About
The University of Tartu, Estonia's oldest and largest university, is a leading research institution renowned for its strong faculties in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and IT. It offers a vibrant international environment with over 30 English-taught degree programs across all levels, supported by a dedicated International Student Service and a comprehensive Welcome Programme including a Buddy System. International students benefit from a rich academic culture and numerous opportunities for research engagement. A distinctive characteristic is its deep historical roots combined with a modern, research-intensive approach, making it a hub for innovation in the Baltic region.
Background
The University of Tartu (Estonian: Tartu Ülikool) is a public research university in Tartu, Estonia. It is the national university of Estonia, as well as the largest and oldest university in the country. The university was founded in 1632 by Gustavus Adolphus, at the time the king of Sweden. Currently, 15,573 students study at the university, of whom 1,435 are foreigners (9%). Most of the curriculum is instructed in Estonian. There are also 30 programmes taught in English: three at the undergraduate level and 27 at the master's level, including the Erasmus Mundus programme in Excellence in Analytical Chemistry. The historical buildings of the university are included in the European Heritage Label list as "embodiment of the ideas of a university in the Age of Enlightenment". The university is a member of the Coimbra Group and the Utrecht Network. The mascot of the university is a blue bird called Tiksu.
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