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Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
08 April 2025 internationaladmissions
Dark diversity reveals global impoverishment of natural vegetation 
A study recently published in Nature indicates that human activities have a negative effect on the biodiversity of wildlife hundreds of kilometres away.
02 April 2025 sustainabilityresearch
The Industrial Master's Programme in IT received a record amount of companies and students this year
The Industrial Master’s Programme in IT attracted a record number of applicants. A total of 18 companies are participating, and 54 master’s students applied for the available positions.
The specialists from the University of Tartu create unified and secure access to Europe's supercomputers
The specialists from the University of Tartu create unified and secure access to Europe's supercomputers
Our Students Competed in Programming Against Europe’s Top Universities
A team of computer science students from the University of Tartu performed successfully at the ICPC European Programming Championship held in Portugal, achieving 13th place out of 53 participating teams.
31 March 2025 studiesinternational
As last year, University of Tartu supports nine scientific discoveries with business potential
The University of Tartu Feasibility Fund received a record number of 53 grant applications, nine of which will receive funding in the total amount of 315,000 euros.
31 March 2025 entrepreneurship
UT students' interest in studying at ENLIGHT partner universities has increased
The call for the Erasmus+ intra-European mobility application for the 2025/2026 academic year closed in March, revealing increased interest among students in studying at ENLIGHT universities.
28 March 2025
University of Tartu signed cooperation agreement with subsidiary of Karl Storz, Europe’s largest producer of surgical equipment
On Monday, 24 March, a producer of medical endoscopes, OÜ Karl Storz Video Endoscopy Estonia, and the University of Tartu signed a cooperation agreement.
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
25 March 2025 researchfor society
The importance of hydrogen technology in renewable energy and the commercialisation of science
In the Institute of Chemistry’s podcast “Future Energy – The Future of Energy”, hosts Karl-Ander Kasuk and Ove Oll discussed hydrogen technology with Silver Sepp, co-founder of H2Electro.
31 March 2025 research
LERU-CE7 rectors met in Tartu to discuss the future of European research and education
On 14–15 March, rectors from the partnership programme LERU-CE7 between the League of European Research Universities and a group of seven leading Central European universities (CE7) gathered at the University of Tartu.
18 March 2025 international
University council discussed the new strategic plan and offered guidance for improvement
Uues arengukavas aastani 2035 on kavandi järgi kolm arengusuunda: rahvusvaheliselt konkurentsivõimeline teadusülikool, ühiskondlikult mõjukas ülikool ning parima õpi- ja töökeskkonnaga ülikool.
28 March 2025 university
AS Medisoft and the University of Tartu are simplifying the work of general physicians
AS Medisoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Computer Science and AIRE, is testing the use of large language models to automate the documentation of general physician's (GP) visits.
University of Tartu celebrated Mother Tongue Day
On 14 March, the University of Tartu celebrated Mother Tongue Day.
13 March 2025 university
Leave your mark – come join the University of Tartu Student Union!
Starting from March 24, it is possible to apply for the position of a student representative of the University of Tartu, both faculty and institute.
06 March 2025 studies
Five superpowers that doctoral studies will develop in you
Doctoral studies offer the chance to become an expert in a narrow field while also developing the skills of making connections and the ability to process information, manage challenging projects, learn from criticism, and, at the same time, manage time efficiently.
06 March 2025 studiesfor society
University has opened a channel for breach reporting
Now, the internal reporting channel of the University of Tartu in FaceUp can be used to send breach reports confidentially and, if requested, anonymously. It is no longer possible to report by email.
06 March 2025 university
More than 160 students took part in the mentoring programme in the autumn semester
This year’s mentoring programme, which drew a record number of participants – 167 mentoring pairs, ended on 19 February.
03 March 2025 alumni
University of Tartu awarded four early-stage researchers at the Independence Day ceremony
Today, at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the University of Tartu assembly hall, the Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prize, the Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship and the Lennart Meri award for research and for master’s thesis were presented.
21 February 2025 recognition 
Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship was awarded to Research Fellow in Materials Science Kristjan Kalam
On 21 February, the recipient of this year’s Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship was announced at the ceremony of the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the University of Tartu assembly hall. The 18,000-euro scholarship was awarded to Kristjan Kalam, a Research Fellow in Materials Science at the Institute of Physics.
21 February 2025 recognition