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Autumn festival helps students settle in
This week, the city will be bustling with the Tartu Student Days Autumn Festival.
26 September 2022
Nominate a candidate for awarding with honorary decoration until 20 September
All university members are invited to nominate candidates who would deserve to be awarded the university's honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements.
07 September 2022 recognition 
New academic year of the University of Tartu starts with a student demonstration
On Monday, the opening ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic year takes place in front of the University of Tartu main building. Everyone is invited to rally in support of higher education funding.
24 August 2022 studies
Kantar Emor survey: University of Tartu diploma is still the most valued in the labour market
According to the universities’ reputation survey people of all age groups consider the University of Tartu to be Estonia’s most reputable higher education institution.
28 June 2022 admissions
UT students and staff can take courses on the popular learning platform Coursera
Until October 2022, all UT members can take one free Coursera course. Students can also use it towards the completion of their curriculum if they wish.
28 April 2022 continuing education
Extended application deadline for Ukrainian citizens 
The UT has extended the application deadline for Ukrainian citizens until 1 June for all English-taught first and second-level programmes.
07 April 2022 admissions
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk: Life is colourful, war is black and white
The University of Tartu senate’s decision not to admit new students from Russia and Belarus this year to bachelor’s and master’s studies has caused much controversy. Some people see this as a particular discriminatory step against the young people of these countries, including opponents of the regime, depriving them of the opportunity to study in the free world.
10 March 2022 university
The University of Tartu Senate’s address to the people of Ukraine
On 7 March, the university family gathered in front of the main building with Ukrainian flags and other symbols and recorded the address of the University of Tartu senate to the Ukrainian people.
07 March 2022 university
University of Tartu’s Delta Career Day is held for the fourth time
At Delta Career Day, held at the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club on Thursday, 3 March from 11–16, students can meet reputable employers in their field to find a future traineeship or job.
03 March 2022 cooperation
Help Ukrainian students continue their studies – make a donation to UT scholarship fund
The University of Tartu has established a scholarship fund to collect and channel donations to support the studies of Ukrainian students at the University of Tartu.
01 March 2022 studies
Recipients of the lifetime achievement award and national research awards have been announced
The award of outstanding lifetime achievements in research and development was presented to Professor emerita of the University of Tartu Ene-Margit Tiit and a total of 11 researchers of the University of Tartu were recognised with the annual awards for best research completed and published during the previous four years.
14 February 2022 recognition 
Apply for a master’s degree at the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics
Create your future at the University of Tartu! Choosing studies at the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, you become a specialist with a deep knowledge in your field and have excellent opportunities for further study or career.
10 February 2022 admissions
Digital cleanup – a step towards greener and more secure university
The Digital Cleanup Week takes place at the university this week and all members of the university are invited to declutter their personal or their unit’s digital life to move in small but effective steps towards a greener university.
24 January 2022 for society
Face-to-face teaching continues in the spring semester
The Rector’s Office of the University of Tartu has decided that the university continues face-to-face teaching in spring semester 2021/22. To be able to meet in classrooms and avoid major viral outbreaks, it is still important to get vaccinated, stay home when ill and postpone large events.
19 January 2022 studies
Admission to the University of Tartu has started
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in international bachelor’s and master’s studies to submit their applications in DreamApply. Applicants can use a brand new curriculum search system.
16 January 2022 admissions
University continues teaching face-to-face; exams may take place in classrooms
In 2022, teaching and studies continue according to the principles agreed upon at the beginning of the academic year.
15 December 2021 university
UPDATED: Masks must be worn in university buildings and unnecessary gatherings should be avoided. Larger events are cancelled
The university aims to keep studies open as long as possible, which is why stronger safety measures are imposed. Safe distancing should be maintained between people during classes, in public rooms and all, including those who are vaccinated, must wear masks in the university buildings. Only protective masks, not scarves or visors, may be used to cover the nose and mouth.
01 November 2021
Teaching and studies at the University of Tartu in autumn 2021
In order to keep the working and learning environment as normal as possible in the new academic year, the general rule of conduct applies that staff and students who work and study in the university buildings have been vaccinated against the coronavirus or wear masks.
25 October 2021
Vaccination opportunities near the university
At the beginning of the academic year, the University of Tartu and Tartu University Hospital are jointly organising vaccination days near the university’s study buildings to further improve the chances of starting face-to-face studies and meeting in the lecture halls. University members who have not been vaccinated yet can get the vaccine against Covid-19 without prior booking in the following places: at the university’s main building in room 140 (the first room on the right from the main entrance)
01 October 2021