Topic: university

Menu layout and search of the UT website have a new look
At the beginning of August, the menu layout of the UT website was updated.
03 August 2023 university
University of Tartu continues rise in world university rankings
For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250.
13 October 2022 university
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk: Life is colourful, war is black and white
The University of Tartu senate’s decision not to admit new students from Russia and Belarus this year to bachelor’s and master’s studies has caused much controversy. Some people see this as a particular discriminatory step against the young people of these countries, including opponents of the regime, depriving them of the opportunity to study in the free world.
10 March 2022 university
The University of Tartu Senate’s address to the people of Ukraine
On 7 March, the university family gathered in front of the main building with Ukrainian flags and other symbols and recorded the address of the University of Tartu senate to the Ukrainian people.
07 March 2022 university
Estonian education in the spotlight in Dubai
Estonian Education Week is held at the World Expo in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, from 12 to 16 December. Minister of Education and Research Liina Kersna, Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser, researchers, representatives of enterprises and rectors of other Estonian universities will take part in the event in Dubai.
14 December 2021 university
University of Tartu celebrates the 102nd anniversary of Estonia's national university
Wednesday, 1 December, marks 102 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu. Although the traditional events of the anniversary of Estonia's national university have been cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus, Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser will announce the recipient of the award "Contribution to Estonian National Identity", 102 birthday candles will be lit in front of the university's main building, and the Arch Bridge in Tartu will turn blue in the honour of the university.
01 December 2021 university
University of Tartu is one of the best in emerging Europe and Central Asia
In the newly published ranking list of universities from emerging Europe and Central Asia, the University of Tartu has reached the second place, which is also the highest among Estonian universities.
17 December 2020 university
On 20 March the UT leaders will answer university members’ questions regarding the changes introduced due to the emergency situation
On Friday, 20 March, at 14:00 there will be a video broadcast on the university website, where the rector and members of the Rector’s Office of the University of Tartu give an overview of the reorganisation of work at the university during the emergency situation, and answer questions sent by university members. In the broadcast, Rector Toomas Asser, Academic Secretary Tõnis Karki and Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk will speak about the new organisation of work.
20 March 2020