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University of Tartu
University of Tartu, Tartu Estonia
# =358QS World University Rankings
3Undergraduate programs
37Postgraduate programs
5,000 EURTuition Fee/year
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About University of Tartu
The University of Tartu's main campus is in Tartu, the second largest city in Estonia, which is well-known as the Student Capital of Estonia, the Intellectual Capital of Estonia and the City of Youth.
Tartu, Estonia, is famous for its student traditions and dynamic student life, as every fifth resident in Tartu is a student. The city was announced as one of the best student living environments (LivCom Awards 2019).
The University of Tartu is the 358th university in the QS World University Rankings. The Estonian university is among the best four universities in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region (QS EECA).
But why study in Estonia? Specifically, at the University of Tartu? Tartu is one of the most respected centres of education and research in Northern Europe and the leading research and training institution in Estonia.
The oldest university in Estonia – the University of Tartu was founded in 1632 – has four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and Medicine.
The University of Tartu offers a wide range of programmes taught in English, Estonian and one programme in Russian. It accommodates 14,000 students, including over 1,800 international students from 100 countries.
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About University of Tartu
The University of Tartu's main campus is in Tartu, the second largest city in Estonia, which is well-known as the Student Capital of Estonia, the Intellectual Capital of Estonia and the City of Youth.
Tartu, Estonia, is famous for its student traditions and dynamic student life, as every fifth resident in Tartu is a student. The city was announced as one of the best student living environments (LivCom Awards 2019).
The University of Tartu is the 358th university in the QS World University Rankings. The Estonian university is among the best four universities in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region (QS EECA).
But why study in Estonia? Specifically, at the University of Tartu? Tartu is one of the most respected centres of education and research in Northern Europe and the leading research and training institution in Estonia.
The oldest university in Estonia – the University of Tartu was founded in 1632 – has four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and Medicine.
The University of Tartu offers a wide range of programmes taught in English, Estonian and one programme in Russian. It accommodates 14,000 students, including over 1,800 international students from 100 countries.
Our social media include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
The main campus of the University of Tartu (UT) is located in Tartu, the second largest city in Estonia that is well-known as the Student Capital of Estonia, the Intellectual Capital of Estonia and the City of Youth.
Tartu, Estonia is famous for its student traditions and dynamic student life as every fifth resident in Tartu is a student. The city was announced as one of the best living environments for students (LivCom Awards 2019).
UT belongs is 358th in QS World University Rankings. The Estonian university is among the two best universities in emerging Europe and Central Asia region (QS EECA).
But why study in Estonia? Specifically, at the University of Tartu? Tartu is one of the most respected centers of education and research in Central and Eastern Europe and the leading research and training institution in Estonia.
The oldest university in Estonia – Tartu was founded in 1632 – has four faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Medicine.
UT offers a wide range of programs that are taught in English, Estonian and Russian. It currently accommodates 13,000 students, including more than 1,600 international students from 100 countries.
Our social media include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Faculty of Medicine (3)
Medicine
Institute of Technology (3)
Science and Technology
School of Economics and Business Administration (3)
Business Administration
The main campus of the University of Tartu (UT) is located mainly in Tartu, the second largest city in Estonia, that is well-known as the Student Capital of Estonia, the Intellectual Capital of Estonia and the City of Youth.
Tartu, Estonia is famous for its student traditions and dynamic student life as every fifth resident in Tartu is a student. The city was announced as one of the best living environments for students (LivCom Awards 2019).
UT is 358th in the QS World University Rankings. The Estonian university is among the two best universities in emerging Europe and Central Asia region (QS EECA).
But why study in Estonia? Specifically, at the University of Tartu? Tartu is one of the most respected centers of education and research in Central and Eastern Europe and the leading research and training institution in Estonia.
The oldest university in Estonia – Tartu was founded in 1632 – has four faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Medicine.
UT offers a wide range of programs that are taught in English, Estonian and Russian. It currently accommodates 13,000 students, including more than 1,600 international students from 100 countries.
Our social media include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities (15)
Estonian and Finno-Ugric Languages
European Languages and Cultures
Folkloristics and Applied Heritage Studies
Philosophy
Semiotics
Faculty of Medicine (15)
Clinical Nutrition
Faculty of Science and Technology (15)
Excellence in Analytical Chemistry
Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society
Materials Science and Technology
Faculty of Social Sciences (15)
Disinformation and Societal Resilience
Educational Technology
Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking
International Law and Human Rights
International Relations and Regional Studies
Politics and Governance in the Digital Age
Quantitative Economics
Institute of Chemistry (15)
Applied Measurement Science
Institute of Computer Science (15)
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences (15)
Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change
Institute of Mathematics and Statistics (15)
Actuarial and Financial Engineering
Institute of Pharmacy (15)
Clinical Pharmacy
Institute of Social Studies (15)
Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management
Institute of Technology (15)
Bioengineering
Robotics and Computer Engineering
Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies (15)
Digital Administration
School of Economics and Business Administration (15)
Innovation and Technology Management
School of Law (15)
Information Technology Law
Viljandi Culture Academy (15)
Creative Project Management
Faculty of Arts and Humanities (4)
Humanities
Faculty of Medicine (4)
Medicine and Sport
Faculty of Science and Technology (4)
Chemical and Physical Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Life and Earth Sciences
Mathematics and Computer Science
Faculty of Social Sciences (4)
Educational Sciences
Social Sciences
University information
Students are admitted once a year in spring, with the academic year beginning on the first week of September.
In order to apply, candidates should submit the online application with electronic copies of all the required documents before the deadline. All international applicants are required to pay the application fee of 100 euros unless they have completed the previous study level in Estonia. With one application fee, applicants can apply for two programmes. The admission criteria is different for each certain programme. Find out more here.
The required documents:
Almost every international degree programme at UT offers a tuition-waiver scholarship for the best applicants based on a ranking admission list. Everybody applying for international bachelor’s and master’s studies will be automatically considered for the scholarship, thus there is no need to apply for it separately. Students receiving this scholarship do not have to pay the tuition fee if they complete a full-time study load of 30 ECTS per semester. Additionally, students can apply for the stipends covering the costs of living in Estonia. Find out more here.
Application deadlinesGeneral
The University of Tartu owns over 100 university buildings all around Estonia.
The Physicum and Chemicum buildings are among the top education facilities in Northern Europe. The newest study building, the University of Tartu Delta Centre, was opened in 2020, and it brings together a vibrant community of students, researchers and innovators in the fields of computer science, business and economics, mathematics and statistics.
The University of Tartu boasts:
The University of Tartu provides a wide range of support services for students. The Admission office provides support for students with admission-related questions. The study abroad centre consults students on visa-related issues, health and safety, study abroad opportunities, organises orientation courses, etc.
Tartu Üliõpilasküla provides housing services for students in dormitories. The counselling centre includes career counselling, psychological counselling and counselling students with special needs. There are also Students to Students Services such as tutors, international student ambassadors, buddies, ESN, UT Student Council.
Student life
The University of Tartu is the biggest university in Estonia, with more than 14,000 currently studying.
There are 1,600 international students (11 per cent) from 100 countries.
There are numerous student clubs and associations for students, from professional organisations to informal groups like ESN, and International Student Ambassadors.
UT students can enjoy many student events in Tartu, Estonia, including concerts, festivals, exhibitions, movie nights, international and cultural days, sports competitions, etc. Students can travel around Estonia and European countries during the holidays. UT has a sports complex with gyms and fitness clubs and boasts 14 competitive sports.
UT students live in apartment-style dormitories in the centre of Tartu, Estonia, 10-15 minutes walk from campus. Two students live in the same room and share a common area. The dormitories have WIFI, bike parking, laundry, etc. Dormitories cost up to €150 per month, depending on the season. UT students can also rent rooms in private accommodation or whole apartments, which would cost between €150 and 400.
Most UT campuses offer a university cafeteria, and students can enjoy Tartu's many restaurants, cafes and cafeterias.
According to the 2022 survey, many of University of Tartu graduates got a job during their studies (Bachelor’s graduates – 54%, Master’s graduates – 67%, Doctoral graduates – 73%), the rest two months after graduation (Bachelor’s graduates – 26%, Master’s graduates – 20%, Doctoral graduates – 13%) or within the period of 2 to 6 months (Bachelor’s graduates – 7%, Master’s graduates – 7%, Doctoral graduates – 6%).
UT provides career-counselling services and has a big network of UT alumni with more than 8,000 graduates. Most alumni contribute to UT activities – offering traineeship opportunities, supervising graduation papers, or answering professional questions. Many UT alumni are willing to mentor students too. The University of Tartu also has the International Student Ambassadors alumni that help prospective students get to know the university and share real experiences of living and studying in Tartu.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
University of Tartu is one of the top public universities in Tartu, Estonia. It is ranked #=358 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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For international students, we are offering the following international programmes:
The rest of the programmes are taught in Estonian language.
Further info is available on our admissions website.