November 4, 2026

Ministry of Education and ResearchGovernment

Estonia · founded 1918

What it is

The Ministry of Education and Research is the government ministry of Estonia responsible for the national planning and management of education, research, youth, and language policies. Originally established on February 24, 1918 upon Estonia's declaration of independence, it was re-established following the restoration of independence and adopted its current name in 2003. Notably, in 2001, the ministry relocated its headquarters from the capital Tallinn to the university city of Tartu.

People

Daniel Kõiv
Adviser to the Minister of Education and Research
Kristina Kallas
Minister of Education and Research

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