Graduation ceremony information for graduates and guests

University of Tartu graduation ceremonies take place from 12 to 20 June. Live streaming, recordings and photos of the ceremonies are available on UTTV.

Live broadcasts of ceremonies held in the university assembly hall can be viewed in lecture halls 139 and 128 in the main building and on the large screen in front of the main building.

As the number of seats in the assembly hall and the balcony is limited, not all guests may get a seat. Therefore, we recommend watching the ceremony via UTTV live stream. The assembly hall seats up to 340 people, and an additional 130 on the balcony.

Graduating students will get more detailed information about the graduation ceremony from their faculty or unit. All graduates are also asked to read about receiving the graduation documents.

Before the ceremony

We kindly ask graduates and guests to note the following.

• Please leave coats, large bags and wet umbrellas in the cloakroom of the main building.
• Personal mobility devices, such as electric scooters or unicycles, are not permitted inside the main building.
• In hot weather, it is advisable to bring your own water bottle. You can refill the bottle in the lobby of the main building.
• Please observe academic etiquette during the ceremony.
• You can use a baby changing table in the ground-floor accessible toilet.

Access and traffic arrangements

• Persons using a wheelchair or other mobility aid can access the main building via the inner courtyard, which can be reached from behind the main building. The ramp is on the right when facing the central part of the main building. The car entrance is through the gate near the monument to Gustav II Adolf. To open the door, please call the information desk at 737 5102. The assembly hall can be accessed with the lift located in the lobby to the left of the main staircase. Wheelchair access is available both to the assembly hall and to the balcony of the assembly hall. Parking behind the main building is permitted only for vehicles with a disabled label.
• From 17 to 20 June, between 12:00 and 18:00, the section of Ülikooli Street in front of the main building will be closed to traffic. Please be aware of possible travel restrictions.
• Parking options can be found on the City of Tartu website and the parking area map.

Taking photos

Graduates can take personal photos:

• in front of the main building (for example, on the graduates’ bench beneath the University of Tartu sign);
• in the Pirogov Square by the crab apple tree planted in honour of graduates;
• in the Botanical Garden and the ruins of Tartu Cathedral (free admission to the cathedral towers for graduates and a discount ticket for their family members).

Museum and additional information

• In the period of graduation ceremonies from 15 to 21 June, the University of Tartu Art Museum in the main building is open daily from 10 to 18.
• Guests at the university café can watch the ceremonies live on a large screen. For a comfortable visit, it is recommended to book a table in advance.

University souvenirs

Graduates who want the university’s cap or ring can order them from the university’s gift shop at shop.ut.ee. Ring orders are sent to the jeweller on the last day of each month, and the rings are ready in two months. If you want the cap, it is best to order it as soon as possible to receive it before the graduation ceremony. You can conveniently collect the caps and rings from a parcel machine or in the main building. During ceremonies, the university gifts are available for purchase in front of the main building.