The Bakalaureus is a degree awarded after the graduation of first cycle of a higher education programme. The purpose of studies is to increase the students’ level of general education, so that they will be able to acquire the basic knowledge and skills within their field of study, to obtain the competencies necessary for master’s studies. 

Professional higher education is the first cycle of higher education the purpose of which is to acquire the competencies necessary for working in the relevant profession or for continuing studies at master’s level. Until the academic year 2019/20202 the diploma was known as Rakenduskōrghariduse diplom.

Rights Granted

Provides access to second cycle higher education Master's (Magister) programmes.

Recognition Status

Accreditation at the study programme and institutional level is compulsory.

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The purpose of master’s level studies is to develop the knowledge and skills required for a certain field of study and to acquire the necessary competences in order to enter the labour market or to continue studies at the doctoral level.

Rights Granted

Admission to third cycle higher education studies.

Recognition Status

Accreditation at the study programme and institutional level is compulsory.

Other Information

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Doctoral programmes represent higher education of the third cycle, the purpose of which is to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for independent research, development or professional creative work. The degree of Doktor is a research degree obtained after the completion and public defence of a dissertation (doktoritöö) based on independent scientific research or creative work.

Rights Granted

This is the highest academic qualification. 

Recognition Status

Accreditation at the study programme and institutional level is compulsory.

Other Information

https://www.hm.ee

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