Registration is now open!

If you are upper secondary school or undergraduate student and want to join – or know someone who might be – early registration is recommended, as places are limited. Please submit your application by April 19.

Taking place from August 2–7, 2026 students of Estonian heritage from around the world will come together in Estonia to learn about 20th century Estonian history, including the Mass Flight of 1944, when many Estonians fled Soviet persecution. The program is in English and includes lectures, collaborative group projects, museum tours and several excursions to significant cultural and historical sites across the country. It will be a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and explore one’s ancestral homeland.

The summer school begins and ends in Tallinn and includes a two-day trip to Tartu and Viljandi. Participants will stay in hotels throughout the trip and travel by private bus between cities. Alongside classes, the program includes visits to the Estonian National Museum and other museums, remembrance sites such as the Memorial to the Victims of Communism and the Ennuksemäe Forest Brothers’ bunker, as well as opportunities to spend time outdoors on scenic hikes and guided walks through Tallinn’s Old Town and other historic city centers.

Among other activities, students will meet representatives from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and receive a private tour of the Estonian Knighthood House, which now serves as a representative office of the Republic of Estonia.

Practical Details

Participation is free of charge. The organizer covers all local expenses, including:

  • Accommodation (5 nights in a twin room in a hotel);
  • Meals (3 times per day);
  • Program activities (lectures, study trips, entrance fees);
  • In-country transportation.

Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel to and from Tallinn.

Eligibility

Open to upper secondary school (high school) and undergraduate (bachelor’s level) students with Estonian roots, typically aged 16–24. Applicants slightly younger or older are also welcome to apply.

Application deadline

Applications are open until April 19, 2026. Candidates are selected based on the content of their application and motivation. All applicants will be informed of the results by e-mail within 2 weeks after the deadline.

Submit Your Application

For questions, contact: konkurss@mnemosyne.ee

We look forward to welcoming you to Estonia!