The main value of our university is smart and educated people! That's why it is important to involve our members in the achievement of common goals, offer our staff opportunities to use their best potential, and smartly develop infrastructure.
We have created a recognition system to recognise univeristy's members and prominent public figures for their outstanding deeds and achievements.
We recognise people with:
The reason to award people with the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” is to recognise their commitment and loyalty to the organisation. The decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” is awarded to a person who has been related to the university for at least 50 years in total.
The decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” has already been given 120 people!
Read more about recognition.
Also, the University of Tartu gives out annual awards:
Read more about annual awards.
Welcome Seminar - The seminar titled “Getting Started at the University of Tartu” aims to provide useful information on topics such as UT´s academic life, how to improve your teaching skills, employment contracts, taxes, salary system, vacation, health insurance, training possibilities, mobility opportunities, as well as social events for international staff and their family members. You will also get practical tips on how to use the University Intranet. Partners are welcome to join.
Wellbeing club “Live Positive Club for international staff members” - The club aims to help international staff feel at home at the University of Tartu and in Estonia. The meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday every month.
Annual Rector’s reception for international staff - The Rector of the University of Tartu greets all international staff, doctoral students and their families in the beginning of the academic year at a reception at the University of Tartu Art Museum.
Culture evenings "Tartu-rich in cultures" - Human Resources Office of the University of Tartu and Tartu Nature House warmly invite you to take part in the event series titled "Tartu - Rich in Cultures". Culture evenings showcase worldview, traditions, art, and nature of people living in a certain country or region. Seminars are held in Tartu Nature House (Lille 10) from October till May.
The University of Tartu employees are offered discounts by various merchants: