Topic: admissions

This episode of Tiksu to UniTartu shares tips for making friends in Estonia: join hobbies, attend student and cultural events, learn a few Estonian phrases, talk to classmates, and keep on showing up.

This spring, the University of Tartu opens 192 doctoral positions. Everyone who wants to gain new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist, or manager is welcome to apply.

A University of Tartu library specialist shares insights into the wide range of resources available to students. The episode highlights study spaces, research tools, and support services that help students succeed academically.

Two international students share their experiences of moving to Estonia to study at the University of Tartu. They discuss adapting to a new culture, coping with homesickness, and building a new life in Tartu.

In this article, representatives from UTSU, ESN, and the ISA programme explain how students can get involved and make friends. These organisations help international students connect with others and feel more at home in Tartu.

University of Tartu invites students from Poland, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania to join country-focused virtual info sessions on 3–4 March 2026 and learn about international programmes and student life.

The University of Tartu Open Doors Day allows future bachelor's and medical students to get to know the university and visit the campus.

Open Doors Day 2026 will take place on 26 February from 10:00 to 16:00 at the University of Tartu Library. We welcome everybody interested in bachelor's and medical studies to join.

Preliminary results of the International Student Barometer (ISB) show that international students are satisfied with their studies at the University of Tartu. They highlight strong academic quality, supportive learning conditions and the city of Tartu as an excellent living environment.

From the 2026/2027 academic year, many international master’s curricula at the University of Tartu will offer tuition waivers or reductions to students from the European Union. Students arriving from outside the European Union will have to pay tuition fees.