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Application for the spring semester’s micro-credential programmes has started
Adult learners are welcome to participate in micro-credential programmes starting in the spring semester to acquire an additional specialisation or competence in a narrow field. Applications can be submitted until 26 January.
13 December 2024 continuing education
Rector: raising an educated nation does not mean grinding down the top, it is about lifting up the lows
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2024.
01 December 2024 university
Swedbank Supports University of Tartu Economics and Business Administration Students with Scholarships
Swedbank AS supports bachelor's and master’s Students at the School of Economics and Business Administration.
The Grand Finale of Open Innovation Academy Hackathon 2024 on November 29
November 29, marks the grand finale of the Open Innovation Academy Hackathon 2024
29 November 2024
RECORDING: rector is handing over the University of Tartu honorary decorations
Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall.
21 November 2024 recognition 
IAREP 2025: Behavioural Insights in Research and Policymaking
In summer 2025, IAREP conference comes to Tartu, Estonia! It will take place from 17 - 20 June and will feature distinguished keynote speakers Anu Realo, Liam Delaney, Elisabeth Costa and Jaan Aru.
19 November 2024 cooperationresearch
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
25 October 2024 recognition 
A Student-Created Solution That Makes Investing Easier!
Uku Joost Annus and Hans Albert Allik, Business Administration students from the University of Tartu's Faculty of Economics, along with Oskar Pukk, a Computer Science student from the UT Institute of Computer Science, have taken on the mission of solving the challenges faced by retail investors. What started as an idea a year ago has now grown into Investonian – a platform that simplifies finding and analysing stocks.
The University of Tartu School of Economics and Business Administration Alumni Association Hermes invites you to participate in an economics essay competition – Is the Market Economy Dead?
Tartu Ülikooli majandusteaduskonna vilistlasühing Hermes kutsub osalema majandusalaste esseede konkursil. Kas turumajandus on surnud?
21 March 2025 alumni
Bus Baltica: Students Developing Sustainable Mobility Solutions in the Baltics
At the start of the 2024 fall semester, a remarkable collaboration project called the Bus Baltica 6-Day Sustainable Mobility Training Program
Just Transition Forum envisions the future of Ida-Viru county, discussing sustainable industry, the self-learning factory and flexible labour market
On 14 November, the Just Transition Forum “From smart shrinkage to sustainable large-scale industry. Visions for the future of Ida-Viru” will be held at the Narva College.
Five international doctoral students from the University of Tartu to participate in the English-edition gala of the Estonian Academy of Sciences' competition “Science in 3 minutes”
On Friday, 18 October, starting at 18:00, the final gala of the Estonian Academy of Sciences' English-language competition “Science in 3 minutes” will take place.
15 October 2024 research
Business Ideas Pre-incubation Starts Again – University of Tartu Students Are Invited to Participate!
Business Ideas Pre-incubation Starts Again – University of Tartu Students Are Invited to Participate!
01 October 2024 entrepreneurshipstudies
New volunteers welcome to make camouflage nets for Ukraine
At the University of Tartu, the weaving of camouflage nets and the making of helmet covers for the Ukrainian armed forces continues.
17 September 2024 for society
Admission to 1-Year Master's Programme is open: “Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking”
Applying to 1-year master’s programme, Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking is now open.
Admission to 1-Year Master's Programme is open: „Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking“
Applying to 1-year master’s programme, Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking is now open.
University invites nominations for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award
Until 31 October, nominations can be submitted for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award.
04 September 2024 recognition 
Nominate candidates for honorary decorations until 20 September
Nominations can be submitted via the web form until 20 September.
04 September 2024 recognition 
The mentoring programme offers a valuable experience for both students and alumni
The mentoring programme will be held again this autumn semester, welcoming students, alumni and university staff to apply until 23 September.
26 August 2024 studiesalumni
Registration for the Three Minute Thesis competition ends on 19 September
The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.
26 August 2024 research