Internationally influential research 

The University of Tartu is among the top 1% of the world's most cited research institutions in 15 research areas. The university has been the most successful in Estonia in establishing European Research Area (ERA) Chairs. The university's seven ERA Chairs have attracted top researchers from all over the world to bring further excellence to a number of research areas. Our researchers have also received seven European Research Council (ERC) grants, which are among the most prestigious in the world of research.