News
The number of applications to study at the University of Tartu increased by 16%
This year, 10,808 people applied for first and second-level studies at the University of Tartu, submitting 14,863 applications.
University of Tartu’s new strategic plan focuses on enhancing international competitiveness and societal impact, and creating the best learning and working environment
On 16 June, the council of the University of Tartu approved the new strategic plan, which sets the direction for the university’s activities for the next ten years.
What sights can we see in Tartu along Struve Geodetic Arc?
From 12 June to 21 September, all University of Tartu staff and students and everyone else are welcome to complete the orienteering course “Exploring Tartu along Struve Geodetic Arc”.
City of Tartu invites everyone to communal work at Maarjavälja green area and Jaamamõisa stream
In June, all interested are invited to communal work in the Maarjavälja experimental area (between Viljandi road and the University of Tartu Physicum) and at Jaamamõisa stream.
University of Tartu is the only research institution in Estonia to be positively evaluated in all six fields of research
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.
UT Academic Sports Club invites university members to respond to physical activity survey
All students, staff and alumni of the University of Tartu are invited to respond to a physical activity survey of the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club until 20 June.
University of Tartu Foundation held festive reception for spring semester scholarship recipients and sponsors
On 30 May, the University of Tartu Foundation recognised scholarship recipients of the spring semester 2025 and thanked the foundation’s sponsors in the White Hall of the University of Tartu Museum.
Public lecture by Prof. Luiz Pessoa: “The entangled brain”
On June 12 at 16:00 Professor Luiz Passoa from the University of Maryland will give a public lecture titled “The entangled brain”. Listeners are welcome to Näituse 2 room 102 or Zoom.
Robert Ranisch's presentation on artificial intelligence in medicine
On Monday, 2 June at 16:15 an English-language colloquium will take place at the University of Tartu Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18–1008) and on Zoom, discussing the adoption of generative AI in medicine as a large-scale social experiment. The presentation will highlight the need for ethical conditions that support responsible and gradual implementation.
New season of podcast for international students “Tiksu to UniTartu”
The University of Tartu’s podcast for prospective international students, “Tiksu to UniTartu”, is back this summer with a second season.
Sexuality, menstruation and motherhood: Estonian Women’s Health Study makes women’s voices heard
Today, the University of Tartu Women’s Clinic publishes the results of the Estonian Women’s Health Study, which, among other topics, provides insights into women’s sexuality, menstrual health, menopause, and attitudes towards motherhood. Representatives of the research team introduce the results at the webinar on Monday, 26 May, at 15:00.
Urban sheep moved to Maarjavälja
In collaboration with the University of Tartu and the city of Tartu, the green area in the Maarjamõisa district is becoming an urban nature oasis partially maintained by Gotland sheep.
Mark your calendar: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students will be held on 22 October
We invite engaging presentations from all fields of research, delivered in clear language, in Estonian or English.
University’s staff and students logged more than 101 million steps in the challenge Spring Steps 2025
As many as 248 students and 231 staff members signed up for the step challenge that took place from 1 to 30 April.
Estonian universities and Estonian Research Council call to act on injustice
All Estonian public universities will celebrate Diversity Week from 5–11 May for the second year. This year’s focus is on encouraging people to notice and to act.
Professor of Radiology Pilvi Ilves gives her inaugural lecture on childhood stroke which can have severe consequences
On 22 May, at 16:15, Professor of Radiology of the University of Tartu Pilvi Ilves gives her inaugural lecture on childhood stroke in the university’s assembly hall. The lecture is in Estonian.
Conference „Ribosomes and antibiotics“
Welcome to the Estonian Doctoral School conference „Ribosomes and Antibiotics“! The conference is aimed at the PhD students and researchers of biomedical research and will be taking place 9-10 June.
Tartu Student Days Spring Festival features more than one hundred diverse events
Most of the events taking place during the Tartu Student Days Spring Festival from 25 April to 3 May are organised by student organisations from Tartu’s higher education institutions.
Apply for the University of Tartu Asia Centre scholarship
Apply for the University of Tartu Asia Centre scholarship
Spring Run attracted a record number of sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, despite the rainy weather, the third University of Tartu Spring Run took place, with over 700 participants reaching the finish line.
