UNIVERSITY OF TARTU

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The university of tartu (ut; estonian: tartu ülikool; latin: universitas tartuensis) is a public research university located in the city of tartu, estonia. It is the national university of estonia it is also the largest and oldest university in the country the university was founded under the name of academia gustaviana in 1632 by baron johan skytte, the governor-general of swedish livonia, ingria, and karelia, with the required ratification provided by king gustavus adolphus, shortly before the king's death on 6 november in the battle of lützen (1632).

Nearly 14,300 students study at the university, of whom over 1,800 are foreigners most of the curriculum is instructed in estonian. However, there are still 30 english-taught programs: three at the undergraduate level and 27 at the master's level, including the erasmus mundus program in excellence in analytical chemistry.

The historical buildings of the university are included in the european heritage label list as "embodiment of the ideas of a university in the age of enlightenment" the university is a member of the coimbra group and the utrecht network

The mascot of the university is called tiksu, and behind it unravels a rather interesting story. It is said that tiksu, depicted as a blue bird, hatched at sunrise and was given a thirst for learning new things. In this way, it symbolizes knowledge and intelligence. Later on, tiksu is said to have met an ornithologist who also gave lectures at a university. Thus, one day the little bird followed his new friend to the place where he worked and managed to get inside a classroom. There he listened to lectures and learnt new information about birds. After some time, he became a part of the university family. Of course, the story consists of an imaginary tale, as tiksu can speak and communicate with humans, but easily gets the message of the university across: the interest of their students for knowledge and life

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	1632	ESTONIA	358

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	Yes	ÜLIKOOLI 18, 50090 TARTU, ESTONIA

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Why choose UT?

Research

UT is Estonia's strongest research university, and is part of several networks of renowned research universities.
Study programs

UT offers a wide range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, including many taught in English.
International community

UT has a diverse student body, including many international students.
Career opportunities

UT graduates are competitive in the job market, and many work in international companies, government organizations, and leading businesses in Estonia.
Location

Tartu is known as the "Intellectual Capital of Estonia" and is considered one of the best living environments for students.
Tuition

Tuition fees at UT are generally lower than universities in the U.S., and Estonia offers scholarships and financial aid for international students.

Additional information

UT was founded in 1632, making it the oldest university in the Baltics.
UT is ranked among the top 350 universities worldwide.
UT is known for its research-based education, and is in the top 1% of the world's most cited universities in several fields.

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for admission to the university of tartu, you must meet the following requirements:

Secondary education

You must have completed secondary education or an equivalent level of education.

Higher education eligibility

You must be eligible for higher education in your home country.

English proficiency

You must meet the minimum english proficiency requirements for the program you are applying to.

Language proficiency

If you are applying for a program that is taught in estonian, you must meet the estonian language proficiency requirements.

Academic record

You must meet the academic record requirements for the program you are applying to.

Additional requirements

You may need to take additional qualifying examinations or submit other documents.

Additional requirements by program

Bachelor's degree programs: you must have completed secondary education or an equivalent level of education.
Master's degree programs: you must have completed bachelor's level studies.
Doctoral degree programs: you must have completed master's level studies.
Exchange programs: you must meet the requirements of the bilateral agreement between your home institution and the university of tartu.

FEE STRUCTURE

The university of tartu (ut) in estonia charges tuition fees for degree-seeking students ranging from €4,000–€24,500 per academic year. The exact fee depends on the program and level of study.

Bachelor's degree programs

Tuition fees range from €6,000–€9,000 per year
Tuition fees for specific programs include:

Business administration: €3,800
Estonian and finno-ugric languages: €4,000
Geoinformatics for urbanised society: €5,000

Master's degree programs

Tuition fees range from €7,000–€10,000 per year
Tuition fees for specific programs include:

Medicine: €13,200
International law and human rights: €3,800

Tuition fees for partner country students tuition fees are €9,000 per year.

Tuition fees for program country students tuition fees are €4,500 per year.

Tuition waivers

Some programs may offer tuition waivers
Students admitted to english-taught programs may receive a tuition waiver

Tuition fees for study abroad students

Students studying abroad at ut generally do not pay tuition fees

SCHOLARSHIP

The university of tartu in estonia offers several scholarships for medical students, including scholarships for doctoral candidates, medical residents, and young scientists.

Scholarships for doctoral candidates

Kristjan jaak scholarship

Supports participation in international conferences, seminars, courses, and internships related to research and study abroad

Nadia walter scholarship

Supports doctoral candidates and young scientists researching nervous diseases, especially neurodegenerative diseases

Scholarships for medical residents

Scholarships for ukrainian students: the university of tartu pays a monthly scholarship to future medical students during an intensive estonian language course

Other scholarships

Daad scholarship: offers partial scholarships to german students for summer courses
Enlight scholarship: a scholarship offered by the university of tartu

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the university of tartu (ut) in estonia, you'll need to submit the following documents:

Online application form: you can find the online application form on the ut website. You'll need to print and sign the form.
Proof of english language proficiency: you can provide proof of english proficiency with a score from an english proficiency test like toefl, ielts, or cambridge english. You can also provide an official letter from your home university stating that your english skills are sufficient.
Copy of passport: you'll need to provide a copy of your passport page.
Secondary school certificate: you'll need to provide your secondary school certificate for bachelor's programs.
Motivation letter: you'll need to provide a motivation letter.
Letters of recommendation: you'll need to provide letters of recommendation.
Resume: you'll need to provide a resume.
Financial documents: you'll need to provide financial documents.
Application fee: you'll need to pay the application fee.
Certified translation: you'll need to provide a certified translation of your secondary school certificate or bachelor's diploma into english.