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medieval meets digital

Tallinn, Estonia

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Spring: Jan – Jun 2027
Fall: Aug – Dec 2027

Communication & Media, Political Science & International Relations, Psychology, Sustainability & Environmental Policy, Cultural Studies, Social Work, Technology & Systems, Art & Design, Theater & Performance, Film, Gender Studies, Education

starting at

$--

Scholarships available.

Spring 2027:
Apply by Oct 15, 2026

Let's hop to it!

the rundown

Tucked away on the edge of the Baltic Sea, Tallinn is a city that effortlessly blends the past and future—and Tallinn University sits right at the heart of it. Whether you’re exploring the cobblestone streets of Old Town or diving into Estonia’s world-class digital innovation scene, this program is designed for students who want a study abroad experience that’s as cutting-edge as it is historic. With a vibrant student life, a buzzing tech scene, and a city that feels straight out of a fairytale, Tallinn delivers everything a study abroad adventure should be.

your academic journey

At Tallinn University, you’ll have access to a range of courses across disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, technology, digital innovation, media and communication. Estonia is a global leader in e-governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, making it the ideal place to study technology and entrepreneurship while being surrounded by a city that runs almost entirely online. Tallinn University offers courses in history, literature, political science and language (including an immersive Russian Language and Culture program). Tallinn is an unparalleled academic setting to study the country’s complex past and dynamic future.

  • Tallinn University is one of Estonia’s most forward-thinking institutions, known for its interdisciplinary approach and international outlook. From media studies to sustainability, the university fosters a learning environment where technology, culture, and society intersect. The campus is modern, but the city around it is steeped in history—with the UNESCO-listed Tallinn Old Town just minutes away. With students from over 80 countries, Tallinn University is as global as it is local, making it the perfect place to expand your perspective while studying abroad.

  • All courses are taught in English, and credits transfer seamlessly to your home university. Courses cover a vast array of subject areas including: 

    • Arts

    • Communication Studies

    • Cultural Studies

    • Cybersecurity

    • Digital Innovation

    • Education

    • Educational Research

    • Entrepreneurship

    • Environmental Studies

    • Estonian Language and Culture

    • Film

    • Governance

    • Health

    • Health Sciences

    • History

    • Hospitality

    • Information Technology

    • International Policy

    • Languages

    • Law

    • Media

    • Philosophy

    • Psychology

    • Russian Language and Culture

    • Sociology

    • Teacher Education

    • Technology

    • Tourism

    Spanish 20th Century Literature

    Spanish Language & Culture Literature & Writing

    COURSE CODE

    GRR6761.HT

    Literature before the Spanish civil war: the modernism and the generation of '98 (Unamuno, Valle-Inclán, Azorín, Baroja, Machado, Jiménez). The avant-garde and the Generation of ’27 (Gómez de la Serna, García Lorca, Alberti, Alonso, Aleixandre, Hernández). Post-war literature (Cela, Laforet, Delibes) and the social poetry (Celaya, Blas de Otero). Review of recent Spanish literature (García Morales, Llamazares, Montero, Millás, Ruiz Zafón, Pérez-Reverte). The Catalan, Basque and Galician literature (Rodoreda, Sánchez Piñol, Riera, Atxaga, Uribe, Elorriaga, Suso de Toro, Rivas). The analysis and the translation of literary texts. The impact of literature in modern society.

    TERM

    Fall

    CREDIT

    6 ECTS

    Spanish B2.1

    Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

    COURSE CODE

    LCS6321.HT

    The course is designed to target the students whose command of Spanish equals to B1.2 level (Threshold) according to ELP (the European language Portfolio). Development of integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing skills by means of contemporary Spanish language and culture. In-depth language acquisition. Emphasis on independent creative tasks. Tasks and exercises that stimulate creativity. Translating speciality texts with the help of dictionary. Characteristics of Spanish speaking world: different music styles, cinema etc. Peculiarities of Spanish in Latin American countries. Usage of communicative methods in work groups.

    TERM

    Fall

    CREDIT

    6 ECTS

    Spanish B2.2

    Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

    COURSE CODE

    LCS6322.HT

    The course is designed to target the students whose command of Spanish equals to B2.1 level (Threshold) according to ELP (the European language Portfolio). Development of integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing skills by means of contemporary Spanish language and culture. In-depth language acquisition. Emphasis on independent creative tasks. Tasks and exercises that stimulate creativity. Translating speciality texts with the help of dictionary. Characteristics of Spanish speaking world: different music styles, cinema etc. Peculiarities of Spanish in Latin American countries. Usage of communicative methods in work groups.

    TERM

    Spring

    CREDIT

    6 ECTS

    Spanish C1.1

    Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

    COURSE CODE

    LCS6331.HT

    Each unit of the course will start with a written text presenting a context which is controversial in the current sociopolitical scene in Spain or any other Spanish speaking countries. Attention will be paid to new lexis, specially the one offering the students a higher register for their future compositions. A deeper study of each unit’s controversial contexts will be carried out through a video (short movie, documentary...) to work the oral comprehension. Next a new grammar notion will be studied and will also be linked to the kind of academic text that the students will have to produce (after analysing an example). The unit will end with an oral debate about the topic seen throught the unit. The pre-requisite for the registration is B2.2 level in Spanish.

    TERM

    Fall

    CREDIT

    6 ECTS

    Spanish C1.2

    Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

    COURSE CODE

    LCS6332.HT

    Grammar: Production of complex expressions, such as relative clauses naturally and accurately. Not personal forms of the verb. Contrast of the subjunctive-indicative mood. Expression of the probability and of the condition. Reported speech. Passive voice. Use and non-use of articles. Writing skills: Write short essay about the topics discussed during the classes. Express ideas accurately and fluently in writing. Listening, reading and understanding: speaking fluently, accuracy in structure and syntax, interpreting spoken material, Internet messages, lectures and other materials spoken using a variety of regional dialects. Participate daily in class discussions. The pre-requisite for the registration is C1.1 level in Spanish.

    TERM

    Spring

    CREDIT

    6 ECTS

    Special Course in Cultural Theory

    Cultural Studies Film Studies History

    COURSE CODE

    HIK6436.HT

    Contemporary Poland and Ukraine are countries with complicated and mutually entangled histories. The course offers a look at these histories from the perspective of national cultures. The students will be introduced to a broad selection of artistic production from Poland and Ukraine (literature and film) and encouraged to connect them to the relevant social phenomena. Combination of broad theoretical frameworks and specific case studies will help to see the history of the region in a larger context. The key questions that go throughout the course are: how do we define a national culture and whose voices have a right to contribute to, and claim it?

    TERM

    Spring

    CREDIT

    6 ECTS

  • To be eligible for a Hop Education Abroad program, students must be currently enrolled at a degree-granting college or university, have completed at least one year of their undergraduate studies prior to departure, and be in good academic standing at their home institution.

    We do not have a set GPA requirement to participate in our programs—we believe in making global experiences as accessible as possible. However, some of our international university partners or your home institution may set their own academic eligibility criteria. 

    Tallinn University requires good academic standing and approval from your home institution. There is no minimum GPA.

The course listings provided in our Course Finder are for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Our global partners keep things exciting—course offerings may change anytime! We do our best to stay up to date, but check with us to be sure. Got questions? Hop in and ask!

Spanish 20th Century Literature

Spanish Language & Culture Literature & Writing

COURSE CODE

GRR6761.HT

CREDIT

6 ECTS

Literature before the Spanish civil war: the modernism and the generation of '98 (Unamuno, Valle-Inclán, Azorín, Baroja, Machado, Jiménez). The avant-garde and the Generation of ’27 (Gómez de la Serna, García Lorca, Alberti, Alonso, Aleixandre, Hernández). Post-war literature (Cela, Laforet, Delibes) and the social poetry (Celaya, Blas de Otero). Review of recent Spanish literature (García Morales, Llamazares, Montero, Millás, Ruiz Zafón, Pérez-Reverte). The Catalan, Basque and Galician literature (Rodoreda, Sánchez Piñol, Riera, Atxaga, Uribe, Elorriaga, Suso de Toro, Rivas). The analysis and the translation of literary texts. The impact of literature in modern society.

TERM

Fall

Spanish B2.1

Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

COURSE CODE

LCS6321.HT

CREDIT

6 ECTS

The course is designed to target the students whose command of Spanish equals to B1.2 level (Threshold) according to ELP (the European language Portfolio). Development of integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing skills by means of contemporary Spanish language and culture. In-depth language acquisition. Emphasis on independent creative tasks. Tasks and exercises that stimulate creativity. Translating speciality texts with the help of dictionary. Characteristics of Spanish speaking world: different music styles, cinema etc. Peculiarities of Spanish in Latin American countries. Usage of communicative methods in work groups.

TERM

Fall

Spanish B2.2

Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

COURSE CODE

LCS6322.HT

CREDIT

6 ECTS

The course is designed to target the students whose command of Spanish equals to B2.1 level (Threshold) according to ELP (the European language Portfolio). Development of integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing skills by means of contemporary Spanish language and culture. In-depth language acquisition. Emphasis on independent creative tasks. Tasks and exercises that stimulate creativity. Translating speciality texts with the help of dictionary. Characteristics of Spanish speaking world: different music styles, cinema etc. Peculiarities of Spanish in Latin American countries. Usage of communicative methods in work groups.

TERM

Spring

Spanish C1.1

Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

COURSE CODE

LCS6331.HT

CREDIT

6 ECTS

Each unit of the course will start with a written text presenting a context which is controversial in the current sociopolitical scene in Spain or any other Spanish speaking countries. Attention will be paid to new lexis, specially the one offering the students a higher register for their future compositions. A deeper study of each unit’s controversial contexts will be carried out through a video (short movie, documentary...) to work the oral comprehension. Next a new grammar notion will be studied and will also be linked to the kind of academic text that the students will have to produce (after analysing an example). The unit will end with an oral debate about the topic seen throught the unit. The pre-requisite for the registration is B2.2 level in Spanish.

TERM

Fall

Spanish C1.2

Spanish Language & Culture Languages & Linguistics

COURSE CODE

LCS6332.HT

CREDIT

6 ECTS

Grammar: Production of complex expressions, such as relative clauses naturally and accurately. Not personal forms of the verb. Contrast of the subjunctive-indicative mood. Expression of the probability and of the condition. Reported speech. Passive voice. Use and non-use of articles. Writing skills: Write short essay about the topics discussed during the classes. Express ideas accurately and fluently in writing. Listening, reading and understanding: speaking fluently, accuracy in structure and syntax, interpreting spoken material, Internet messages, lectures and other materials spoken using a variety of regional dialects. Participate daily in class discussions. The pre-requisite for the registration is C1.1 level in Spanish.

TERM

Spring

Special Course in Cultural Theory

Cultural Studies Film Studies History

COURSE CODE

HIK6436.HT

CREDIT

6 ECTS

Contemporary Poland and Ukraine are countries with complicated and mutually entangled histories. The course offers a look at these histories from the perspective of national cultures. The students will be introduced to a broad selection of artistic production from Poland and Ukraine (literature and film) and encouraged to connect them to the relevant social phenomena. Combination of broad theoretical frameworks and specific case studies will help to see the history of the region in a larger context. The key questions that go throughout the course are: how do we define a national culture and whose voices have a right to contribute to, and claim it?

TERM

Spring

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your abode

Hop students may live in student dormitories or student apartments located near Tallinn University or the city center. Your Hop Guide will discuss the options and advantages of each style of housing. Either way, you’ll be surrounded by both local Estonian and international students, giving you the perfect blend of cultural immersion and student life.

local vibes

Tallinn is a city of contrasts—where medieval castles and digital startups exist side by side. By day, you’ll explore cozy cafés, hidden speakeasies, and cutting-edge tech hubs. By night, you might find yourself at a sauna by the Baltic Sea, a vibrant street festival, or a live music gig in an old Soviet warehouse. Estonia is known for its deep traditions in song and storytelling, and through our curated Hop-Up events, you’ll experience everything from traditional folk music to Estonia’s legendary e-society in action.

Find balance and clarity through guided yoga and meditation at a Austrian resort.

Lace up your snowshoes and experience the magic of the Alps on a breathtaking alpine hike.

Nourish your body with hearty alpine meals shared in a cozy mountain setting.

Arrive grounded, inspired, and ready to embrace your journey in Europe with clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of self.

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Mayrhofen, Austria

The Hop Well-Come Abroad:

a mindful start to your semester

The exclusive Hop Well-Come Abroad program in Mayrhofen sets the tone for an uplifting and balanced start to your time in Europe. Nestled in the Austrian Alps, this active program blends fresh mountain air with a focus on mental and physical well-being. Each session equips you with the confidence and resilience needed to settle into your new home while embracing alpine traditions and cultural moments. Expect panoramic hikes, cozy mountain huts, hearty Tyrolean meals, and plenty of laughter—all surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery.

Rome

Tour the Colosseum, indulge in authentic Italian gelato, and explore the vast riches of the Vatican Museums. Rome wasn’t built in a day but see it all in a Hop weekend.

EXPERIENCE MORE OF 

Europe

Tallinn is just the start. Explore Europe through excursions and cultural experiences, with one weekend excursion of your choosing included with your Hop study abroad program.

Prague

Chase castle views, cobblestone streets, and storybook sunsets on your Hop weekend getaway to the fairytale city of Prague.

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"I am so glad I found Hop. [The team has] been so kind and accommodating, really making this semester a beautiful and adventurous time. I wish Hop had more programs that would fit my goals because I would choose Hop for all of them if I could."

making it happen

Tallinn, Estonia

Spring: Jan – Jun 2027
Fall: Aug – Dec 2027

starting at

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Program Options

Spring 2027: Apply by Oct 15, 2026
Fall 2027: Apply by Apr 1, 2027

inclusions

  • Semester tuition at Tallinn University

  • Twin-share accommodation in student dormitories

  • Your choice of Rome or Prague weekend escapes

  • The Hop Well-come in Mayrhofen, Austria (and travel to Tallinn)

  • Airport reception and pickup

  • 24/7 Hop support and your dedicated Hop Go-To

  • Pre-departure advising to ensure you’re prepared

International airfare not included

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Term

Courses

Accommodations

partner scholarship available

Students from Hop partner universities may be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship toward their semester program fee.

Eligibility varies by institution.

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why study abroad with Hop?

Because we do study abroad differently. We’re all about creating a community that’s as diverse, adventurous, and curious as you are. Our programs are anything but cookie-cutter.

unique & innovative experiences

Our programs offers one-of-a-kind experiences tailored to various interests—whether you're diving into Korean culture in Seoul, competing on Scholar Island in Fiji, exploring the world Down Under in Australia, experiencing the beating heart of Europe, or innovating with startups in Thailand.​

a focus on you

Studying abroad is all about you—and we’re here to make sure you feel supported every step of the way. From our mindfulness-focused Well-Come Abroad orientation program to our dedicated on-the-ground support staff, we ensure you gain invaluable international experience, develop new skills, and boost your resume—all while having the time of your life and prioritizing your health and well-being.

global connections

Join a community of like-minded peers from around the world while building relationships with locals, professionals, and professors who can inspire your academic and career journey.​

why study abroad with Hop this summer?

Summer with Hop isn’t just about academics—it’s about creating unforgettable memories, challenging yourself, and returning home with stories that will stay with you forever.

unique & innovative experiences

Our programs offers one-of-a-kind summer experiences tailored to various interests—whether you're diving into Korean culture in Seoul, competing on Scholar Island in Fiji, experiencing the beating heart of Europe, or innovating with startups in Thailand.​

short yet impactful

Summer is the perfect time for a focused, immersive program. In just a few weeks, you can gain international experience, learn new skills, and build your resume without interrupting your academic year.

global connections

Join a community of like-minded peers from around the world while building relationships with locals, professionals, and professors who can inspire your academic and career journey.​

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our students are welcomed, recognizing that our experiences are held on their ancestral territories. We deeply respect and honor the enduring cultures and significant contributions of all First Peoples, past, present, and emerging.

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