News: admissions

During this year’s spring and summer admissions period, the University of Tartu received 1,275 applications for doctoral studies, of which 978 were eligible for evaluation.

If you start your studies at the University of Tartu and move here from elsewhere, it is worth learning about the city and the university before you arrive.

This year, 10,835 people applied for studies at the first and second levels of higher education at the University of Tartu, submitting a total of 15,020 applications. Compared to the previous year, the number of applications for first-level studies has remained the same, while applications for master’s studies have increased by 7%.

International students from Latin American countries can now submit Estonian long-stay (D) visa applications through VFS Global Visa Centres.

The University of Tartu offers more than 50 Estonian-taught curricula at both the first and second levels of study, and four English-taught master’s curricula, where studies take place in a block mode. Students of these curricula do not meet every week and must combine pursuing higher education with their other everyday duties.

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.