Quick Summary
Public in Tartu, Estonia — University of Tartu, est. 1632. Ranked #358 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14500 students including 12% from outside Estonia. Known for strengths in Clinical and Health, Arts and Humanities, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the only university in the Baltics ranked in the top 1.2% of the world's best universities. It offers a unique blend of historical tradition and cutting-edge research, especially in IT and genetics.
Subject Strengths
Clinical and HealthArts and HumanitiesLife SciencesSocial SciencesComputer Science
Founded1632
TypePublic
Total Students14500
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio11
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsTartu University Hospital
AccreditationEstonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education (EKKA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#358
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#301-350
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,PhD
Programs
Medicine,Molecular and Cell Biology,Computer Science,Physics,Economics,Law,Linguistics
PhD Programs
Educational Technology,Various MOOCs
Online Programs
Estonian Genome Center,Institute of Genomics,Estonian Marine Institute,Institute of Physics
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education (EKKA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6
TOEFL75
Min GPA3
GRERequired for specific programs like Computer Science
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 15 (Non-EU), June 1 (EU)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
A strong motivation letter and a high GPA in relevant subjects are crucial. For English-taught programs, ensure your proficiency test meets the minimum threshold as they are strict on language requirements.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€6,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€7,800/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€7,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$108
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableTuition Waiver Scholarships,Dora Plus,Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships,Estonian National Scholarship Programme
Avg Scholarship$4,500
Financial AidAvailable for EU students and specific international grants
Work-StudyLimited opportunities within university departments
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Relations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Software Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$35,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Estonian tech sector and government agencies
Industry Connections
SkypeWiseBoltPlaytech
Notable Alumni
Karl Ernst von Baer,Wilhelm Ostwald,Yuri Lotman,Toomas Hendrik Ilves
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University of Tartu Academic Sports Club,Fitness centers,Athletics stadium
Student Clubs
International Student Ambassadors,ESN Tartu,Student Council,TÜ Debate Club
Library Resources
University of Tartu Library (Estonia's largest and oldest)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,ISEP,North-South-South,Bilateral Agreements
Summer Programs
Tartu Summer University,International Summer School in Social Sciences