Application information for exchange students
Study abroad is a transformative and life changing experience. You can live in a multicultural environment, develop meaningful and lifelong connections, get a different perspective on your studies and grow as a person. The University of Tartu offers high-quality studies, a modern study environment, exciting student life and an unforgettable experience. We welcome you to spend a semester or two in Estonia!
If you would like to study as an exchange student at the University of Tartu, there must be an agreement between our universities. Contact your home university's International Office to see if there is an agreement between the University of Tartu and your home university.
You can start the application process after your home university has nominated you in the SoleMOVE application system.
Application and nomination period
Autumn semester and academic year
March 15 -
April 15
Spring semester
October 1 - November 1
Autumn semester and academic year
until the end of March
Spring semester
until mid-October
University of Tartu fact sheet for incoming students.
How to apply?
Soon after your home university has sent the nomination to UT, you will get an email about how to activate your account in the SoleMOVE system. Please make sure to remember your SoleMOVE's username and password.
You need to upload to the online application system the following documents:
- Transcript of records issued by a home university (must bear an original seal and signature of an authorized official, in English)
- Copy of valid identification document (non EU applicants - copy of the passport page stating the applicant's personal information)
- Erasmus students: Learning Agreement or Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
Non-Erasmus students:
- Proof of English language skills (not applicable for native speakers and students of the universities where English is the language of instruction and Erasmus+ exchange students (EU) )
Exchange students whose primary language is not English must meet level B2 requirements for English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Please view these requirements here: European Levels- Self Assessment GridDocumented evidence is needed to demonstrate your English language proficiency - an official letter from a language instructor at your university stating the student's language level on CEFR scale or if you have taken an international test of the English language (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), please send us a copy of the test score. Minimum TOEFL iBT: 75; IELTS (academic): 5.5 p (no part can be below 5.5).
The University of Tartu will start processing the documents after the application deadline (Erasmus students: including singing OLA/LA). Students will get feedback on their progress through the application system SoleMove.
The decision of admission will be made within 5 weeks after the application deadline.The accepted students will be notified of their admissions (including receiving an admission letter) via SoleMove.
However, the students can and should check their status in SoleMove during this 5-week period to be informed earlier than receiving the admissions’ decision!
Please note! We do not check documents that are sent by email as all required documents must be uploaded to the application system SoleMove.
Online Learning Agreement and Learning Agreement
Online Learning Agreement (OLA) or Learning Agreement (LA). (O)LA must be signed/confirmed by a student, sending institution and receiving institution. UT will sign/confirm it when we start to process of your application documents, not beforehand.
It is up to a student to fill it in.
Responsible persons for (Online)Learning Agreements
| Kadri Veeperv | kadri.veeperv@ut.ee | 737 5328 | |
| Mare Vene | Institute of Sports Sciences and Physiotherapy | mare.vene@ut.ee | 737 5361 |
| Kaili Kaseorg Cremona | Institute of History and Archeology | kaili.kaseorgcremona@ut.ee | 737 5651 |
| Andrea Nagy | Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics | andrea.nagy@ut.ee | 737 5423 |
| Tuuli Pern | Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics (Department of Semiotics) | tartusemiotics@ut.ee | 737 5954 |
| Ruth Jürjo | Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics (Department of Philosophy) | ruth.jurjo@ut.ee | 737 5314 |
| Rika Tapper | Institute of Cultural Research and Arts | rika.tapper@ut.ee | 737 5304 |
| Kätlin Luhamägi | College of Foreign Languages and Cultures | katlin.luhamagi@ut.ee | 737 5357 |
| Kairi Ots | School of Theology and Religious Studies | kairi.ots@ut.ee | 737 5301 |
| Krista Tamm | Viljandi Culture Academy | krista.tamm@ut.ee | 53002782 |
| Annika Konsap | Institute of Education | annika.konsap@ut.ee | N/A |
| Uta Kührt | Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies | uta.kuhrt@ut.ee | 737 5154 |
| Maris Luhamets | School of Economics and Business Administration | maris.luhamets@ut.ee | 737 6317 |
| Eva Jäne | Institute of Psychology | eva.janes@ut.ee | 7375908 |
| Merle Erikson | School of Law | merle.erikson@ut.ee | 737 5985 |
| Maiu Reinhold | Institute of Social Studies | maiu.reinhold@ut.ee | 737 5697 |
| Anastassia Tuuder | Narva College | anastassia.tuuder@ut.ee | 740 1906 |
| Ly Lumiste | Pärnu College | ly.lumiste@ut.ee | 5566 3904 |
| Merilin Piirmann | Institute of Computer Science | merilin.piirmann@ut.ee | 737 5864 |
| Karin Tuvikene | Institute of Physics | karin.tuvikene@ut.ee | 737 5523 |
| Erwan Pierre Francois Xavier Pennarun | Institute of Genomics | erwan.pennarun@ut.ee | 737 5 054 |
| Urve Soonets | Institute of Chemistry | urve.soonets@ut.ee | 737 5235 |
| Kelli Kalda | Institute of Mathematics and Statistics | kelli.kalda@ut.ee | 737 5453 |
| Janika Vana | Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology | janika.vana@ut.ee | 737 5027 |
| Liina Katherine Viikmaa | Institute of Technology | liina.viikmaa@ut.ee | 737 4882 |
| Karin Kaljund | Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences (Departments of Botany and Zoology) | Karin.kaljund@ut.ee | N/A |
| Kristi Post | Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences (Department of Geography) | kristi.post@ut.ee | 5597 6689 |
| Siiri Poolakess | Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences (Department of Geology) | siiri.poolakess@ut.ee | 737 5891 |
Receiving institution: University of Tartu (EE TARTU02), Ülikooli 18, 50090, Tartu. Contact information: erasmusin@ut.ee, (372) 737 6085.
Please note! Student should take at least some courses from the study field fixed in the particular agreement.
Incoming students are required to complete at least 15 ECTS per semester, except PhD and trainees!
For Erasmus students
University of Tartu Erasmus Code: EE TARTU02