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This year, 10,808 people applied for first and second-level studies at the University of Tartu, submitting 14,863 applications.

Summer School Baltica – Free for UT Students.

Photos of the graduation ceremony of 20 June.

This spring, the University of Tartu issued diplomas to 3,093 new alumni.

The best bachelor's and master's theses in the School of Economics and Business Administration were rewarded.

Mathias Juust defended his doctoral thesis „Dynamic effects of trade shocks“

On Thursday, 5 June, a new board for the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU) was elected during a meeting of the student parliament.

On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.

Fresh podcast by professor Mihkel Tombak and professor Kadri Ukrainski, covering the black swan events of Estonia throughout the history.

The University of Tartu’s podcast for prospective international students, “Tiksu to UniTartu”, is back this summer with a second season.

The internationally renowned mentor program Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), highly valued by students interested in entrepreneurship, will begin its 4th season this fall.

Bachelor's theses schedules

On May 16-17, the Digital Nation Hackathon 2025 took place at the University of Tartu Delta Centre, bringing together over 50 participants, including students, public sector representatives, and mentors.

On 25 April, the solar car Solaride III Enefit was presented in the underground car park of the University of Tartu Delta academic building.

On 16 April, despite the rainy weather, the third University of Tartu Spring Run took place, with over 700 participants reaching the finish line.

Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.

The university opens 182 student places in doctoral studies this spring. Everyone who desires to create new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist or manager is welcome to apply.

The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.

On February 19, the research based business development program TIIVIK held its opening event at the University of Tartu Delta Building. Among participants there are researchers from the University of Tartu, TalTech, and the Estonian University of Life Sciences, as well as active students from the University of Tartu.

Admission to the School of Economics and Business Administration international bachelor's programme is open until 15 April.