Evgeniya Shabanova (Uzbekistan)

PROGRAMME: Bachelor’s in Science and Technology
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Russian and English

Why did you choose to study this programme?

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Evgeniya from Uzbekistan in Physicum
Author: Undercliff Creative

I have always been a very curious child. While exploring the Internet, I discovered YouTube, which quickly became my passion. I loved watching videos about experiments and trying to repeat them myself (usually, it came down to my mom being in shock about the mess in the house). Through the years, my interest in science grew even stronger, and the videos were not enough. I thought about many programmes, but I was confident that this programme would help me channel my enthusiasm and discover my ideal career (and I was right). Now, I know that I have chosen the best place to pursue my passion and shape my future as a scientist in genetics and biotechnology.

Why Estonia?

One of the main reasons I chose the University of Tartu is its reputation as a leading research university in science. It is the top-ranked university in Estonia and consistently ranks among the top 350 universities worldwide. Additionally, when I came across photos of Tartu, I was fascinated by its beauty — it truly is a wonderful city! These photos led me to explore the University of Tartu social media accounts, where I was drawn to the vibrant atmosphere and the energy of the students. I immediately felt that this was the right place for me to study.