Organisation of studies

Studies at the University of Tartu are organised according to certain rules. For studies to be successful, the student needs to know these rules. During the study period, there are many options for individual planning and self-development. On this page, you can find study instructions and rules for students of the first and second levels of higher education: bachelor´s students, master´s students, professional higher education students and students of integrated bachelor's and master's studies.

The guidelines on doctoral studies can be found on the doctoral studies´ webpage.

The most important document regulating studies at the university is the Study Regulations.

Official information exchange at the university takes place in the Study Information System (SIS): registering for courses, choosing modules, looking at timetables and study results (grades), etc.

Getting started

Academic calendar

Registration for courses

SIS info and help

You need help with study related matters?

If you have questions about your curriculum, courses, timetables, SIS, etc., please contact the academic affairs specialist of your curriculum (in your faculty). You can also seek help from peer tutors (available for newly starting degree-seeking students) or buddies (available for exchange students). If you have general questions related to study organisation and regulations, you can contact the student advisers at the UT Counselling Centre.

UT Counselling Centre

Peer tutors for newly starting degree-seeking students

Student buddies for exchange students

Cost of tuition

Stipends and allowances

Wish to study abroad?

Each year, a large number of students at the University of Tartu study abroad. You can find a study-abroad programme on your own, or you may take advantage of one of the many opportunities offered by the university.

Visit the UT Study Abroad Centre

Become a visiting student at another Estonian university

Changing the curriculum

Academic leave

Extending the degree study period

Need help with practical matters while living in Tartu?

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