Estonia: economic contribution hits €22.4m
The economic contribution of international students and graduates in Estonia has more than doubled over the past four years, to reach €22.4m.
The economic contribution of international students and graduates in Estonia has more than doubled over the past four years, to reach €22.4m.
The total contribution international students and graduates in Estonia made to the country's labour taxes increased in the 2020/21 academic year, despite the country hosting fewer international students, Statistics Estonia has said.
The number of international degree students in Estonia has dropped slightly in the 2021/22 academic year, but the total newly enrolled students has risen by 20% compared with the previous year, statistics have shown.
International students and graduates of Estonian higher education institutions contributed at least €13 million in income and social tax in the 2019/2020 academic year, statistics have revealed.
Young people were looking at the UK, Germany, US – but we thought 'why shouldn’t we invite them to study in Estonia?
The Estonian government is growing its international student body by connecting international students with businesses, facilitating post-study work options.