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Exchange Students

There are multiple opportunities to come to study for a semester or two through exchange programmes. The major and most widely used options are: Erasmus, ISEP, inter-university agreements and intergovernmental agreements.

Exchange students are free to select courses from different programmes and faculties to compile a study plan that best suits their needs.

Information about English-taught courses is here.

Application information


Application deadlines

Autumn Semester     Spring Semester
May 1 - non EU applicants     November 1 - all applicants
June 1 - EU applicants      

Documents to be submitted
Please note that the online application form must be filled in after you have been selected by your home university for study abroad at the University of Tartu. Follow the instructions given in the online application form.
1. online application form
2. transcript of records issued by a home university (must bear an original seal and signature of an authorized official, in English)
3. copy of valid identification document (non EU applicants - copy of the passport page stating the applicant's personal particulars)
4. one photo (3 cm x 4 cm; attach to the application form)
5. proof of English language skills (not applicable for native speakers and students of the universities where English is the language of instruction)

Exchange students whose primary language is not English must meet level B2 requirements for English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please view these requirements here: European Levels - Self Assessment Grid.
Documented evidence is needed to demonstrate your English language proficiency. This could include an official letter from a language instructor at your university stating that your English skills are sufficient to study abroad. If you have taken an international test of the English language (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), please send us a copy of the test score.

All the admission documents should be sent to the International Student Service - see contacts.
If the complete set of documents is not sent by the required deadline, the university cannot process documents on time and the student's application may subsequently be rejected.