University of Tartu, Estonia
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
Available Subject Areas
- Central & East European Studies
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
Useful weblinks

University of Tartu, Ulikooli 18, Estonia
Erasmus Code
EE TARTU02
Partner web
http://www.ut.ee/en
Partner mobility web
http://www.ut.ee/en/mobility
Mobility contact
erasmusin@ut.ee
Disability support
https://www.ut.ee/en/studies/practical/students-with-special-needs