This profile is co-financed by Dora Plus Action 4: Marketing of study and employment opportunities in Estonia (European Regional Development Fund).
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 285th 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.
This profile is co-financed by Dora Plus Action 4: Marketing of study and employment opportunities in Estonia (European Regional Development Fund).
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 285th 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.
Students are admitted once a year in spring, with the academic year beginning on the first week of September. Everyone, regardless their country of origin, who has completed their previous level of education (secondary school for bachelor’s studies, and a bachelor’s degree for master’s studies) can apply for degree programmes at UT. If you graduate later in spring or summer 2021 you can still apply for the programme with your latest grade list or transcript of records from your school.
In order to apply, candidates should submit the online application with electronic copies of all the required documents via Estonia.Dreamapply.com before the deadline. All international applicants are required to pay the application fee EUR 50, 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:
previous education documents with supplements (with official certified translation into English if the document is in other language than English) - see country-specific document requirements here.
copy of valid international passport page stating the applicant’s personal particulars
Skype / portfolio / SAT / etc. depending on each particular study programme
Almost every international degree programme at UT offers 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 deadlines
Bachelor's programmes: January 2- April 15 (there is an extended deadline until 30 June available for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens applying for fee-based study places in the BBA programme).
Master's programmes: Excellence in Analytical Chemistry: November 11 - January11, Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies: January 2 - March 15 (extended deadline until 30 June for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) and for all other master's programmes: January 2 - March 15.
PhD programmes: May 1- May 15 (there are separate calls for certain programmes throughout the year).
UT 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 Delta Centre of the University of Tartu 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:
Library
Music facilities
Cafés
UT Academic Sports Club, incl. 3,000-capacity venue
Tartu Observatory
Botanical garden (10,000 species of plants)
Four museums (University of Tartu Art Museum, Old Observatory, Natural History Museum, University of Tartu Museum)
11 halls of residence
Tartu University Hospital, the largest provider of medical care in Estonia
UT provides a wide range of support services for students. The Admission office provides support for students in admission-related questions. The study abroad centre consults students in visa-related issues, health and safety, study abroad opportunities, organizes orientation courses, etc.
University of Tartu is the biggest university in Estonia with 13,000 currently studying.
There are 1,600 international students (12 percent), coming from 100 countries. 97 percent of Tartu international students would recommend UT (I-Graduate ISB 2019).
There are numerous student clubs and associations for UT students to enjoy, from professional organizations to informal groups like ESN, International Student Ambassadors, sTARTUp Lab.
UT students can enjoy many student events in Tartu, Estonia including concerts, festivals, exhibitions, movie nights, international and cultural days, sports competitions, etc.
University of Tartu students can travel around Estonia and European countries during the holidays. UT has a sports complex equipped with gyms and fitness clubs, and boasts 14 competitive sports.
UT students live in apartment-style dormitories located right in the center of Tartu, Estonia, 10-15 minutes’ walk from campus. Two students live in the same room and share the common area. University of Tartu dormitories have WIFI, bike parking, laundry, etc. Dormitories at UT cost up to €150 per month, depending on the season. UT students can also rent rooms in private accommodation or whole apartments – where rent would cost between €150-400.
Most UT campuses offer a university cafeteria, and students can enjoy the many restaurants, cafes and cafeterias in the city of Tartu.
According to the 2019 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.
One of the first things everyone considers when getting a master's degree is the cost of the program. While cost is something that should be considered, you should always be aware of the options available to you when fundingyour degree. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to know about global scholarships and how to apply for them.
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 285th 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.
Do you offer accommodation to international students?
We have dormitories in Tartu, Narva and Viljandi. Accommodation is not guaranteed - you must make sure you apply on time. Further info is available here.
Do I need a visa to live in Estonia?
Yes. If you are from a non-EU/EEA country, you need to apply for a residence permit at an Estonian Embassy. Further info is available here.
Do I need to provide a proof of English language proficiency?
Yes, most likely if you are applying to one of our international programmes. Further info is available here.
University of Tartu
# =296QS World University Rankings
3Undergraduate programs
$12000Average tuition fee
1430International students
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This profile is co-financed by Dora Plus Action 4: Marketing of study and employment opportunities in Estonia (European Regional Development Fund).
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 285th 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, VK, Telegram and YouTube.
About University of Tartu
This profile is co-financed by Dora Plus Action 4: Marketing of study and employment opportunities in Estonia (European Regional Development Fund).
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 285th 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, VK, Telegram and YouTube.
University information
Students are admitted once a year in spring, with the academic year beginning on the first week of September. Everyone, regardless their country of origin, who has completed their previous level of education (secondary school for bachelor’s studies, and a bachelor’s degree for master’s studies) can apply for degree programmes at UT. If you graduate later in spring or summer 2021 you can still apply for the programme with your latest grade list or transcript of records from your school.
In order to apply, candidates should submit the online application with electronic copies of all the required documents via Estonia.Dreamapply.com before the deadline. All international applicants are required to pay the application fee EUR 50, 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 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 deadlinesUT 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 Delta Centre of the University of Tartu 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:
UT provides a wide range of support services for students. The Admission office provides support for students in admission-related questions. The study abroad centre consults students in visa-related issues, health and safety, study abroad opportunities, organizes orientation courses, etc.
Tartu Üliõpilasküla provides housing services for students in UT dormitories. Counselling center 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.
Total students
10,552
UG students
52%
PG students
48%
International students
1,430
UG students
19%
PG students
81%
Total faculty staff
1,650
Domestic staff
82%
Int'l staff
18%
Student life
University of Tartu is the biggest university in Estonia with 13,000 currently studying.
There are 1,600 international students (12 percent), coming from 100 countries. 97 percent of Tartu international students would recommend UT (I-Graduate ISB 2019).
There are numerous student clubs and associations for UT students to enjoy, from professional organizations to informal groups like ESN, International Student Ambassadors, sTARTUp Lab.
UT students can enjoy many student events in Tartu, Estonia including concerts, festivals, exhibitions, movie nights, international and cultural days, sports competitions, etc.
University of Tartu students can travel around Estonia and European countries during the holidays. UT has a sports complex equipped with gyms and fitness clubs, and boasts 14 competitive sports.
UT students live in apartment-style dormitories located right in the center of Tartu, Estonia, 10-15 minutes’ walk from campus. Two students live in the same room and share the common area. University of Tartu dormitories have WIFI, bike parking, laundry, etc. Dormitories at UT cost up to €150 per month, depending on the season. UT students can also rent rooms in private accommodation or whole apartments – where rent would cost between €150-400.
Most UT campuses offer a university cafeteria, and students can enjoy the many restaurants, cafes and cafeterias in the city of Tartu.
According to the 2019 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
Tuition Fee/year
0 EUR
Tuition Fee (Out of State)
0 EUR
International Students
Tuition Fee/year
3,800 EUR
Other Expenses
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One of the first things everyone considers when getting a master's degree is the cost of the program. While cost is something that should be considered, you should always be aware of the options available to you when fundingyour degree. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to know about global scholarships and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to find scholarship opportunities
How to apply scholarships
List of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship checklist
Rankings & ratings
University of Tartu is one of the top public universities in Tartu, Estonia. It is ranked #=296 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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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 285th 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, VK, Telegram and YouTube.
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For international students we are offering the following English-taught programmes:
Additionally, we are offering a master's programme in Russian. The rest of the programmes are ttaught in Estonian language.
Further info is available on our admissions website.