Established in 1632, the University of Tartu is Estonia's oldest and most prestigious university. According to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, it is among the top 350 universities in the world. The university is renowned for its strong research focus, with many faculty members engaged in cutting-edge research across various fields.
The University of Tartu offers a wide range of international degree programmes and opportunities for research and international exchange. Its diverse student body from around the world creates a multicultural environment, enriching the learning experience.
As of 2024, 15,206 students are studying at the University of Tartu, and 10% are international students from 100 countries.
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Undergraduate
BScScience and Technology
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
Bachelor+MasterMedicine (English group) (Integrated curriculum of bachelor’s and master’s studies)
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
BALanguages and Multilingualism in School
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Narva College
Prof higher educationInformation Technology Systems Development
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Narva College
First level programmes at the University of Tartu (instructed in Estonian)
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu
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Postgraduate
MScSoftware Engineering
Postgraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
MScEACH - Excellence in Analytical Chemistry
Postgraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
MAInternational Relations and Regional Studies
Postgraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
MAInnovation and Technology Management
Postgraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
MAPolitics and Governance in the Digital Age
Postgraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
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Doctoral
PhDMathematics and Computer Science (specialisation: Computer Science)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDSocial Sciences (specialisation: Economics or Business Administration)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDSocial Sciences (specialisation: Political Science)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDEngineering and Technology (specialisation: Computer Engineering)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDChemical and Physical Sciences (specialisation: Physics)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDLife and Earth Sciences (specialisation: Geography)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDEngineering and Technology (specialisation: Materials Science)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
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Departments
Faculty of Science and Technology Tartu
Tartu
PhDMathematics and Computer Science (specialisation: Computer Science)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDEngineering and Technology (specialisation: Computer Engineering)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDChemical and Physical Sciences (specialisation: Physics)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDLife and Earth Sciences (specialisation: Geography)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDEngineering and Technology (specialisation: Materials Science)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDChemical and Physical Sciences (specialisation: Chemistry)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
PhDLife and Earth Sciences (specialisation: Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology
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Faculty of Social Sciences Tartu
Tartu
PhDSocial Sciences (specialisation: Economics or Business Administration)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDSocial Sciences (specialisation: Political Science)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDSocial Sciences (specialisation: Media and Communication or Sociology)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDSocial Sciences (specialisation: Law)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDEducational Sciences (specialisation: Educational Science or Science Education)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDSocial Sciences (specialisation: Psychology)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
PhDSociology (City-University interaction in disaster risk reduction and enhancing the resilience of urban systems, MSCA)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences
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Faculty of Arts and Humanities Tartu
Tartu
PhDHumanities (specialisation: Theology or Religious Studies)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
PhDHumanities (English Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature, Scandinavian Languages and Literature, Classical Philology, Translation Studies)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
PhDHumanities (specialisation: Philosophy)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
PhDHumanities (specialisation: Folkloristics)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
PhDHumanities (specialisation: Semiotics and Culture Studies)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
PhDHumanities (specialisation: History, Archaeology or Art History)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
PhDHumanities (specialisation: Linguistics or Finno-Ugric Studies)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
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Faculty of Medicine Tartu
Tartu
PhDMedicine and Sport (specialisation: Medicine)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
PhDMedicine and Sport (specialisation: Neurosciences)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
PhDMedicine and Sport (specialisation: Pharmacy)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
PhDMedicine and Sport (specialisation: Exercise and Sport Sciences)
Doctoral, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
Bachelor+MasterMedicine (English group) (Integrated curriculum of bachelor’s and master’s studies)
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
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Narva College Narva
Narva
BALanguages and Multilingualism in School
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Narva College
Prof higher educationInformation Technology Systems Development
Undergraduate, full-time
University of Tartu, Narva College