Year of establishment: 1632
UT combines high academic standards with strong research and it offers a variety of English-taught programmes across its faculties. Popular with international students, it also has a strong network of international partners.
The University of Tartu (UT) was founded in 1632 by the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus, making it one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. Today, the University of Tartu belongs to the top 3% of the world's best universities (currently ranked 400th) according to QS World University Rankings 2015. According to information on the ISI Web of Science, the University of Tartu belongs to the top 1% of the world's most-cited universities and research institutions in the fields of Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Environment/Ecology, Plant and Animal Science, Neuroscience and Behavior, Psychiatry/Psychology, Social Sciences (general), Biology and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics. A total of 32 UT scientists belong to the top 1% of most quoted scientists in the world.
As Estonia's national university, UT stresses the importance of international co-operation and partnerships with reputable research universities all over the world. 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. UT is the biggest university in Estonia with 13,750 students. More than 1000 international students from around 80 countries study at UT every year. The university owns over 100 buildings all across the country.
The University of Tartu cooperates with international companies (e.g. Mercedes-Benz, ImmonoQure) and participates in various student exchange networks (Erasmus +, ISEP, AEN). Satellite EstCube-1, developed by UT staff and students, made Estonia the 41st space nation in the world. IdeaLab of UT connects students from different faculties to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. To support and develop the professional competence of its students and academic staff, the university has entered into bilateral co-operation agreements with 71 partner institutions in 27 countries, including Jawaharlal Nehru University in India.
The University of Tartu today is the only classical university in Estonia. Research at UT focuses on subjects as diverse as medicine and philosophy, genetics and computer science. In addition to PhD studies, the University of Tartu offers the following programmes in English:
Bachelor’s studies:
- Medicine
- Business Administration
- Science and Technology
Master’s studies:
- Philosophy
- Semiotics
- Applied Measurements Science
- Computer Science
- Robotics and Computer Engineering
- European Union – Russia Studies
- Democracy and Governance
- Information Technology Law
- International Law and Human Rights
- International Relations and Regional Studies
- Quantitative Economics
- Wellness and Spa Design and Management
- Excellence in Analytical Chemistry
International students are guaranteed a room in modern residence halls located about 5 min walk from Tartu’s main square and 10 min from the university’s main building (www.campus.ee). Each apartment in the residence halls consists of 2-3 twin bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Kitchens are furnished with a refrigerator and a stove. Students need to have their own pillows, bed linen, cookware and utensils. Admitted students receive information about the housing application right away. A place in a twin room costs up to €120 month. The residence halls also provide:
- Internet connection
- Laundry facilities
- Car and bicycle parking
Private apartments in the city can be found from €200 month.
