University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #350
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 13,600
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1632
Overview
The University of Tartu (founded 1632) is Estonia's national university and leading research institution. It enrols over 13,600 students and employs more than 3,600 staff, with nearly 100,000 alumni worldwide. The university offers more than 140 degree programmes and 1,200 continuing education courses across four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Medicine, and Science and Technology. It is consistently ranked among the world's top 350 universities and is among the top 1% globally in clinical medicine research.
Fields of study
- Arts & Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Educational Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Sciences & Technology
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Theology
Accreditation: HAKA (formerly EKKA) – Estonian Agency of Higher Education Quality Assessment and Accreditation
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- sisseastumine@ut.ee
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
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) | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Haridusteadused (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Humanitaarteadused (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Meditsiin ja sport (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sotsiaalteadused (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 5, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.