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This year, 10,835 people applied for studies at the first and second levels of higher education at the University of Tartu, submitting a total of 15,020 applications. Compared to the previous year, the number of applications for first-level studies has remained the same, while applications for master’s studies have increased by 7%.

The University of Tartu claimed overall victory at this year’s Student Summer Games, ahead of Tallinn University of Technology in intense competition. University of Tartu athletes won first place in 20 of the 46 events and activities, securing the overall title.

Graduation ceremony photos of the School of Economics and Business Administration.

Oskar Johannes Jõgeva gave a speech at the Graduation Ceremony of the School of Economics and Business Administration. Read his speech.

The master’s thesis of Jiahao Zhu, a student in the Quantitative Economics master’s programme at the University of Tartu School of Economics and Business Administration, titled “Roheüleminek Eesti ettevõtetes ja selle mõju ettevõtete tegevusedukusele” (“Estonian Firms’ Green Transition And Its Effects On Firm Performance”), won first prize in the student research paper competition organised by Latvijas Banka.

Doctoral Summer School in Narva-Jõesuu Highlighted Young Researchers’ Work and Collaboration

This autumn, doctoral researchers of the University of Tartu will again have the opportunity to participate in the three-minute thesis competition. The competition will be held on 21 October in the conference hall of the University of Tartu Library.

University of Tartu graduation ceremonies take place from 12 to 20 June. Live streaming, recordings and photos of the ceremonies are available on UTTV.

Maaja Vadi, Professor of Management at the University of Tartu, was among the panel members involved in the evaluation process of the European Research Council, or ERC, Consolidator Grant 2024.

Konsta Rauhala studied a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) at the University of Tartu. Now working in procurement in Finland, Konsta describes his time in Tartu as the best three years of his life.

TEDx University of Tartu brings people together to share “ideas worth spreading” across diverse topics on 2 June at the University of Tartu Delta Centre.

On 6 May, Jaan Looga defended his doctoral thesis in economics entitled „The Role of Small Peripheral Local Governments in Farm Innovation: Land Consolidation as a Spatial Planning Instrument in Estonia".

Academic freedom refers to the ability of students, teaching staff, and researchers to express their views freely and ensures the independence of universities. In Estonia, academic freedom remains high, but according to a recent report, it is declining worldwide.

Diversity Day is celebrated in Estonia and across Europe on 13 May, the second Wednesday in May, and the whole month is marked as Diversity Month. The aim is to value the uniqueness of every individual and emphasise the importance of an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment.

Researchers from the University of Tartu and other universities have published an article in the international journal Review of Managerial Science, in which they empirically test a change management framework that incorporates crisis preparedness as a critical factor influencing change success.

On 15 May, from 10:15 to 11:45, he gives a public lecture “Applying for ERC grants. The future of European research” in the building of the Institute of Cultural Research (Ülikooli 16–216).

A new comprehensive study on Estonian leadership, commissioned by Enterprise Estonia and conducted by the University of Tartu and LevelLab OÜ, reveals that Estonian companies are embracing a more inclusive and human-centric management style, while also adapting rapidly to technological and global changes.

Why do so many attempts to distribute authority fail—even in organizations deeply committed to decentralization of authority?

Mateusz Micuda is studying economics and business at the University of Tartu on an Erasmus exchange programme. Being in Estonia has given Mateusz the opportunity to learn about local culture and experience life in the region alongside his studies.

On 29 April, Denim Day will be marked in Estonia for the first time to express support for survivors of sexual violence and to emphasise that no choice of clothing ever constitutes consent. Everyone is invited to wear jeans on this day as a sign of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.