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University of Tartu

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University of Tartu, Tartu Estonia

Ranking

# =362QS World University Rankings

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40Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

12 % International students

University Profile

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.

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.

Available programmes

University information

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Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
0 EUR
International
5,000 EUR

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of Tartu is one of the top public universities in Tartu, Estonia. It is ranked #=362 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #461-470
  • 2015
    #=379
  • 2016
    #=400
  • 2017
    #=347
  • 2018
    #=314
  • 2019
    #=321
  • 2020
    #301
  • 2021
    #285
  • 2022
    #=300
  • 2023
    #=296
  • 2024
    #=358
  • 2025
    #358
  • 2026
    #=362

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #461-470
  • 2015
    #=379
  • 2016
    #=400
  • 2017
    #=347
  • 2018
    #=314
  • 2019
    #=321
  • 2020
    #301
  • 2021
    #285
  • 2022
    #=300
  • 2023
    #=296
  • 2024
    #=358
  • 2025
    #358
  • 2026
    #=362

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply online. Programme-specific requirements are listed on our admissions website.

For international students, we are offering the following international programmes:


  • Two bachelor's programmes
  • Medicine
  • Over 27 master's programmes
  • Eight doctoral programmes


The rest of the programmes are taught in Estonian language.


Further info is available on our admissions website.

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.
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.
Yes, most likely if you are applying to one of our international programmes. Further info is available here.
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