What is important to us?
We are an innovative organisation focused on sustainable development, providing equal opportunities and following best practices. We move towards a more open, environmentally aware and cooperationminded organisational culture. We increase the opportunities of the members of the university to develop and use their potential in the best manner, carrying the values of the university and taking pride in the university and their participation in the everyday life and development of the university.
What do our people value about working at university?
Our employees' feedback is very important, we ask the input once a year, and after that, we make a summary and conclusions.
97
Of the employees think that their job is interesting
95
Of the employees are proud that they are working at the University of Tartu
94
Of the employees feel that their colleagues support them
Our organisation is various
| Number of employees | 3939 |
| incl. women | 2280 |
| % of women | 58% |
| incl. men | 1659 |
| % of men | 42% |
Data as of the end of 2021.
| Number of academic staff | 2130 |
| % of academic staff | 53% |
| incl. women | 1063 |
| % of women in academic staff | 50% |
| incl. men | 1067 |
| % of men in academic staff | 50% |
Data as of the end of 2021.
| Number of support staff (incl. managers) | 1854 |
| % of support staff | 47% |
| incl. women | 1247 |
| % of women in support staff | 67% |
| incl. men | 607 |
| % of men in support staff | 33% |
Data as of the end of 2021.
| Number of international staff | 470 |
| % of all the staff | 12% |
| different countries | 75 |
| international employees of academic staff | 375 |
| % of academic staff | 18% |
| international employees of support staff | 96 |
| % of support staff | 5% |
Data as of the end of 2021.
| The average age of the employees | 45 |
| the oldest | 92 |
| the youngest | 18 |
Data as of the end of 2021.
| Number of the employees holding a PhD | 1594 |
| % of the employees holding a PhD | 40% |
| number of academic staff holding a PhD | 1469 |
| % of academic staff holding a PhD | 69% |
| number of support staff holding a PhD | 152 |
| % of support staff holding a PhD | 8% |
Data as of the end of 2021.
Do you have the same core values that our university has?
Research-based activities that make us think critically, search for connections, pursue the truth and solve problems. Research-based activities are the criterion for professionalism in everything we do.
The academic freedom and autonomy of the university through which we creatively and devotedly implement our mission.
Openness to new ideas and in relations with the society. We rely on our traditions but are always open to innovate and contribute to positive changes in the university and the world around us.
Cooperation between people, institutions and research areas in the university, in Estonia and at the international level. We use new knowledge arising from cooperation for the benefit of the society in the most responsible manner.
A human-centred approach and individual development. Smart and educated people constitute the most valuable assets to the university and Estonia. We value the people who work and study at the university and create the best conditions for their development and selfrealisation as well as an inspiring work and study environment.
Responsibility. We realise the impact of our acts and omissions in the society and within the university. Our words and actions are filled with responsibility for the past, present and future.
Good practices and equal treatment at the university
At the University of Tartu, we have created good practices for teaching, learning, leadership, and compiled guidelines for equal treatment.
Good practices
- Good practice of teaching
- Good practice of learning
- Good practice of doctoral studies
- Good practices of giving feedback
- Research integrity
- Leadership
- Preventing corruption risks
Equal treatment
University of Tartu is a diverse organisation where different people around the world meet. University’s main resource is these people, students and employees, whose wellbeing is important and to whom the university must ensure good working and learning conditions and protection from unfair and unequal treatment. To raise awareness about equal treatment, ensure that employees and students are protected against discrimination and to promote equality, we have compiled guidelines for equal treatment.
Where are we going?
As a national university of Estonia, we bear responsibility for tackling challenges faced by the society, acting as a pioneer of the knowledge-based economy and promoting the attitude of lifelong learning and future skills.
