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Government introduced restrictions concerning students who are Russian citizens
On 30 July, an amendment to the regulation of the Government came into force, restricting Russian citizens from applying for temporary residence permits or visas for studying in Estonia.
03 August 2022 university
Kantar Emor survey: University of Tartu diploma is still the most valued in the labour market
According to the universities’ reputation survey people of all age groups consider the University of Tartu to be Estonia’s most reputable higher education institution.
28 June 2022 admissions
Research news: personality and obesity, ethics of immigration, coronavirus pandemic and wound treatment
The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
20 June 2022 research
The receivers of the University of Tartu Asia Centre Scholarship were announced
The receivers of the University of Tartu Asia Centre Scholarship were announced
14 June 2022 studies
Coronavirus infections down by a third from last month
The results of the recently ended wave of the prevalence study led by the University of Tartu show that the number of people infected with coronavirus has been on the decline for a third month.
14 June 2022 research
New drug suggests more successful breast cancer treatment in future
University of Tartu researchers in cooperation with colleagues from the Principe Felice Research Center of Valencia have developed a new drug OximUNO, which has shown to treat breast cancer in mice.
14 June 2022 research
University of Tartu presents research-intensive business ideas at Demo Day
On Thursday, 16 June, at the Demo Day at the University of Tartu Delta Centre, the university's researchers will present to prospective partners and investors nearly 30 development ideas.
University of Tartu continues among the top 300 in world university rankings
The University of Tartu has risen in the newly published QS World University Rankings compared to last year and shares the 296th position.
09 June 2022 admissions
Ukrainian students continue to need help from all of us
More than 300 Ukrainian citizens have applied for admission by now, and the number of Ukrainian students is expected to double by the autumn.
30 May 2022 for society
Research news: good conflicts, social stratification, active lessons and wetland gases
The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
25 May 2022 research
24 May 2022 research
Admission of Ukrainian students to the University of Tartu Faculty of Medicine
The University of Tartu offers students of Ukrainian citizenship who have already started medical studies in Ukraine the possibility to continue their studies at University of Tartu.
10 May 2022 admissions
University of Tartu invites applications for the expatriate Estonian visiting professor's scholarship
Application is open for the scholarship for expatriate Estonian visiting professor.
11 May 2022 university
Coronavirus wave is receding slowly
The results of the prevalence study led by the University of Tartu show that the number of coronavirus infections has decreased considerably over a month, but the wave is not over yet.
10 May 2022 research
UT students and staff can take courses on the popular learning platform Coursera
Until October 2022, all UT members can take one free Coursera course. Students can also use it towards the completion of their curriculum if they wish.
28 April 2022 continuing education
Physiotherapy helps reduce Parkinson’s-related difficulties in daily activities
According to a recent study, two-month group physiotherapy helps significantly reduce difficulties in the daily functional tasks of patients with Parkinson
30 May 2022 research
Prevalence study: coronavirus still widespread, booster dose recommended
The results of the recently completed stage of coronavirus prevalence study led by the University of Tartu show that although the epidemic is gradually receding, the prevalence of the coronavirus is
12 April 2022 research
Extended application deadline for Ukrainian citizens 
The UT has extended the application deadline for Ukrainian citizens until 1 June for all English-taught first and second-level programmes.
07 April 2022 admissions
Satisfaction with work environment, physiotherapy for Parkinson’s patients, language chunking, and mitigating drought stress in plants
The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
28 March 2022 research
Current coronavirus prevalence is more than double the peaks of previous infection waves
The recently completed wave of the coronavirus prevalence study led by the University of Tartu shows that coronavirus prevalence in the Estonian adult population has tripled since January.
22 March 2022 research