University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia · Estonia tuition policy
- Your destination
- Tartu, Estonia
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Estonia’s leading research university (founded 1632), strong in computer science, medicine and the natural sciences.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Estonia's leading university. Some English-taught programmes offer scholarships.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Estonian / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Estonian / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Estonian / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Conditional: free only under specific conditions (language of instruction, study duration or study-place type). See the country policy for details.
Programme entries (13)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (MSc) | Master | English | Fee-based for English-taught programme (verify amount) | Not yet verified |
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | Estonian | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor | Bachelor | Estonian | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master (also in English) | Master | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Estonian | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Estonian | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Estonian / English | English-taught Bachelor’s are fee-based; many English-taught Master’s offer tuition-waiver places for EU/EEA citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Estonian for free study places; English for fee-based programmes. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school leaving certificate giving access to higher education. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Estonian-taught programmes require Estonian proof; English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: applications ≈ February–June depending on the programme; verify on SAIS.
How to apply
SAIS (sais.ee) and direct portal · Admissions portal →
Admissions are handled through the national SAIS portal and direct institution portals.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- SAIS (sais.ee) and direct portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ February
- Applications close
- ≈ February–June depending on programme
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations, submitted via SAIS or directly.
- Note
- National admission system (SAIS).
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://ut.ee
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- admissions@ut.ee
- Admissions phone
- +372 737 6114
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Tartu official website
https://ut.ee - University of Tartu — scholarship / tuition-waiver information
https://ut.ee/en/content/scholarship-information - University of Tartu — tuition / fees (official)
https://ut.ee/en/content/cost-tuition - University of Tartu — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://ut.ee/en/admissions-0 - Study in Estonia – Master's programmes
https://www.studyinestonia.ee/ - EAMT – full-time studies in Estonian are free regardless of country of origin
https://eamt.ee/en/admissions/admission-dates/