Topic: admissions

Peahoone kaugelt
Interest in doctoral studies at the University of Tartu has increased among both international and domestic applicants
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.
15 July 2026 admissions
Tartu Ülikooli peahoone
Interest in studying at the University of Tartu remains high
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%.
07 July 2026 admissions
Nino Uturashvili
Master’s graduate in Information Technology Law Nino Uturashvili: real freedom isn't just the absence of rules – it's the ability to step outside the pattern someone else designed for you
Nino Uturashvili, a graduate of the School of Law master’s curriculum in Information Technology Law, said in his speech at the graduation ceremony in the University of Tartu assembly hall
07 July 2026 studentsinternationaladmissionscontinuing educationalumnistudiesfor societyuniversitystudent
Tartu Ülikoolis on esimesel ja teisel õppeastmel üle 50 eestikeelse õppekava, kus õppetöö toimub sessioonõppes.
Block mode study enables combining work, education and family life, and making lifelong friends
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.
17 June 2026 studies
Üliõpilased õppimas
University of Tartu invites applicants for doctoral programmes
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.
24 April 2026 admissions
ODD 2026 International Student Ambassadors
Open Doors Day 2027
The University of Tartu Open Doors Day allows future bachelor's and medical students to get to know the university and visit the campus.
01 September 2025 admissions
Üliõpilased jalutamas
International students appreciate the University of Tartu’s academic quality and the living environment in Tartu
Preliminary results of the International Student Barometer (ISB) show that international students are satisfied with their studies at the University of Tartu. They highlight strong academic quality, supportive learning conditions and the city of Tartu as an excellent living environment.
02 February 2026 internationaladmissionsstudies
Tudengid õppimas
Applications for English-taught master’s programmes are closing soon – tuition waivers available
From the 2026/2027 academic year, many international master’s curricula at the University of Tartu will offer tuition waivers or reductions to students from the European Union. Students arriving from outside the European Union will have to pay tuition fees.
06 January 2026 admissions
International Law and Human Rights
International admission to the University of Tartu School of Law has started
Master’s in International Law and Human Rights
05 January 2026 internationaladmissions
ILHR üliõpilased Jõulusalong 2025 peol koos programmijuht Elizabeth Mälksooga
International Law and Human Rights master’s programme joins Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD)
The programme was awarded a high score in the Erasmus Mundus evaluation, confirming its outstanding academic quality, strong consortium structure, and international relevance.
16 December 2025 studiesinternationaladmissions