Topic: admissions

This year, 10,835 people applied for studies at the first and second levels of higher education at the University of Tartu, submitting a total of 15,020 applications. Compared to the previous year, the number of applications for first-level studies has remained the same, while applications for master’s studies have increased by 7%.

The University of Tartu offers more than 50 Estonian-taught curricula at both the first and second levels of study, and four English-taught master’s curricula, where studies take place in a block mode. Students of these curricula do not meet every week and must combine pursuing higher education with their other everyday duties.

This spring, the University of Tartu opens 192 doctoral positions. Everyone who wants to gain new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist, or manager is welcome to apply.

From the 2026/2027 academic year, many international master’s curricula at the University of Tartu will offer tuition waivers or reductions to students from the European Union. Students arriving from outside the European Union will have to pay tuition fees.

In warm autumn days, I like to reach the college with a small detour, and so I take a quiet street that leads me to the park.

The University of Tartu’s podcast for prospective international students, “Tiksu to UniTartu”, is back this summer with a second season.

The podcast “Tiksu to UniTartu” shares insights and tips to help future international students thrive at the University of Tartu. New episodes are release every Tuesday.

The world is changing, and with all the changes, we may need to stop for a while. To look around, inside ourselves and deal with our wellness. And the best place for that is somewhere with a long history of spas.

The University of Tartu is inviting future international students to come student shadowing and live one day as a university student.

Members of the College Student Council are the first to notice shortcomings or deficiencies in the study or campus environment of the University of Tartu Pärnu College. Comprising predominantly one-fifth of the college council, they are its voting members and can make proposals for changes.