Why Study in Tartu |
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- Quality education since 1632: from its foundation by Swedish King Gustavus II Adolphus the University of Tartu has become a cradle of Estonian science and the alma mater for thousands of students in Northern Europe.
- Centuries-old academic traditions: many world-renowned scientists have worked here - physicists Moritz Hermann Jacobi and Emil Lenz, chemists Carl Claus and Wilhelm Ostwald, physiologist Carl Schmidt, pharmacist Johan Georg Dragendorff, anatomist August Rauber, naturalist Karl Ernst von Baer, founder of cultural semiotics Juri Lotman, and many more.
- World recognition of academic and scientific achievements: University of Tartu is the only Baltic member of the Coimbra Group, uniting reputable European research universities of long-standing traditions.
- University town with intellectual atmosphere: one out of every five citizens of Tartu are students of the University of Tartu.
- Convenient campus with up-to-date facilities: University occupies about 150 buildings, many of which are historical monuments. Most of the teaching facilities and student dorms have been recently constructed or renovated.
- Modern student accommodation: The University of Tartu has 8 modern student dormitories with double and single rooms. Each unit has several rooms and is equipped with a bathroom, kitchen, telephone and Internet connection.
- Computer labs and Internet access: free wireless Internet access is available at University buildings and multiple locations throughout Tartu, e.g. cafes, restaurants and even the Town Square! The University also has several well-equipped computer labs.
- Diverse international student community: every year about 500 international students from over 30 different countries study at the University of Tartu and highly value both the academic and student social life experience while at the University.
- Established support system for international students: all international students get a personal tutor to assist them with arrival, settling in the dorm, course registration and other practical issues before arrival and during their stay here. Each tutor has a group of no more than 10 students to help. Also, each semester starts with Orientation Days for international students organized by the International Student Office.
- Safe town with rich history and social life: foreign visitors find that Tartu is a safe town with lots of history to explore and social life to enjoy. Tartu offers several theaters, movie & concert venues, many museums and numerous restaurants and cafes to choose from. Besides that, the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) of the University of Tartu organizes trips, sports activities, parties and other cultural events for all international students.
WHY ESTONIA?
- Easy access to major cities in Europe and Russia
- Lower living costs than in most EU countries
- English spoken in the classroom and the street
- Safe environment and enchanting nature
- Information society: 81% of population use mobile phones and 54% use the Internet