Creative Project Management

The admissions test consists of two parts:

• A personal video introduction (30%), in English

• An online interview (70%), conducted in English

Video introduction structure

• Introduce yourself: what is your educational and professional background?
• Why do you wish to apply for the Creative Project Management master’s programme?
• Have you managed any creative projects? If yes, then tell us more about the biggest lessons you learned from that. If you do not have any experience in managing a creative project, then tell us about a comparable experience.
• What kind of a project would you like to realise during the study period (idea, target audience, impact and importance)? If you do not have an idea for a project, then tell us what sector and what types of projects you are interested in.
• What do you wish to do with the experience and knowledge gained from this programme after graduation? o What are your expectations for the programme?

Video introduction requirements

• Speak freely and directly in the video presentation (what matters is the content, not flawless technical execution).
• Limit your video to no more than 5 minutes.
• We ask that you upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo or Google Drive and share the link to the video in your application.
• Please ensure that the link works before you submit your application.

Online interview discussion points

• The applicant must be prepared to talk about the impact, challenges, planning, management and budgeting related to creative projects.
• The applicant must be prepared to talk about the topics and positions they mention in their video introduction.

Information about the online interview 
University of Tartu uses different video communication programs to conduct online interviews (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype). The admissions committee will notify you ahead of time about which software program will be used and when the interview will take place. Interviews will be scheduled between 10-17 April  2025.

The applicant needs the following for the online interview:

• A computer or a smart device. The computer or smart device must have a (web) camera, a microphone (built-in or separate) and speakers. Use of headphones is also allowed. As the applicant must be visually identified during the interview, the use of a camera is mandatory, not recommended;
• An internet connection with a speed of at least 1 Mb/s (upload/download) is recommended for the video call.

During the online interview: 

• The applicant must have an identity document; 
• The applicant must ensure that the room where they are conducting the interview in is free from other persons and background noise; 
• The applicant must consider that they are not allowed to record the interview.

Evaluation

During the admissions test, applicants will be evaluated on:

• The sufficiency of their prior academic preparation and work experience;
• Their ability to discuss topics related to the sector and specialty;
• Their ability to express themselves academically in a foreign language;
• Their motivation to commence studies.

The application system opens on 2 January and closes on 15 March. The following documents must be submitted electronically via DreamApply by 15 March:

1. online application
2. motivation letter
3. official certified copy of the bachelor's diploma or its equivalent and Diploma Supplement (transcript) in the original language (must include a description of the grading scale).
4. official translation of the bachelor’s diploma and Diploma Supplement (transcript) into English, translation certified
5. proof of English language proficiency
6. copy of the passport page stating the applicant’s personal particulars
7. confirmation/receipt of application fee payment (if applicable). All international applicants are required to pay the application fee EUR 100, unless they have completed the previous study level in Estonia. An application will only be processed after the fee has been received by the UT.

Submitted applications can not be edited. It is only possible to upload new documents (e.g. graduation certificates). Applicants will receive feedback and notifications through the DreamApply system to their e-mail. Incomplete applications or those submitted by e-mail will not be considered for admission.

Guide to submitting an electronic application on DreamApply.

NB: The University of Tartu has no official partnerships with agents or educational representatives. We strongly recommend applying directly to the university without the help of unauthorised third-party entities. Should you use such a service, please ensure that your application's contact information is your personal details (your e-mail, phone number, etc.).

The evaluation of applications will be made based on the electronic copies added to DreamApply. A general ranking list will be formed based on the electronically submitted applications and admission results (including offers) will be announced to all applicants personally via DreamApply by April 30 at the latest. Admitted candidates are expected to accept or decline the offer in DreamApply in 7 days. If the decision is not communicated to UT via DreamApply by the stipulated deadline, UT reserves the right to withdraw the admission offer.

NB! It is not possible to postpone the beginning of studies to the next academic year.

Terms and conditions of the admission offer

Admission offers are conditional. This means that there are conditions in the offer which the applicant needs to fulfil in order to be admitted (e.g. sending application documents by post; obtaining the required level of education). If the conditions are not met, UT has the right to withdraw the offer. Also, UT reserves the right to withdraw or amend any offer or revoke the matriculation of a student, if it becomes evident that the application contains fraudulent information, the qualification does not provide access to the chosen study programme or the student is found to have omitted key information from the application. Should such circumstances occur, UT will not be liable for any material or immaterial loss which the student may suffer as a result.

Once the admission results have been announced, all admitted students are required to send the application documents by post to: Student Admissions, University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18-133, Tartu 50090, ESTONIA.

The documents are expected to be mailed only by those receiving the admission offer (unless instructed otherwise by the admissions staff). The documents must reach the university within 3 weeks from the announcement of the offer. If the application documents do not reach us by the deadline, the university has the right to withdraw the admission offer. Applicants will be informed when their documents have arrived.

Requirements for educational documents

All copies of educational documents (diplomas and Diploma Supplements/transcripts) must be officially certified. By certified we mean that the copies should bear an original signature and seal of the authority certifying that these are true copies of the original document(s). The copies can be certified either 1) by an authorised official of the issuing institution, or 2) by a notary, or 3) with an Apostille attached. NB! Country-specific requirements may also specify the way documents from certain countries must be certified.

Please note that UT does not accept simple copies made on the basis of already certified copies (primary copies are needed).

All admitted students are required to present their original qualification certificates upon arrival (unless these were sent directly from the issuing institution).

Paying the tuition fee (applicable to those receiving a fee-based study place offer)

• EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are required to pay the fee for the first semester by 20 September at the latest after signing the fee contract, please read more here.
• Admitted students from other countries are required to pre-pay half of the first semester's tuition fee. The invoice along with the pre-payment deadline and payment details will be sent to applicants via DreamApply after they have accepted the admissions offer and the University has received the hard copies of the application documents. Second part of the fee is due on 20 September. NB! The official admission letter (necessary for visa application) will only be issued once the University of Tartu has received the pre-payment.
• NB! Once you have been offered a fee-based study place, be aware that it will not be changed into a fee waiver study place. By transferring the pre-payment to the university, you confirm that you have informed yourself about the process of the visa and temporary residence permit application and you are able to arrive in Estonia by the start of the academic year. If you have any questions please contact studentvisasupport@ut.ee.

The official admission letter will be sent to admitted students electronically via DreamApply only after the admissions office has received and reviewed hard copies of the application documents, and received the tuition fee pre-payment (if a pre-payment was required, please see step 3 for more details).

Please note that this programme is mainly taught online. Students are expected to come to Estonia, Viljandi for a one-week session in the second semester (March/April). Non-EU students can apply for a Schengen visa in an Estonian Embassy or in an Embassy of another EU country that represents Estonia. Please find more information on visa application process here. 

Housing in Viljandi is available in the UT student dormitories.

Based upon common queries, the most important information has been summarised into a pre-arrival information website UT Getting Started.