University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #362
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Students
- 13,600
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1632
Overview
The University of Tartu is Estonia's leading research university and the oldest in the Baltic states, founded in 1632. Ranked #=362 in QS World University Rankings 2026, it has 14,780 students including 1,273 international students. With over 50 scientific fields and 1,095 academic staff, it is consistently ranked among the top 2–6 European universities in specialized rankings.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Economics
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Sport Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Ecology
- Engineering
- Technology
- Education
- Theology
Accreditation: Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admission@ut.ee
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$3,000 – $7,000
From about $3,000 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elu- ja maateadused (opens in a new tab)eesti keel, inglise keel · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | 15.-30. september |
| Haridusteadused (opens in a new tab)eesti keel, inglise keel · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | 15.-30. september |
| Humanitaarteadused (opens in a new tab)eesti keel, inglise keel, vene keel · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | 15.-30. september |
| Meditsiin ja sport (opens in a new tab)eesti keel, inglise keel · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | 1.-15. juuni |
| Sotsiaalteadused (opens in a new tab)eesti keel, inglise keel · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | 15.-30. september |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.