Board (TBC), Health Board of Estonia)

Academy tours

Welcome event

Please note that a more detailed schedule of the week will be announced at the opening lecture on 31.08

NB! In addition, please take a look at the International Students’ Guideline for further information regarding your studies, necessary contacts and other practicalities that would be useful to know before your arrival: https://eamt.ee/en/admissions/international-student-guideline/

For the academic year 2020-2021, EAMT offers following scholarships:

1) EAMT scholarships for non-EU students at BA and MA levels covering either 50% or 25% of the tuition fee

2) DoRa Plus programme scholarships for all foreign students at MA level awarded for one academic year (350€ per month paid from September to June)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for EAMT scholarships:

• BA and MA students from non-EU countries, who:
  – were admitted for the academic year 2020-2021: the entrance examination result at least 9 at BA level or at least 4 at MA level;
  – were admitted earlier: last examination result in main study at least “very good”.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for DoRa Plus scholarships:

• MA 1st year students, who:
  – are full-time students;
  – do not have the Estonian citizenship;
  – whose place of residence is not in Estonia;
  – do not have a permanent right of residence or a long-term residence permit in Estonia;
  – have not stayed in Estonia for more than one year in the past three years;
  – had the entrance examination result at least 4.

• MA 2nd year students, who:
  – are full-time students;
  – do not have the Estonian citizenship;
  – whose place of residence is not in Estonia;
  – do not have a permanent right of residence or a long-term residence permit in Estonia;
  – have not stayed in Estonia for more than one year in the past three years;
  – have completed the 1st year coursework full (no missing credit points) in programme subjects worth at least 54 ECTS credits and with the examination result in main study at least “very good”.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Performers: live performance of at least 2 pieces with the max length of 15 min (the judging panel has the right to interrupt the performance at its own discretion);
• Contemporary Improvisation and CoPeCo: 1-2 improvisations in different characters out of which 1 solo and the other in an ensemble (duo, trio etc) with the total length of 10 min.
• Other majors: artistic portfolio, including list of artistic activities within last 2 years, scores, recordings etc.

The audition panel evaluates and considers the following:

• persuasiveness and originality of artistic and/or research ideas of a candidate;
• performance logic and fluency of performance, ability to express the emotional content of works and impressiveness of interpretation (in case of performers);
• originality, artistic persuasiveness and technical execution in case of creative submissions (composers);
• specialty-specific level of technical mastery;
• defined focus and systematic nature of the thesis plan, the reference literature use as well as accuracy of language (in cultural management);
• general cultural and subject-specific knowledge of a candidate.

The audition will take place on Monday, 12 October @10.00 in the Chamber hall C-405 (except for CPPM students, who should contact Jüri Nael for the audition date, time and requirements).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2 October 2020.
APPLY HERE

Questions and additional info:
Kai Kiiv
+372 6675 721
kai.kiiv@eamt.ee

Dear international students, with the 2020-2021 academic year quickly approaching, we want you to know that we are ready to help you jump into learning! As the next week is the orientation week, but due to the current international situation that does not allow everyone to attend it in person, it is possible to follow the majority of events online. Thus, here’s some information of what is expecting you:

31.08:
12.00 opening ceremony (Great Hall+Youtube);
13.00-14.30 introductory lecture University Studies (Great Hall+Youtube), including introductory lecture by a psychologist and library briefing;

01.09:
10.30-12.00 introduction to EAMT databases (room A402+Zoom, password: EMTA); approval of study plan and electives (different rooms);

02.09:
14.30-17.00 meeting with the Migration Adviser of the Police and Border Guard Board, and a representative of the Health Board (room A402+ Youtube);
NB! If you have any questions, send them in advance by 1 September to tiina.uibo@eamt.ee

01.-03.09:
13.00 daily guided tours (meeting point in the EAMT lobby in front of the Student Council’s room, next to the wardrobe). Please register to the tours in advance here (max 15 students per tour);

01.-04.09:
9.00-16.30 signing of study contracts (room D517) and arranging individual lessons with teachers of the specialty, classes on the basis of the schedule (where possible);

04.09:
15.30 WELCOME EVENT (room A402+Youtube, registration 15.00-15.30). You’ll receive your welcome bag, meet the other Erasmus and international students, hear about the events organized by the Erasmus Student Network and our Student Council. Additionally, IT-manager Innar Järva will introduce you to our online study system OIS.

Please keep in mind that you’re allowed to participate in the events only if you are completely healthy!

In addition, please take a look at the International Students’ Guideline for further information regarding your studies, necessary contacts and other practicalities that would be useful to know before your arrival.

Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre begins the academic year of 2020/2021 on August 31.

• Great Hall, 10.00 – annual staff meeting
• Great Hall, 12.00 – academic year opening ceremony for new students; 13.00–14.30 lecture “Introduction to university studies” (Great Hall)

A link to the photos of the graduation ceremony has been sent to the internal lists of the academy. You can order photos from the online store. The author of the photos is Eiko Lainjärv.

Additional information:

Ebe Pilt
ebe.pilt@eamt.ee
+ 372 6675 745

The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre is announcing additional admissions for the academic year 2020‒2021 in the following fields of specialization:

• keyboard instruments (bachelor and masters)
• strings (bachelor and masters)
• woodwind, brass and percussion instruments (bachelor and masters)
• choral conducting (bachelor and masters)
• wind orchestra conducting (masters)
• early music (masters)
• jazz (masters)

The application deadline is August 24. Applications should be submitted through the DreamApply system. Entrance examinations will take place on August 25 and 26. Please take note that the number of available study places is quite limited. Additional information can also be found on the admissions section of the EAMT homepage and via e-mail to: vastuvott@eamt.ee.

The 2020 graduation ceremony of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theater will take place on Saturday, July 18 at 16:00 at the Great Hall of EAMT. The ceremony will also mark the end of the jubilee year of the academy.

The health crisis has, fortunately, not affected graduation numbers. 86 bachelor’s, 85 master’s and four doctoral diplomas will be awarded at the ceremony, which corresponds to the average level of recent years. The 2020 graduation ceremony will take place without the EAMT symphony orchestra. However, this will not diminish the festive significance of the concert, which will feature many of our gifted graduates.

• At the event, we must follow the government’s instructions, which stipulate that public events taking place from 15.07.2020 still need to adhere to the 50% occupancy requirement indoors.

• Admission to the graduation ceremony event will be by invitation only. Registered graduates, faculty and staff, will receive a ticket with a designated seat by email.

• The concert programme and webcast link can be found here: https://emtasaalid.ee/uritused/emta-2020-aasta-lopetajate-kontsert-aktus/. We shall also share information about the live broadcast on Facebook.

At the end of the graduation ceremony, participants are asked to move outdoors through the lobby and main entrance of the building. There will be no congratulating of graduates by friends and relatives indoors. Weather permitting, group photos with fellow students and teachers may be taken outdoors afterwards.

After the gradual easing of the safety measures established to prevent the spread of the virus, teaching and other activities at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theater will continue to a limited extent and under special conditions.

From June 1, the main building of the academy will be open daily from 9:00 to 21:00. The building can be accessed only through the main entrance with a personalised magnetic card. For the time being, the door remains closed to guests and access to the building is only possible by prior arrangement.

The EAMT library is open from June 1 (Mon – Fri 9–19, Sat 10–15) and it is possible to return items as well as borrow new ones. The computer class is still closed, but it is possible to book computer access for an hour. To enter the library, the guest needs to call the library number at the door. More detailed information about the library’s activities and security arrangements can soon be found on the library’s webpage.

In subjects where the content and learning styles allow, teaching continues from a distance. However, in specialties and subjects where distance learning is difficult or impossible, a limited number of individual and group lessons are scheduled. All safety rules and hygiene requirements are followed. Maximum of 10 people are allowed to be in the same room at once. The rooms are ventilated and cleaned systematically.

There will be no public events at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in June.

This year’s consultations for applicants for doctoral studies in music and theatrical arts at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre will be held via video. 

The consultations with regard to the preparation of research projects will be held on

May 4 at 11.00 via ZOOM

Please register by May 3 by e-mail: margit.vosa@eamt.ee

Due to the current state of emergency in reaction to the COVID-19 virus that does not permit international traveling, all international study applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an original video recording of a performance as a substitute for a live audition.

The video can be submitted from April to May (no specific date) to EAMT’s admission secretary (Margit Võsa, margit@eamt.ee), who will also assist in case of subject-specific consultation need and answers any questions about the admission procedures.