Estonian Students' Society

Estonian Students' Society

Estonian Students' Society ( _et. Eesti Üliõpilaste Selts, commonly used acronym: EÜS) is the oldest academic organisation for students of Estonian origin in Estonia. The society was founded in 1870 at the University of Tartu following the model of Baltic German student corporations. In 1918, it's colours blue, black and white were adapted as the national flag of Estonia.

External links

* [http://www.eys.ee/engeys Estonian Students' Society]


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