About the university
UT is Estonia's leading centre of research and training. It preserves the culture of the Estonian people and spearheads the country's reputation in research and provision of higher education. UT belongs to the top 1.2% of world's best universities by ranking 285th in the QS World University Rankings 2020. As Estonia's national university, UT stresses the importance of international co-operation and partnerships with reputable research universities all over the world. UT includes four faculties. To support and develop the professional competence of its students and academic staff, the university has entered into bilateral co-operation agreements with 79 partner institutions in 31 countries. The University of Tartu was founded in 1632 by the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus. Academia Dorpatensis, modelled after the University of Uppsala in Sweden, was intended to pursue research and advance learning in a wide variety of disciplines. The University of Tartu (UT) has continued to adhere to this approach throughout the centuries, and remains today the only classical university in Estonia. Research at UT focuses on subjects as diverse as medicine and philosophy, genetics and computer science. Take a look at the university in figures.
Education programs
Business
Business
Business and Administration
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$3,964
Fee for international students
$3,964
Fee for domestic students
Medicine
~ $12,518 / year
Medicine
Technology
~ $5,216 / year
Technology
Science and Technology
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,216
Fee for international students
$5,216
Fee for domestic students
International students friendly
UT welcomes students, regardless of their country of origin, who have completed their previous level of study or are about to graduate. International applicants should submit the online application with electronic copies of all required documents before March 15 for master’s programmes and April 15 for bachelor’s programmes.
Student visa
- EU CITIZENS have the right to stay in Estonia on the basis of a valid travel document or identity card for up to three months. For a longer stay, they should register their place of residence and apply for an ID card. - NON-EU CITIZENS. All non-EU students need a visa or temporary residence permit (TRP) in order to study in Estonia. More info: https://www.ut.ee/en/welcome/eunon-eu-visas-and-residency
Accommodation
Most international students are accommodated in modern, centrally located residence halls (5 min walk from Tartu's main square, 10 mins to the University of Tartu main building). The residence halls consist of apartments, each comprising of 2-3 twin bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. More info: campus.ee
Scholarships
Most UT programmes provide tuition-waiver scholarships for the best applicants. Students receiving these scholarships do not have to pay the tuition fee if they complete a full-time study load. Applicants do not have to apply for the tuition-waiver separately, as they will be considered for the competition automatically. Additional scholarships are also available. Check our web for more info: ut.ee/scholarships
How to apply to the university
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To apply to University of Tartu follow these steps. To get more information about the university and the admissions process, you can use the live chat to contact a university representative.
Required documents for admission
When applying for admission to University of Tartu in Estonia you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.
- Online Application form
- Copy of the passport page stating personal particulars
- Admission interview, essay, portfolio or other requirements, if any
- Proof of the English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS etc.)
- Secondary school certificate for bachelor's studies
- Application fee
- Motivation letter
- Official certified translation of the secondary school certificate or bachelor's diploma into English language
- Bachelor's diploma, or equivalent, for master's studies
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