34 Notable alumni of Estonian University of Life Sciences
Updated: May 29, 2026 EliteDegrees
Estonian University of Life Sciences is ranked #1,712 in the world and #4 in Estonia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 34 notable alumni from Estonian University of Life Sciences sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Estonian University of Life Sciences won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Heino Kostabi
1933-2021 (aged 88)
politician
Heino Kostabi was an Estonian politician, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.
2. Toomas Kork
1945-. (aged 81)
politician
Toomas Kork is an Estonian social activist, farmer, businessman, and politician, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.
3. Ants Järvesaar
1948-. (aged 78)
politician
Ants Järvesaar is an Estonian farmer and a politician. He was a member of the Estonian Supreme Soviet and voted for the Estonian restoration of Independence. From 2013 to 2014, he was the mayor of the small borough of Häädemeeste.
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4. Mai Kolosova
1937-. (aged 89)
teacher
pedagogue
Mai Kolossova is an Estonian agronomist, pedagogue, party worker and politician, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.
5. Kalju Koha
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
Kalju Koha is an Estonian politician and civil servant, most notable for voting for the Estonian restoration of Independence.
6. Arvo Aller
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Arvo Aller is an Estonian politician. He served as Ministry of Rural Affairs in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Jüri Ratas from 10 December 2019 to 26 January 2021. Urmas Kruuse was appointed as his successor. He is affiliated with the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE).
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7. Laine Kallas
1942-2024 (aged 82)
middle-distance runner
agricultural scientist
zootechnician
athletics competitor
Laine Erik was an Estonian agricultural scientist and middle-distance runner.
8. Karel Rüütli
1978-. (aged 48)
politician
Karel Rüütli was Chairman of the Estonian People's Union (Eestimaa Rahvaliit) and also leader of Estonian People's Union faction in the Estonian Parliament. He left the ERL and joined the Social Democratic Party of Estonia on 14 June 2010.
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9. Tullio Liblik
1964-. (aged 62)
entrepreneur
businessperson
Tullio Liblik is an Estonian entrepreneur, the CEO and member of the board of the investment company Saarte Investeering and the chairman of the council of Kuressaare Regional Training Centre.
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10. Ants Paju
1944-2011 (aged 67)
journalist
athletics competitor
actor
politician
Ants Paju was an Estonian politician, journalist, athlete, and engineer. He was a member of VIII Riigikogu.
11. Jaanus Marrandi
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Jaanus Marrandi is an Estonian politician who belongs to Social Democratic Party.
12. Inara Luigas
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
rural municipality mayor
Inara Luigas is an Estonian politician. She has been a member of the X Riigikogu, XI Riigikogu, XII Riigikogu and XIII Riigikogu.
13. Rein Järvelill
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
rural municipality mayor
Rein Järvelill is an Estonian politician. He was a member of IX Riigikogu.
14. Rene Kokk
1980-. (aged 46)
civil servant
politician
Rene Kokk is an Estonian politician. He served as Minister of the Environment in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Jüri Ratas from 29 April 2019 to 7 November 2020. Rain Epler was appointed as his successor. He is affiliated with the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE).
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15. Meelis Kiili
1965-. (aged 61)
military personnel
politician
Meelis Kiili is an Estonian Major General. From December 2012 to July 2019, he was the commander of the Estonian Defence League.
16. Piret Hartman
1981-. (aged 45)
civil servant
politician
Piret Hartman is an Estonian politician. She served as Minister of Culture in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
17. Indrek Tobreluts
1976-. (aged 50)
cross-country skier
soldier
biathlete
biathlon coach
Indrek Tobreluts is an Estonian former biathlete and cross-country skier. He has competed at five Winter Olympics.
18. Enn Sellik
1954-. (aged 72)
long-distance runner
athletics competitor
Enn Sellik is an Estonian former long-distance runner who competed, representing Soviet Union in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
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19. Hendrik Relve
1948-. (aged 78)
photographer
biologist
Hendrik Relve is an Estonian environmentalist, nature writer and nature photographer.
20. Roman Fosti
1983-. (aged 43)
athletics competitor
Roman Fosti is an Estonian long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. He competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing finishing 20th, the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro finishing 61st, and the 2017 World Championships in London finishing 53rd. He previously competed mostly in middle-distance events switching to the marathon in 2013. He won the Tallinn Marathon...
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21. Raivo Adlas
1940-. (aged 86)
actor
theatrical director
stage actor
Raivo Adlas is an Estonian actor and theatre director.
22. Heiki Vilep
1960-. (aged 66)
children's writer
poet
writer
Heiki Vilep is an Estonian poet, children's writer and writer.
23. Mait Klaassen
1955-. (aged 71)
veterinary scientist
politician
Mait Klaassen is an Estonian politician. He was a member of the X Riigikogu and the XI Riigikogu, and served as Minister of Education from 17 March 1997 to 25 March 1999.
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24. Toomas Varek
1948-. (aged 78)
politician
Toomas Varek is an Estonian politician. He has been a member of IX, X and X Riigikogu. In 2003 he was Minister of the Interior of Estonia, Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu 2005–2006 and Speaker of the Riigikogu 2006–2007.
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25. Jaak Uudmäe
1954-. (aged 72)
coach
athletics competitor
sportsperson
Jaak Uudmäe is an Estonian former triple jumper and long jumper who competed for the Soviet Union. He was the gold medalist at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He set a personal best of 17.35 m (56 ft 11 in) in his Olympic victory – a mark which remains the Estonian record.
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26. Mart Võrklaev
1984-. (aged 42)
politician
Mart Võrklaev is an Estonian politician currently a member of XIV Riigikogu.
27. Heino Kiik
1927-2013 (aged 86)
agronomist
writer
journalist
Heino Kiik was an Estonian writer and journalist.
28. Roland Lessing
1978-. (aged 48)
biathlete
cross-country skier
Roland Lessing is a former Estonian biathlete. His first World Cup podium was in Pokljuka Pursuit on 20 December 2009.
29. Aleksander Heintalu
1941-2015 (aged 74)
agricultural scientist
esotericist
non-fiction writer
Aleksander Heintalu was an Estonian agriculturist. He was more known by his practices in alternative medicine, and his following and popularization of Estonian neopaganism.
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30. Arnold Rüütel
1928-2024 (aged 96)
university teacher
agricultural scientist
politician
Arnold Rüütel was an Estonian politician. He was the third President of Estonia from 8 October 2001 to 9 October 2006. Rüütel was the second president of the country after the end of the 1944–1991 Soviet occupation, and the restoration of the independent Republic of Estonia on 20 August 1991.
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31. Andrus Ansip
1956-. (aged 70)
banker
politician
entrepreneur
businessperson
chemist
Andrus Ansip is an Estonian politician, a member of the European Parliament, the former European Commissioner for Digital Single Market and Vice President of the European Commission, in office from 2014 until 2019. Previously, he was Prime Minister of Estonia from 2005 to 2014 and chairman of the liberal Estonian Reform Party (Estonian: Reformierakond) from 2004 to 2014.
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32. Helir-Valdor Seeder
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
economist
Helir-Valdor Seeder is an Estonian politician. He is a member of the parliament, former chairman of the Isamaa and served as Minister of Agriculture from 2007 to 2014. Seeder has a master's degree in economics from the Estonian University of Life Sciences.
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33. Taavi Aas
1966-. (aged 60)
economist
mayor
politician
Taavi Aas is an Estonian politician who served as Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure.
34. Alar Karis
1958-. (aged 68)
developmental biologist
molecular geneticist
civil servant
Alar Karis is the sixth president of Estonia, having taken office on 11 October 2021. He previously worked as molecular geneticist, developmental biologist, and Estonian civil servant.
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