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FAQs

Questions.

The answers applicants ask for most. Contact us for anything else.

The programmes.

What is MAKE?

MAKE Institute of Future Industries is a hands-on technical institute in Tallinn, Estonia. Programmes are taught in English, in person. You can choose Drone Operations and Maintenance Technician, Robotics Operations and Maintenance Technician, or Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Technician.

How will I learn?

You work on practical problems in the lab: operate, program, maintain, test and troubleshoot the machines, then explain the result. A typical week is 3 classes and 3 practical workshops, each 3 hours, with at most 2 sessions a day and at most 3 days a week. Assessment is based on problem-solving and teamwork across real projects.

Applying.

What qualifications do I need?

A completed upper-secondary qualification or equivalent is the usual baseline. Confirm your qualification with admissions before you pay.

Do I need an English test?

There is no formal English test. The admissions team decides eligibility after the interview.

Can international students apply?

Yes. Everyone uses the same online application. You apply for any visa or residence permit yourself.

Fees.

How much does it cost?

The application fee is €190, once. Tuition is €2,900 per semester. There are no instalments. Scholarships of up to 50% are available every semester, based on results and performance.

Does MAKE offer scholarships?

Yes. Scholarships of up to 50% are available every semester, based on results and performance.

Is the application fee refundable?

No. The application fee is €190, once, and it is non-refundable.

International students.

Can MAKE help with housing?

Student housing is available at Dormitorium (dormitorium.ee) and Muusa Majutus (yhikas.ee/en/esileht-english) on a first-come, first-served basis. If no places are left, you arrange your own accommodation, and our admissions team will give you all the contacts and information you need.

What happens if my visa is refused?

Questions about a refund? Your study coordinator will help. See the Refund Policy.

After you finish.

What will I have to show when I finish?

A portfolio of projects and a final project you can demonstrate, and the Diploma Certificate. Institutional accreditation: Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA), 2026–2031.

Does MAKE guarantee a job?

No. Employment depends on your skills, employer requirements and your right to work. For help looking, contact admissions.

Still have a question?

Admissions answers by email, phone and WhatsApp.