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Estonian Military Academy
Institute for national defense in Estonian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Estonian Military Academy (Estonian: Kaitseväe Akadeemia) is an institution of applied higher education for national defence in Tartu, Estonia.
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Former name | Estonian National Defence College |
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Motto | Mente et ense pro patria |
Type | Military Academy |
Established | April 3, 1919 (1919-04-03) |
Parent institution | Estonian Defence Forces |
Officer in charge | Brigadier general Vahur Karus |
Address | Riia 12, 51010 Tartu, Estonia |
Website | www |
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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.