University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia • World Rank #622
Overview
Founded 1802 as Universitas Dorpantensis by Alexander I, with German as the language of instruction but tracing its origins to the Academy founded by Gustav II Adolphus of Sweden in 1632.
German was replaced by Russian in 1893, when the University was renamed Universitas Iurievensis. Acquired present title 1919.
Has incorporated the Institute of Law, Tallinn, and Tartu Teacher Training College.
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Academic Details
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Degrees
The degrees on offer at University of Tartu, sorted by level. Awarding-versus-validating distinctions affect long-term recognition of the qualification beyond University of Tartu.
Other 105 programs
- Actuarial Science
- Administration
- Analytical Chemistry
- Ancient Languages
- Asian Studies
- Baltic Languages
- Behavioural Sciences
- Bilingual and Bicultural Education
- Bioengineering
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Central European Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication Arts
- Communication Studies
- Community Development
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Cybersecurity
- Data Processing
- Dentistry
- Eastern European Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Energy Engineering
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Estonian
- Ethnology
- European Languages
- European Studies
- Finance
- Folklore
- Foreign Languages Education
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- International Law
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Medicine
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Native Language Education
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Religious Studies
- Robotics
- Romance Languages
- Russian
- Scandinavian Languages
- Science Education
- Slavic Languages
- Social Welfare
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports Medicine
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Translation and Interpretation
- Vocational Education
Faculties & Divisions
Browse University of Tartu's faculties and divisions, along with the subjects they specialise in. Each faculty typically runs its own open days, application support, and student services.
Arts and Humanities (Faculty) 32 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Languages
- Arts and Humanities
- Baltic Languages
- Cultural Studies
- English
- Estonian
- Ethnology
- European Languages
- European Studies
- Folklore
- Foreign Languages Education
- German
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Music
- Native Language Education
- Performing Arts
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Romance Languages
- Russian
- Scandinavian Languages
- Slavic Languages
- Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
- Technology Education
- Theatre
- Theology
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
- Sports Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Technology (Faculty) 31 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Processing
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- Information Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Robotics
- Science Education
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (Faculty) 41 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Asian Studies
- Behavioural Sciences
- Bilingual and Bicultural Education
- Business Administration
- Central European Studies
- Communication Studies
- Community Development
- Eastern European Studies
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- European Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Languages Education
- Human Rights
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- International Law
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Regional Studies
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Social Welfare
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Teacher Training
- Tourism
- Vocational Education
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
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Bachelor's Degree
44 programmes
University of Tartu delivers 44 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.
Theology and Religious Studies Religiooniuuringud ja teoloogia Religious Studies Estonian
Entrepreneurship and digital solutions Ettevõtlus ja digilahendused Management & Leadership Estonian
Early Years Teacher in Multilingual Learning Environment Koolieelse lasteasutuse õpetaja mitmekeelses õppekeskkonnas Early Childhood Education Estonian
Community Education and Hobby Activity Kogukonnaharidus ja huvitegevus Early Childhood Education Estonian
Estonian Native Craft Pärandtehnoloogia Applied Design Estonian
Youth Work Noorsootöö Early Childhood Education Estonian
Information Management Infokorraldus Library Science Estonian
Romance Studies Romanistika Linguistics & Language Studies Estonian
Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science Füüsika, keemia ja materjaliteadus Physics & Astronomy Estonian
Mathematics Matemaatika Mathematics Estonian
Tourism and Hotel Management Turismi- ja hotelliettevõtlus Tourism & Leisure Estonian
Teacher of Vocational Training Kutseõpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
Administration of Social Work and Rehabilitation Sotsiaaltöö ja rehabilitatsiooni korraldus Social Work Estonian
Entrepreneurship and project management Ettevõtlus ja projektijuhtimine Management & Leadership Estonian
Physiotherapy Füsioteraapia Rehabilitation Sciences Estonian
Business Administration Ärijuhtimine Management & Leadership English
Information Society and Social Well-being Infoühiskond ja sotsiaalne heaolu Sociology Estonian
Gene Technology Geenitehnoloogia Biological Sciences Estonian
Design Thinking and Digital Marketing Disainmõtlemine ja digiturundus Business Estonian
Teaching Natural and Exact Sciences at Lower Secondary School Loodus- ja reaalainete õpetamine põhikoolis Education & Teaching Estonian
Performing Arts Etenduskunstid Music Estonian
Early Years Teacher Koolieelse lasteasutuse õpetaja Early Childhood Education Estonian
Law Õigusteadus Law Estonian
Literature and Cultural Research Kirjandus ja kultuuriteadused Literature Estonian
Management and Marketing of Tourism Destinations Turismisihtkoha juhtimine ja turundus Tourism & Leisure Estonian
Journalism and Communication Ajakirjandus ja kommunikatsioon Journalism Estonian
Music Muusika Music Estonian
Languages and multilingualism in school Keeled ja mitmekeelsus koolis Education & Teaching Estonian
Government and Politics Riigiteadused Politics & International Relations Estonian
Culture Management Kultuurikorraldus Management & Leadership Estonian
Economics and Business Administration Majandusteadus Economics Estonian
Biology and Biodiversity Conservation Bioloogia ja elustiku kaitse Biological Sciences Estonian
Science and Technology Loodusteadused ja tehnoloogia Physics & Astronomy English
Russian and Slavonic Philology Vene ja slaavi filoloogia Linguistics & Language Studies Estonian
Psychology Psühholoogia Psychology English
Philosophy Filosoofia Philosophy & Ethics English
Mathematical Statistics Matemaatiline statistika Applied Mathematics & Statistics Estonian
Special Education and Speech Therapy Eripedagoogika ja logopeedia Education & Teaching Estonian
Information Technology Systems Development Infotehnoloogiliste süsteemide arendus Software Engineering Estonian
Geography Geograafia Earth Sciences & Geology Estonian
Scandinavian Languages and Cultures Skandinaavia keeled ja kultuurid Linguistics & Language Studies Estonian
Geology and Environmental Technology Geoloogia ja keskkonnatehnoloogia Physics & Astronomy Estonian
Teaching Humanities and Social Subjects in Basic School Humanitaar- ja sotsiaalainete õpetamine põhikoolis Education & Teaching Estonian
Semiotics and Culture Studies Semiootika ja kultuuriteooria History English
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Master's Degree
72 programmes
University of Tartu offers 72 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.
Clinical Pharmacy Kliiniline farmaatsia Pharmacy English
Contemporary Marketing Kaasaegne turundus Marketing Estonian
Personal Branding Based Entrepreneurship Persoonibrändipõhine ettevõtlus Management & Leadership Estonian
Bioengineering Biotehnika Biological Sciences English
Service Design and Management Teenuste disain ja juhtimine Management & Leadership Estonian
Mathematics and statistics Matemaatika ja statistika Mathematics Estonian
Robotics and Applied Data Science Robootika ja andmeteaduse rakendused Computer Science & IT Estonian
Community Development and Social Well-being Kogukondade arendamine ja sotsiaalne heaolu Social Sciences & Education Estonian
Combined Social Sciences Kombineeritud sotsiaalteadused Social Sciences & Education Estonian
Cultural Management Kultuurikorraldus Management & Leadership Estonian
Analysis of society and information processes Ühiskonna ja infoprotsesside analüüs Social & Cultural Studies Estonian
Semiotics Semiootika History English
Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language Vene keele õpetamine võõrkeelena Education & Teaching Russian
Inclusive Education Kaasav haridus Education & Teaching Estonian
Conversion Master in IT Infotehnoloogia mitteinformaatikutele Software Engineering Estonian
Politics and Governance in the Digital Age Poliitika ja valitsemine digiajastul Politics & International Relations English
Teacher Education Õpetajaharidus Education & Teaching Estonian
International Law and Human Rights Rahvusvaheline õigus ja inimõigused Law English
Educational Technology Haridustehnoloogia Education & Teaching English
Information Technology Law Infotehnoloogiaõigus Law English
Teacher of Arts and Technology Kunstide ja tehnoloogia õpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
Folkloristics and Applied Heritage Studies Folkloristika ja pärandirakendused Humanities & Cultural Studies English
Digital Administration Digiühiskonna juhtimine Politics & International Relations English
Nursing Science Õendusteadus Nursing Estonian
Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Tänapäeva Aasia ja Lähis-Ida uuringud Sociology English
Teacher of Mathematics as Additional Specialisation Matemaatikaõpetaja lisaerialana Education & Teaching Estonian
Robotics and Computer Engineering Arvutitehnika ja robootika Electrical Engineering English
Software Engineering Tarkvaratehnika Software Engineering English
Teacher of Several Subjects in Basic School Põhikooli mitme aine õpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Andmeteadus ja tehisintellekt Computer Science & IT Estonian
Excellence in Analytical Chemistry Analüütiline keemia Chemistry English
Quantitative Economics Matemaatiline majandusteadus Economics English
Applied Behavioral Science Rakenduslik käitumisteadus Psychology Estonian
Ethnology, Folkloristics and Applied Anthropology Etnoloogia, folkloristika ja rakendusantropoloogia Humanities & Cultural Studies Estonian
Creative Project Management Loovprojektide juhtimine Management & Leadership English
Clinical Nutrition Kliiniline toitmine Rehabilitation Sciences English
Teacher of Foreign Languages Võõrkeeleõpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
Teacher of Mathematics and Informatics Matemaatika- ja informaatikaõpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
High School Science Teacher Gümnaasiumi loodusteaduste õpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
Biology and Eco-innovation Bioloogia ja ökoinnovatsioon Biological Sciences Estonian
Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking Ettevõtlikkus majanduspoliitika kujundamises Economics English
Creative Applications of Cultural Heritage Kultuuripärandi loovrakendused Humanities & Cultural Studies Estonian
Literature and Theatre Research Kirjandus- ja teatriteadus Literature Estonian
Change Management in Society Muutuste juhtimine ühiskonnas Social Sciences & Education Estonian
Materials Science and Technology Materjaliteadus ja tehnoloogia Physics & Astronomy English
Estonian and Finno-Ugric Languages Eesti keel ja soome-ugri keeled Linguistics & Language Studies English
Innovation in Bioengineering Innovatsioon bioinseneerias Biological Sciences English
Public Health Rahvatervishoid Health Sciences Estonian
Central and Eastern European, Russian and Eurasian Studies Kesk- ja Ida-Euroopa, Venemaa ja Euraasia uuringud Politics & International Relations English
Actuarial and Financial Engineering Kindlustus- ja finantsmatemaatika Mathematics English
Informatics Informaatika Software Engineering English
Translation Studies Tõlketeadus Linguistics & Language Studies Estonian
Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society Linnastunud ühiskonna geoinformaatika Earth Sciences & Geology English
Physical Education and Sport Kehaline kasvatus ja sport Sport and Exercise Science Estonian
European Studies Euroopa õpingud Politics & International Relations Estonian
Sound and Visual Technology Heli- ja visuaaltehnoloogia Media Production English
Innovation and Technology Management Innovatsiooni ja tehnoloogia juhtimine Management & Leadership English
Strategic Management Strateegiline juhtimine Management & Leadership Estonian
Managerial and digital communication Juhtimis- ja digikommunikatsioon Journalism Estonian
Biomedicine Biomeditsiin Biological Sciences Estonian
Disinformation and Societal Resilience Desinformatsioon ja ühiskondlik toimepidevus Social Sciences & Education English
International Relations and Regional Studies Rahvusvahelised suhted ja regiooni uuringud Politics & International Relations English
Teacher of Estonian Language and Literature Eesti keele ja kirjanduse õpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
Educational Innovation Haridusinnovatsioon Management & Leadership Estonian
Contemporary Economy Kaasaegne majandus Economics Estonian
Person–centered Social Innovation Inimesekeskne sotsiaalne innovatsioon Social Sciences & Education Estonian
History Ajalugu History English
Molecular Biosciences Molekulaarsed bioteadused Biological Sciences Estonian
Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics Eesti ja soome-ugri keeleteadus Literature Estonian
Teacher of Languages in a Multilingual School Keeleõpetaja mitmekeelses koolis Education & Teaching Estonian
European Languages and Cultures Euroopa keeled ja kultuurid Linguistics & Language Studies English
Contemporary Financial Management Kaasaegne finantsjuhtimine Accounting Estonian
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
49 programmes
Browse 49 programmes of research-degree study at University of Tartu. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
Folkloristics Folkloristika Literature English
Comparative Literature Võrdlev kirjandusteadus Literature English
Molecular Biotechnology Molekulaarne biotehnoloogia Biochemistry English
Space research and technology Kosmoseteadus ja -tehnoloogia Physics & Astronomy English
Mathematics and Computer Science Matemaatika ja informaatika Estonian +1
Art History Kunstiajalugu History English
Classical Philology Klassikaline filoloogia Literature English
Religious studies Religiooniuuringud Religious Studies English
Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability Elurikkus ja ökoloogiline jätkusuutlikkus Biological Sciences English
Social Sciences Sotsiaalteadused Estonian +1
Physics Füüsika Physics & Astronomy English
Finno-Ugric Studies Fennougristika Literature Estonian +1
Genomics Genoomika Biological Sciences English
Media and Communication Meedia ja kommunikatsioon Journalism English
Spanish Language and Literature Hispaania keel ja kirjandus Literature English
Science Education Loodusteaduslik haridus Education & Teaching English
Neurosciences Neuroteadused Medicine English
Engineering and Technology Tehnika ja tehnoloogia Estonian +1
Sustainable Energetics Jätkusuutlik energeetika Energy Engineering English
Environmental Technology Keskkonnatehnoloogia Environmental Engineering English
Computer Engineering Arvutitehnika Electrical Engineering English
Materials Science Materjaliteadus Physics & Astronomy English
Scandinavian Languages and Literature Skandinavistika Literature English
Theology Teoloogia Religious Studies English
Educational Science Haridusteadus Education & Teaching English
Estonian Literature Eesti kirjandus Literature English
Medicine Arstiteadus Medicine Estonian
Mathematical Sciences Matemaatilised teadused Mathematics English
Exercise and Sport Sciences Liikumis- ja sporditeadused Sport and Exercise Science English
Educational Sciences Haridusteadused Estonian +1
Chemistry Keemia Chemistry English
Archaeology Arheoloogia History English
Theatre Research Teatriteadus Literature English
Life and Earth Sciences Elu- ja maateadused Estonian +1
Linguistics Keeleteadus Literature Estonian +1
Medicine and Sport Meditsiin ja sport Estonian +1
English Language and Literature Inglise keel ja kirjandus Literature English
Humanities Humanitaarteadused Estonian +2
Ethnology Etnoloogia Literature English
Computer Science Informaatika Software Engineering English
Economics Majandusteadus Economics English
Russian Language and Literature Vene keel ja kirjandus Literature Russian
Chemical and Physical Sciences Füüsika ja keemia Estonian +1
Sociology Sotsioloogia Sociology English
German Language and Literature Saksa keel ja kirjandus Literature English
French Language and Literature Prantsuse keel ja kirjandus Literature English
Political Science Politoloogia Politics & International Relations English
Pharmacy Proviisor Pharmacy English
Geology Geoloogia Earth Sciences & Geology English
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
30 programmes
University of Tartu also offers 30 programmes across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.
Neurology Neuroloogia Medicine Estonian
Dentistry Hambaarstiteadus Dentistry Estonian
Medical genetics Meditsiinigeneetika Medicine Estonian
Physical and rehabilitation medicine Taastusravi Medicine Estonian
Cardiac Surgery Kardiokirurgia Medicine Estonian
Forensic Medicine Kohtuarstiteadus Medicine Estonian
Allergology-immunology Allergoloogia-immunoloogia Medicine Estonian
Psychiatry Psühhiaatria Medicine Estonian
Rehabilitation Medicine Taastusravi Medicine Estonian
Anaesthesiology and intensive care Anestesioloogia ja intensiivravi Medicine Estonian
Eye surgery subspeciality in ophthalmology Oftalmoloogia Medicine Estonian
Orthodontics Ortodontia Dentistry Estonian
General thoracic surgeon Torakaalkirurgia Medicine Estonian
Urology Uroloogia Medicine Estonian
Internal medicine Sisehaigused Medicine Estonian
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Sünnitusabi ja günekoloogia Medicine Estonian
Emergency medicine Erakorraline meditsiin Medicine Estonian
Family Medicine Peremeditsiin Medicine Estonian
Paediatrics Pediaatria Medicine Estonian
Haematology Hematoloogia Medicine Estonian
Laboratory medicine Laborimeditsiin Medicine Estonian
Ophthalmology Oftalmoloogia Medicine Estonian
Nefroloogia Medicine Estonian
Vascular surgery Vaskulaarkirurgia Medicine Estonian
Primary School Teacher Klassiõpetaja Education & Teaching Estonian
Cardiology Kardioloogia Medicine Estonian
General surgery Üldkirurgia Medicine Estonian
Radiology Radioloogia Medicine Estonian
Pathology Patoloogia Medicine Estonian
Otorhinolaryngology Otorinolarüngoloogia Medicine Estonian
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Scholarships in Estonia
Scholarship opportunities open to students attending universities in Estonia are listed below. Eligibility, deadlines, and award amounts vary; always confirm details with the awarding body before applying.
How to apply to University of Tartu
The standard application path for University of Tartu, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. University of Tartu offers 195 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Each programme at University of Tartu has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Apply directly via University of Tartu's online portal at www.ut.ee. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Tartu
Common questions students ask about University of Tartu — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
Where can I find University of Tartu?
The institution is located in Tartu, Estonia.
What is University of Tartu's control type?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How is University of Tartu ranked?
University of Tartu is ranked #622 globally and #1 in Estonia.
Is University of Tartu officially recognised?
University of Tartu is accredited by Estonian Higher Education Quality Agency.
Where can I learn more about University of Tartu?
University of Tartu's official website is www.ut.ee.
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