Estonian University of Life Sciences

The Estonian University of Life Sciences is the only university in Estonia whose academic and research priorities focus on the sustainable development of natural resources essential for human life, as well as the preservation of cultural heritage and the environment. According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2019), the Estonian University of Life Sciences ranks among the world's top 50 universities in Agriculture and Forestry, placing 48th globally. The university is also among the top 1% most cited research institutions in the world, and its Professor of Plant Physiology, Ülo Niinemets, is the most cited Estonian researcher.