European Languages and Cultures Program By University of Tartu |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 301-340QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

4,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Mar, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The European Languages and Cultures master's programme trains students to be cultural mediators (translators, administrators, editors, etc.) by providing knowledge and skills in a modern or classical language and culture. You can choose one of the following specialities:
  • Classical philology
  • English language and literature
  • French language and literature
  • German language and literature
  • Russian and Slavic philology
  • Scandinavian languages and literature
  • Spanish language and literature
Classes in the speciality module are taught in the respective language (except for Classical philology, which is taught in Estonian). If you are specialising in English language and literature, your classes are in English, but if you are specialising in French language and literature, they are in French, etc. At the time of admission to the programme, being proficient in the language of the chosen speciality is expected and written as well as spoken language skills are to be demonstrated in the entrance exams (the essay is written and the interview conducted in the language of the speciality).
Students can combine elective courses and practical training module according to specific future career paths. For example, somebody who wants to work in an international organisation can pick an elective module in international relations and do an internship in an international organisation; somebody who wants to become an editor in a publishing house can pick an elective module in translation studies and do editing training. Graduates will be ready to continue their studies at PhD level in all languages of specialisation.

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The European Languages and Cultures master's programme trains students to be cultural mediators (translators, administrators, editors, etc.) by providing knowledge and skills in a modern or classical language and culture. You can choose one of the following specialities:
  • Classical philology
  • English language and literature
  • French language and literature
  • German language and literature
  • Russian and Slavic philology
  • Scandinavian languages and literature
  • Spanish language and literature
Classes in the speciality module are taught in the respective language (except for Classical philology, which is taught in Estonian). If you are specialising in English language and literature, your classes are in English, but if you are specialising in French language and literature, they are in French, etc. At the time of admission to the programme, being proficient in the language of the chosen speciality is expected and written as well as spoken language skills are to be demonstrated in the entrance exams (the essay is written and the interview conducted in the language of the speciality).
Students can combine elective courses and practical training module according to specific future career paths. For example, somebody who wants to work in an international organisation can pick an elective module in international relations and do an internship in an international organisation; somebody who wants to become an editor in a publishing house can pick an elective module in translation studies and do editing training. Graduates will be ready to continue their studies at PhD level in all languages of specialisation.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

75+
6+
169+
15 Mar 2024
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,000 EUR
4,000 EUR

International Students

4,000 EUR
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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 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.

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.

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