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Today, on 2 October, the election committee approved the candidates for the deans of all the four faculties.

The Times Higher Education (THE), which is considered the world’s most reputable compiler of university rankings, has published the most recent ranking of the best universities. In the 2019 ranking the University of Tartu continues in the 301st–350th band, while the results of European universities in general show a downward trend.

Starting September 18, a languge course "Chinese for Beginners" will start at UT Pärnu College. The course will take place at Pärnu College (RIngi 35) on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 7 pm and everyone who are interested in learning chinese are welcome to participate. The teacher is Huang Mei, a Chinese language teacher. Price of the course is 150€. For more info click here

All students and staff of Pärnu College are invited to the opening ceremony of the academic year on September 2 at 5 pm. This year we celebrate the beginning of the school year in a slightly different way. The traditional event will be followed by a joint celebration of college students and staff, welcoming new students and getting to know each other. The welcome party is organized by Pärnu College's active students, so one cool party is guaranteed!

On July 19, His Excellency Kristóf Forrai visited University of Tartu Pärnu College. This was the Ambassador's first visit to Pärnu College. The Ambassador was mainly interested in the development of Estonian tourism and stated that despite the rather lively relations between the two countries, cooperation could and should be expanded. Both countries are characterized by internationally recognized health and spa tourism which could offer good opportunities for joint activities.

On Monday the University of Tartu sent admission decisions to 2,850 people who had applied for Estonian-taught programmes of the first level of higher education. Now they have to confirm acceptance of the student place within two days, i.e. no later than Wednesday, 17 July. Student places that remain vacant will be filled on a rolling basis until 19 August and those who get the admission decision will also need to confirm it within two days.

The University of Tartu (UT) has almost broken into the top 300 places in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, its highest ranking to date. The university has climbed 160 places in the rankings since 2014, BNS reports, and rose another 20 since last year, to 301st, university spokespeople say. QS uses six indicators when ranking universities. The first two cover the academic and employer reputation of the institution, weighted 40 percent and 10 percent respectively.

Strarting inf July, there will be "Trust me, I´m a local!" Pärnu guided tours in English every Saturday. Pärnu is really proud of its people and people in Pärnu love our city! This is why a group of active locals got together and decided to share our love of the city and offer its guests a tour through our eyes and stories. Pärnu College's lecturer Ms. Marit Piirman and our dear alumni Ms. Errit Kuldkepp are also one of the local guides. All the tours start at Pärnu Visitor Centre, Uus 4. Duration 1,5h.

This year 134 students successfully defended their thesis at UT Pärnu College. 14 thesis were rated excellent (grade A). Cum laude graduated eight students - Mirell Kelder, Anete Leesment and Tiina Toomson from Tourism and Hotel Management, Marjana Luist and Kärt Saarsen from Service Design and Managment (MBA) and and Chen Li, Piibe Kadak and Ying Yuk Rasy Siu from Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management (MA).

Every nation and region has its own pride in the culinary field – such as a historically developed favorite or a trademark-status edible article. What would be the Estonians’ so-called “own” food? In University of Tartu blog you can read what is the first thing to come into most people’s minds when wo talk about Estonian "own" food. Read the blog here

The unique business development programme NGAL® (Network Globally, Act Locally) takes place for the fifth time already. This year’s programme starts in Tartu on 2 June, continues in Tallinn and ends in Charleston, USA, on 14 June.

On 2 January, application for admission to master’s curricula WELLNESS AND SPA SERVICE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT was opened for international students. For Estonian students, application for admission starts on 1 February. The deadline for application to master’s curricula is 15 March. International students can file their application in DreamApply and Estonian students in SAIS.

Based on students’ feedback, UT’s 2018 lecturers of the year are Reet Alas, a French teacher at the College of Foreign Languages and Cultures of the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Kristel Ruutmets, an entry level English teacher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Joel Starkopf, a Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at the Faculty of Medicine and Edith Viirlaid, an Assistant in Colloidal and Environmental Chemistry at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

22.12.2018 - College is open from 10.00 to 14.00 23-27.12.2018 - Closed 28.12.2018 - College is open from 10.00 to 14.00 29.12.2018 - 01.01.2019 - Closed 02.01.2019 - College is open from 9.00 to 17.00 Cafe closed until 06.01.2019 Library closed 22.12.2018 - 01.01.2019

On Saturday, 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 99th anniversary of the Estonian national university. At the anniversary ceremony, doctorates and honorary doctorates are conferred and the award for contribution to national identity is presented. During the week, many fascinating anniversary events take place at the university – for students, alumni and all those interested.

The specialities of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Tartu rose to high positions in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) university rankings by subject.

On September 26 at 11.00 there is a public lecture at the University of Tartu Pärnu College about dark tourism. Ilze Grinfelde, a lecturer at the Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, is coming to UT Pärnu College to talk about the dark tourism, its possibilities and ethical dilemmas. The lecture is in English. Pre-registration is not needed.

Today, on 26 April 2018, the 263-member electoral council elected Professor of Neurosurgery Toomas Asser as rector of the University of Tartu with 187 votes.

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