Admissions

Why choose the University of Tartu?

  • The University of Tartu belongs to the top 1.2% of the world's best universities.
  • It is the only international research university in Estonia that offers a wide range of study opportunities in a historically rich learning atmosphere.
  • Research-based curricula, high quality and international collaboration are the three characteristics of education at the University of Tartu. This combination provides graduates with recognised qualifications that make them competitive both locally and internationally.

Bachelor of Business Administration is a 3-year full-time programme preparing students for successful entry to the international or local labour market and further studies. The programme aims to develop a thorough understanding of an enterprise and its environment.

  • Taught fully in English in a multiculutral group of students.
  • Extensive practical learning is an integral part of the studies. It Includes internships, company visits, lectures by top industry specialists, business events, and even developing your own company with the help of the University of Tartu sTARTUp Lab.
  • Springboard for entering into local or international labour market or continuing at master's level
  • A business degree gives you the foundation to take your career anywhere.
  • Studies cover all significant areas of business administration, ranging from marketing to finance.

See all the information about the programme here.

We have four Master's degree porgrammes

  • Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Focusing on Asian and Middle Eastern economies, politics, cultures, societies and languages (e.g. Japanese, Chinese, Korean). See more here.
  • Innovation and Technology Management. The programme aims to educate specialists who can implement ICT solutions to management processes of enterprises and thus help companies grow through more added value created. See more here.

  • Quantitative Economics. The programme gives students strong preparation in contemporary economic theory and econometric analysis methods, enabling them to analyse and forecast economic processes. See more here.

  • Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking. You will gain diverse knowledge of economic development, management, politics and international trends and strong analytical skills to shape local, national and global policies. See more here.

See our 2021 recap

Doctoral studies prepare students for employment as teaching or research staff in universities and other research institutions, or as lead professional specialists in non-academic establishments. Doctoral studies are research-based studies at the topmost level of higher education, during which the doctoral student acquires the necessary skills for independent research, development, and creative work.

The programme consists of two modules:

1. Research, Development and Creative Work module (5460 hours, equivalent to 210 ECTS credits);

2. Study module (780 hours, equivalent to 30 ECTS credits).

Read more about our doctoral programme here.

Admission here.

The micro-degree program is a longer continuing education program with comprehensive content, which is created on the basis of advanced study subjects. The program creates an opportunity to acquire an additional specialty or professional competencies in a narrower field.

The volume of the university's micro-degree programs is 12-24 ECTS. The programs take into account the study volume and pace suitable for adult learners, so they can generally be completed within one or two semesters.

See all our programmes here.

Why come to study at the School of Economics and Business Administration?

  • Business and economics have been taught at the University of Tartu for more than 80 years.
  • The School of Economics and Business Administration (SEBA) has a leading role in Estonian economic education, with internationally qualified and experienced staff.
  • SEBA offers international English-taught education on Bachelor as well as on Master level.
  • Students receive a strong economic basis with skills for starting their own business as well as for becoming acknowledged specialists in finance, analytics, marketing etc.
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the University of Tartu rose to highest position of the Baltic countries in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) university rankings (read more).

Scholarships for applicants

Tuition fee

Practical info for new students

If you have any questions regarding studying write to programme manager or majandus@ut.ee

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