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Discover a degree that matches your ambition

The University of Tartu is ranked among the top 1.2% of the world's best universities —and at SEBA you’ll turn that quality into skills you can use.

Choose from Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programmes, as well as short and flexible microdegree courses. Study in English or Estonian, with teaching designed to challenge your thinking and develop the skills that matter.

Research-based curricula, high quality and international collaboration are the three characteristics of education at the University of Tartu. A community where you’ll meet people who challenge you—in the best way.

Add student life, interdisciplinary perspectives, and plenty of chances to build your network with people who share your ambition.

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Bachelor's degree

3 YEARS | ON-CAMPUS | €4,200 per year

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the University of Tartu is a 3-year, full-time English-taught programme designed to launch you into the international job market or further studies—with a strong entrepreneurial mindset built in.

You’ll learn business by doing: real-life cases, company-led inputs, teamwork, company visits, a business plan, and an internship, all while studying at the University of Tartu Delta Centre.

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Master's degree

2 YEARS | ON-CAMPUS | €2,400-4,800 per year

Innovation and Technology Management (MA) is a 2-year, English-taught master’s for people who will be the bridge between technology and business. An interdisciplinary programme combines management, innovation, digitalisation and IT.

Opportunity to split studies between Tartu and Ghent University.

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2 YEARS | ON-CAMPUS | €2,400-4,800 per year

Quantitative Economics is an English-taught master’s that trains you to think like an economist and work like an analyst—using contemporary economic theory and econometrics to explain and forecast real-world economic processes.

You’ll study at the University of Tartu Delta Centre and gain a real edge through cooperation with the Bank of Estonia. Optio to divide studies between Tartu and Ghent University.

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1 YEAR | BLOCK MODE | €4,800 per year

Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking is a 1-year, English-taught master’s for people who want to shape public policy without stepping away from work.

You’ll blend economic policy and governance with startup thinking, exploring real digital-era challenges through topics like e-Estonia, technological solutions, and cyber security.

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Doctoral studies and micro degrees

Doctoral studies in the social sciences are for those who want to ask big questions and answer them rigorously—with research that can shape scholarship, policy, and practice. The programme prepares you for a career as an independent researcher and university teacher, as well as for senior expert roles in organisations that rely on evidence-based insight.

Throughout your doctoral journey, you will strengthen the skills to design and conduct independent research, develop new approaches, and communicate results clearly to both academic and non-academic audiences.

The programme consists of two modules:

  • Research, Development and Creative Work (5460 hours; 210 ECTS)
  • Study module (780 hours; 30 ECTS)

Doctoral programme

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Micro-degree and micro-credential programmes at the University of Tartu let you upgrade your skills fast with university-level courses—without committing to a full degree.

Choose a micro-degree (12–30 ECTS, usually 1–2 semesters) built from degree-study courses where you often study alongside degree students, or a micro-credential (5–30 ECTS, typically within one semester) in a dedicated learning group—both offered in block-mode or online and fee-based.

Finish, and you’ll earn a University of Tartu continuing education certificate—and, if you decide to go further, a smart step toward degree studies.

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It’s not just a university or a city, it’s a place that shapes who you are and stays with you forever.

Isabella, alumna of BBA

I knew I didn't want to be a pure coder or a traditional manager, but rather the bridge between them, Innovation and Technology Management masters was perfect for that.

Ulvi, alumni of ITM

I enjoyed the collaborative and international learning environment at the University of Tartu, which encouraged open discussions and diverse perspectives.

Sajani, alumna of Entrepreneurship of Economic Policymaking

All the knowledge and skills received there made it possible for me to publish my first academic paper, enter the Estonian job market and excel in my career.

Mykola, alumni of Quantitative Economics

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