Topic: studies

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.

The University of Tartu has launched a new continuing education course entitled “Foreign nationals in Estonian health system”. The course is based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global competency standards for refugee and migrant health and is the first of its kind in the world.

Speaker application is open until April 1 for TEDxUniversity of Tartu.

Summary of legislation in the field

At the conference “Teaching for learning 2026”, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk presented the teaching awards and the teaching quality award of 2025.

On 1 December, the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university, 142 doctoral degrees were conferred.

On 3 November at 13:00, Hanna Maria Kariis will defend her doctoral thesis "Improving pharmacotherapy outcomes in psychiatric and cardiovascular conditions"

The Graduation Ceremony of the Faculty of Medicine will take place on June 13 at 3 PM in the Assembly Hall of the University of Tartu.

Doctoral studies offer the chance to become an expert in a narrow field while also developing the skills of making connections and the ability to process information, manage challenging projects, learn from criticism, and, at the same time, manage time efficiently.

On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.