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Applications to international master’s studies can be submitted until 15 March
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
02. January 2025 internationaladmissions
See what roles the university mascot Tiksu took on during the Christmas season
This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.
29. November 2024 for student
Guidelines for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research have been published
Led by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Tartu, a guidance material has been developed for researchers on how to conduct interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. 
31. January 2025 cooperationresearch
Join the Virtual Open Day 2025 on 16 January
Join us for a Virtual Open Day where we will cover the admission process, important deadlines, English requirements, student life and much more for 2025 applicants.
University's 2024 Christmas e-card symbolises equality
The 2024 Christmas card was created by Elise Nigul, a prop and stage designer and alumna of Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu.
11. December 2024 university
International admission to the University of Tartu School of Law has started
Master’s in IT Law | Master’s in International Law and Human Rights
Application for the spring semester’s micro-credential programmes has started
Adult learners are welcome to participate in micro-credential programmes starting in the spring semester to acquire an additional specialisation or competence in a narrow field. Applications can be submitted until 26 January.
13. December 2024 continuing education
Starting Monday, you can study at night in the library once again
The first week of the traditional night library will take place this year from 9 to 13 December, when students can study in the library until midnight. In January, you can visit the night library for three weeks. 
05. December 2024 studies
Apply for the virtual thesis writing workshop
Are you a Bachelor's or Master's student starting or already working on your thesis? Do you want to strengthen your skills to navigate the thesis writing process with confidence?
28. January 2025 for studentinternational
Rector: raising an educated nation does not mean grinding down the top, it is about lifting up the lows
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2024.
01. December 2024 university
Maris Vutt Defended Her Doctoral Thesis "Legal Opportunities for Using Digital Solutions in Decision-Making for a Limited Liability Company"
On 28 November, Maris Vutt successfully defended her doctoral thesis "Legal Opportunities for Using Digital Solutions in Decision-Making for a Limited Liability Company" in the field of law.
RECORDING: rector is handing over the University of Tartu honorary decorations
Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall. 
21. November 2024 recognition 
UT digital archive in DSpace will be named ADA
Starting on 25 November, the digital archive of the University of Tartu in DSpace will be called ADA. With the new name, the archive will also have a fresh homepage design that aligns with the design of the university’s website.
25. November 2024 databases
Recording: 105th anniversary of Estonia's national university ceremony
1 December marks 105 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu. Traditional anniversary events will be held on that occasion.
05. September 2024 university
Book launch and discussion with the author William Partlett "Why the Russian Constitution Matters. The Constitutional Dark Arts."
Is there anything - and if so, what - that we can learn from the Russian constitution, established in 1993 with the support and high hopes of democratic Western countries, which proved to be toothless in the face of Putin's autocratic ambitions?
Open lecture: Prof Martin Ebers “How To Regulate Artificial Intelligence: Some Lessons from the EU’s AI Act”
An open lecture analyzing what lessons the AI Act can teach lawmakers about regulating AI.
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
25. October 2024 recognition 
Come to Blood Donor Day on 26 November!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite the university family to a blood donor day on Tuesday, 26 November, from 10:30 to 15:00 at the Delta Centre.
24. October 2024 for society
Just Transition Forum envisions the future of Ida-Viru county, discussing sustainable industry, the self-learning factory and flexible labour market
On 14 November, the Just Transition Forum “From smart shrinkage to sustainable large-scale industry. Visions for the future of Ida-Viru” will be held at the Narva College.
04. November 2024 cooperationresearchfor society
Priit Pikamäe was elected Director of the University of Tartu School of Law
The newly elected director said that the University of Tartu School of Law has a special mission to ensure the raising of a new generation of Estonian lawyers.
17. October 2024 instituteuniversity