University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy

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In short

The Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu, at Posti 1 in Viljandi, traces its history to a cultural education school founded in Tallinn in 1952 and moved to Viljandi in 1960; it joined the University of Tartu after a 2005 agreement. Its applied higher education programme in Heritage Technology teaches traditional Estonian craft techniques and materials, with specialisations in textiles, building (log construction and restoration), metalwork (jewellery and blacksmithing) and, since 2023, circular technology. The academy also teaches performing arts, music and cultural management.

Where

Viljandi, Estonia

Crafts

Weaving and textiles · Goldsmithing and jewelry · Fine craftsmanship

Website

viljandi.ut.ee/et

Email

kultuur@ut.ee

Source

School website · checked on 25/10/2026

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