Orientation Course

Orientation Course for the new international degree-seeking and exchange students is designed to make the start of the university life as smooth as possible. You will find different sessions and events to help you settle better. See the Orientation Course photo gallery from August 2024.

The orientation course for 2025/2026 autumn semester takes place on 27-29 August at Delta Centre.

Recommended arrival date is 25 August for degree-seeking students and 25-26 August for exchange students.

Orientation course topics and presentations

We have requested various speakers from different fields of expertise to share their knowledge and talk about different aspects related to settling down, living and studying in Tartu. In this section you can find recorded videos as well as slide presentations. Answers to all kind of practical questions about banking, housing etc you find from Welcome Centre`s website.

Tartu Welcome Centre

Support services

Health care & leisure time

Safety and migration issues

Study related topics

Welcome bag

Welcome bags
All new international students will receive a tote bag on the orientation course. Students staying in the University of Tartu colleges in other cities will get their bags there. Students who cannot attend the orientation course or arrive later can pick up their bags from the Tartu Welcome Centre on Ülikooli 17, across the street from the university's main building.









Photo: Helle Arop
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