Established in 1632, the University of Tartu is Estonia's oldest and most prestigious university. According to THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings 2023, it is among the top 1% of universities in the world. The university is renowned for its strong research focus, with many of its faculty members engaged in cutting-edge research across various fields.The University of Tartu offers a wide range of international degree programmes, as well as opportunities for research and international exchange. Its diverse student body from all over the world creates a multicultural environment, enriching the learning experience.
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The University of Tartu offers two bachelor’s programmes (three years): Business Administration and Science and Technology, and one combined bachelor’s and master’s programme in Medicine (six years) in English.
The University of Tartu offers 25 master’s degree programmes taught in English. The duration of master’s studies varies from one to two years depending on a study programme. The subjects include such fields as philosophy, semiotics, folkloristics, languages, education, international relations, political science, regional studies, law, economics, business management, finances, chemistry, measurement science, engineering, robotics, geoinformatics, computer science, bioengineering, materials science and technology etc.
The University of Tartu offers eight doctoral programmes, which faculty-based centres for doctoral studies coordinate. Each programme contains multiple specialities offered by the faculty. Doctoral studies are free of charge in Estonia. Doctoral student places are mainly offered as state-funded junior research fellow positions: doctoral students are both students and employees of the university. The junior research fellow's salary in 2023 is 1,720 euros per month for full-time work, with a net salary of ca. 1400 euros. The supervisor or the institute can grant an additional monthly salary or scholarship.
Each August, the University of Tartu organises a summer university that offers a wide range of high-quality international programmes for graduate and doctoral students as well as educators and young researchers. In addition to lectures, seminars and cultural programme, we collaborate with business enterprises and governmental institutions to offer study visits that integrate academic approaches and practices. New programmes will be announced in December 2023.
The prestigious, historic but modernised character of the university, the fascinating new research, the reputable researchers affiliated with the university, the university’s environment, and the student life in Tartu were influential in my decision to apply for my master’s at the University of Tartu.
One of the most amazing aspects of Estonia is how highly digitised and technologically advanced everything is. Together with being so safe, Estonia also manages to preserve its historical monuments and integrate them with the comfort and convenience modern technology gifts us. I love how Tartu is a student city, where you are constantly surrounded by an environment of like-minded students your age, who are all working and studying hard to achieve their dreams.
The Business Administration programme was an easy choice for me. Initially, I was drawn in by the wide array of disciplines and topics covered under the “Business Administration” name. I was interested in the many options for future careers and continuing education that the skills acquired would allow me to pursue. In 2017 I spent one year in Tallinn. At that time, I fell in love with the unique culture, music, and landscape that Estonia has to offer. When it was time to start school, I knew I wanted to return to Estonia and continue to experience and explore everything this great country has to offer.
