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Kaitseväe Akadeemia | |
Former name | Estonian National Defence College |
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Motto | Mente et ense pro patria |
Type | Military Academy |
Established | April 3, 1919 |
Parent institution | Estonian Defence Forces |
Officer in charge | Brigadier general Vahur Karus |
Address | Riia 12, 51010 Tartu, Estonia |
Website | www |
The Estonian Military Academy (Estonian: Kaitseväe Akadeemia) is an institution of applied higher education for national defence in Tartu, Estonia.
The institutions mission is to train and educate regular officers for the Estonian Defence Forces and Estonian Defence League, as well as for other military institutions. It has established a national reputation for expertise in military research and development.[citation needed]
The academic program of EMA provides a balanced education in military and civilian subjects. The academic staff members of the EMA are supported by members of the academic community from universities throughout Estonia.