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The University of Tartu is the largest and most prestigious university in Estonia, in the city of Tartu. It is renowned for its academic research, and belongs to the esteemed Coimbra group, as well as being ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

Tartu is the second biggest city in Estonia, after the capital Tallinn, and is considered to be an intellectual centre and a student town. It has a population of over 93,000 people and has a refreshing mix of old and very modern architecture. 

Network partner

The Univerity of Tartu and the University of Glasgow are both members of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. 

Programme partner

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree: Central & East European, Russian & Eurasian Studies

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree: International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD)

Mobility partner

>> Information for incoming students

• Estimated number of mobility places: 4-6 full-year or 8-12 semester places

Key facts University of Tartu

• Language of teaching: courses available in English
• Roughly 13,000 students (including 800 international students from over 70 countries)
• Calendar: teaching runs from September until February and February until June, with exams in December and May
• Entry requirements
• Grading system
• Accommodation is available in the student village or in private housing
• Course Listing
• Scholarship Information 

Travel and costs

• University of Glasgow Financial support - guaranteed funding available through Erasmus+
• Cost of living
• Scholarship information 
• The nearest international airport is Tallinn, and from there you can get a bus to Tartu which should take no more than 3 hours
• It is possible to travel to Estonia’s neighbouring countries, and even Finland, by public transport

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