The University of Tartu one of the most prestigious university in the Estonia was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632, thus being the second oldest university in the region after Vilnius University.
The University of Tartu includes ten faculties, five colleges and several regional development units, it is Estonia’s leading centre of research and training, and the university has entered into bilateral co-operation agreements with 48 partner institutions in 19 countries. The robust research potential of the university is evidenced by the fact that it is the only Baltic university that has been invited to join the Coimbra Group, a prestigious club of renowned research universities. There are currently nearly 16,000 students enrolled, among them 650 international degree and exchange students.

How to apply

The University of Tartu promotes the concept of life- long learning bybringing high-quality education and offers a wide range of degree and short-term study programmes taught in English or other foreign languages.

Study Information System

The Study Information System provides updated information about courses and study programmes available at the university, enables students to see timetables, register for courses and examinations and to keep an eye on their academic progress. All  internationalstudents admitted to the university are given a password in order to use the system for the aforementioned purposes.  However, the system also allows users to access general information, such as courses and programmes offered, without a password.

More information on using the Study Information System (e.g., registration for subjects and examinations) can be found here .

Student Scholarships and Exchanges

There are multiple opportunities for international students who come to study for a semester or two through exchange programmes. The major and most widely used options are: ERASMUS , ISEP , inter-university agreements and intergovernmental agreements .
Prospective exchange students should contact the appropriate international office at their home university before mailing their application materials. All application documents must be sent directly to the International Student Service, not to the programme to be attended or related faculty.
Additional information for exchange students can be found here .

The applicants who want to apply for visiting students status have to be currently enrolled at a university/higher education institution that do not have an existing co-operation agreement with the University of Tartu which allows student exchange between institutions. Visiting students can study at the University of Tartu for up to one year and need to pay for their studies.
Additional information for visiting students can be found here .

Address:
University of Tartu
Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, ESTONIA
Fax: +(372) 737 5440
E-mail: info@ut.ee, studyinfo@ut.ee

Request for information

Information Secretary: +(372) 737 5100
International Relations Office: +(372) 737 6115
International Student Service: +(372) 737 5152
Communications Office: (+372) 737 5683

Official Website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.