Admission

At the Institute of Computer Science, you study under the world's top scientists and cooperate with reputable IT companies. We also have various events and regular competitions to make university life more exciting. Every student gets a laptop while studying, and it is possible to apply for several scholarships. Here, together with hundreds of fellow students, a modern learning environment awaits you in the Delta Centre.

You are welcome to collaborate with the institute's research groups during your studies, and in many of our subjects, you will also solve real-life tasks set by our industry partners.

You can study Computer Science at the Bachelor's level at the Institute of Computer Science. The programme is in Estonian.

The University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science offers two Master's programmes in English. We also have several joint degree programmes with other higher education institutions in Estonia and abroad.

Master's programmes in English

Application period 2 January – 15 March 2026

Master's programmes in English with other universities responsible for admissions

Application period 15 November 2025 – 5 January 2026

I Application period 16 November 2026 – 1 February 2027
II Application period 1 February 2027 – 15 April 2027

Master's programmes in Estonian only

Application period 1 February – 1 June 2026

Institute of Computer Science offers a PhD programme in Computer Science. The admission to doctoral studies is project-based, which means that the candidate applies to a set research topic. The research topics available to apply can be accessed on the open calls in doctoral studies website, where you can find detailed information on the admission process.

Starting from 2022/2023 academic year in most cases the admitted doctoral students will work as junior research fellows with the monthly salary of at least 2300 euros gross. The doctoral students employed as junior research fellows will work full-time, with a nominal work period of 4 years. Details are specified with each doctoral student individually.

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