University of Tartu: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #428 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #175 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 17 | In Estonia |
| #1 of 4 | In Tartu |
| #30 of 1,097 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 170 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 13,000
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.ut.ee
- Languages
- Estonian;Russian;English;German
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* The University of Tartu is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Keskkooli lõputunnistus) and entrance examination (Sisseastumiseksamid) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 13,000 |
| Full time employee | 1,287 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
Research profile
University of Tartu is a world-class research university with 27,489 scientific papers published and 663,094 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
University of Tartu majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27 | 93 |
| 1991 | 56 | 138 |
| 1992 | 65 | 191 |
| 1993 | 75 | 231 |
| 1994 | 121 | 320 |
| 1995 | 126 | 403 |
| 1996 | 206 | 464 |
| 1997 | 224 | 615 |
| 1998 | 278 | 929 |
| 1999 | 262 | 1364 |
| 2000 | 341 | 1821 |
| 2001 | 372 | 2324 |
| 2002 | 367 | 3015 |
| 2003 | 412 | 3627 |
| 2004 | 467 | 4496 |
| 2005 | 526 | 5720 |
| 2006 | 566 | 6971 |
| 2007 | 709 | 8655 |
| 2008 | 680 | 9827 |
| 2009 | 814 | 11468 |
| 2010 | 938 | 13993 |
| 2011 | 962 | 16950 |
| 2012 | 1089 | 20391 |
| 2013 | 1296 | 24427 |
| 2014 | 1384 | 27743 |
| 2015 | 1456 | 32294 |
| 2016 | 1508 | 35936 |
| 2017 | 1547 | 41455 |
| 2018 | 1539 | 44850 |
| 2019 | 1809 | 54874 |
| 2020 | 1909 | 68369 |
| 2021 | 2458 | 91277 |
| 2022 | 1953 | 88024 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Tartu gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €1,500 - €7,500 |
| Master's Degree | €1,500 - €9,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | €3,000 - €12,000 |
The University of Tartu has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Tartu.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bakalaureus | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Bakalaureusekraad | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Fine Arts, Higher Education, Performing Arts, Service Trades, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Arstikraad; Hambaarstikraad; Loomaarstikraad | Health Sciences |
| Magister | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Doktor | Arts and Humanities, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Technology |
University of Tartu alumni
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Kersti Kaljulaid
- Enrolled in the University of Tartu
- Studied in 1992
- Occupations
- directorconsultantcivil servantpoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Kersti Kaljulaid is an Estonian marathoner who served as the fifth president of Estonia between 2016 and 2021. She was also the first and only female head of state of Estonia since the country declared independence in 1918, as well as the youngest president, aged 46 at the time of her election.
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Nikolai Pirogov
- Occupations
- scientistanatomistsurgeonphysician
- Biography
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Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov was a Russian scientist, medical doctor, pedagogue, public figure, and corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1847), one of the most widely recognized Russian physicians. Considered to be the founder of field surgery, he was the first surgeon to use anaesthesia in a field operation (1847) and one of the first surgeons in Europe to use ether as an anaesthetic. He is credited with invention of various kinds of surgical operations and developing his own technique of using plaster casts to treat fractured bones.
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Kaja Kallas
- Enrolled in the University of Tartu
- Studied in 1995-1999
- Occupations
- lawyerbusiness graduatepolitician
- Biography
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Kaja Kallas is an Estonian politician who has been prime minister of Estonia since 2021, and is the first woman to serve in the role. The leader of the Reform Party since 2018, she was a member of the Riigikogu in 2019–2021, and 2011–2014. Kallas was a member of the European Parliament in 2014–2018, representing the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. Before her election to Parliament, she was an attorney specialising in European competition law.
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Jüri Ratas
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
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Jüri Ratas is an Estonian politician who was the 18th prime minister of Estonia from 2016 to 2021. He has been Leader of the Centre Party since 2016, and was the mayor of Tallinn from 2005 to 2007.
University of Tartu faculties and divisions
| Academy : Culture | Fine Arts, Performing Arts |
|---|---|
| College : Eurocollege | European Studies |
| College : Narva | Modern Languages |
| College : Pärnu | Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Management, Hotel Management, Social Work, Tourism |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Exercise and Sport Sciences | Physical Therapy, Sports |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Computer Science, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Educational Sciences, History, Modern Languages, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Education | Cultural Studies, Journalism, Linguistics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Theology | Theology |
| Institute : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UT Tartu Ülikool Тартуский университет |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Estonian Higher Education Quality Agency |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ülikooli 18 Tartu, 50090 Estonia |
|---|---|
| City population | 91,000 |