Program Overview

University of Tartu Programs

The University of Tartu offers a wide range of programs across various faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Science and Technology.

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities comprises several institutes, including:

• Institute of History and Archaeology
• Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics
• Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics
• Institute of Cultural Research
• School of Theology and Religious Studies
• Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures
• Viljandi Culture Academy

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences includes:

• Institute of Education
• Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
• School of Economics and Business Administration
• Institute of Psychology
• School of Law
• Institute of Social Studies
• Narva College
• P酺nu College

Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine consists of:

• Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine
• Institute of Pharmacy
• Institute of Dentistry
• Institute of Clinical Medicine
• Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health
• Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy

Faculty of Science and Technology

The Faculty of Science and Technology encompasses:

• Institute of Computer Science
• Estonian Marine Institute
• Institute of Physics
• Institute of Chemistry
• Institute of Mathematics and Statistics
• Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
• Tartu Observatory
• Institute of Technology
• Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences
• Institute of Bioengineering
• Institute of Genomics

Microdegree Programs

The University of Tartu offers microdegree programs, including:

Teamwork and Leadership

• Study language: English
• Duration: 1.02.2026 31.05.2026
• Tuition fee: 1500
• Study format: online
• Application period: 01.06.2025 - 15.08.2025
• Courses:
  • Managing Theories and Models in Practice (5 ECTS)
  • Managing Multicultural and Creative Teams (5 ECTS)
  • Managing and Monitoring Workflow in Digital Era (5 ECTS)
• Learning outcomes:
  • knows different management theories and models and their applications in practice
  • analyzes and evaluates the potential of projects
  • leads teams efficiently and effectively in different situations, coping with changes and challenges
  • successfully manages multicultural teams
  • knows the principles and tools of managing digital work processes and applies them in practice
• Target group: Employees of creative sector organisations, learners with experience in the creative industries, learners interested in the creative industries, learners interested in upgrading entrepreneurial and management skills, learners interested in the field and principles of project management
• Scholarships: Applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, and Botswana are eligible for a microdegree scholarship, covering the full cost of the microdegree

Application Requirements

• A prerequisite for starting the studies is a bachelor's degree or a corresponding level of education
• Registration for the program is based on a letter of motivation
• If you have completed your previous studies outside the University of Tartu, it is necessary to submit a document proving your education

Continuing Education

The University of Tartu offers continuing education programs, including microdegree programs, such as:

• Teamwork and Leadership
• Creativity and Self-Development
• Project Management of Creative Enterpreneurship
• Craft Camp

Development Activity

The University of Tartu engages in development activities, including projects, international networks, and partner universities.