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Five superpowers that doctoral studies will develop in you
Doctoral studies offer the chance to become an expert in a narrow field while also developing the skills of making connections and the ability to process information, manage challenging projects, learn from criticism, and, at the same time, manage time efficiently.
06 March 2025 studiesfor society
University has opened a channel for breach reporting
Now, the internal reporting channel of the University of Tartu in FaceUp can be used to send breach reports confidentially and, if requested, anonymously. It is no longer possible to report by email.
06 March 2025 university
More than 160 students took part in the mentoring programme in the autumn semester
This year’s mentoring programme, which drew a record number of participants – 167 mentoring pairs, ended on 19 February.
03 March 2025 alumni
Toomas Asser: Europe's psychological defence must withstand currents from both East and West
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia on 21 February 2025.
21 February 2025 university
Women in Science: Marharyta Domnich, Junior Research Fellow of Computational Neuroscience
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Marharyta Domnich, Junior Research Fellow of Computational Neuroscience shares her thoughts.
Women in Science: Alejandra Duque-Torres, Junior Research Fellow in Software Engineering
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Alejandra Duque-Torres, Junior Research Fellow in Software Engineering shares her thoughts.
Women in Science: Dzvinka Yarish, Junior Research Fellow of Bioinformatics
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Dzvinka Yarish, Junior Research Fellow of Bioinformatics shares her thoughts.
Women in Science: Maiara Bollauf, Lecturer in Coding Theory and Cryptography
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Maiara Bollauf, Lecturer in Coding Theory and Cryptography shares her thoughts.
University of Tartu language award for 2024 is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages
The University of Tartu language award 2024 is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages through creating a digital translation engine.
17 February 2025 researchrecognition 
Student Union has chosen recipients of the teaching staff of the year award for 2024
The committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2024.
16 February 2025 recognition 
Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards of 2024 have been announced
In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.
16 February 2025 recognition 
Women in Science: Shahla Novruzova, Quantum Software Developer
This time, Shahla Novruzova, Quantum Software Developer shares her thoughts.
Women in Science: Anastasija Nikiforova, Lecturer of Information Systems
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Anastasija Nikiforova, Lecturer of Information Systems shares her thoughts.
Doctoral studies are preparation for becoming top-level professionals or managers
On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.
University of Tartu won this year’s Student Winter Games
From 31 January to 2 February, the 9th edition of the traditional Student Winter Games took place in Kääriku.
11 February 2025
Join the University of Tartu Open Doors Day 2025
The University of Tartu welcomes all prospective bachelor’s and medical students to join the Open Doors Day on 27 February 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.
11 February 2025 admissions
Digital Product Management Industry Project is looking for new partners
Four organisations joined the Digital Product Management Industry Project Course in the autumn semester, all of which presented a unique challenge to the student teams.
22 January 2025 entrepreneurshipcooperation
Over 50 University of Tartu researchers among nominees for Estonian national research awards
The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.
20 January 2025 recognition 
We invite companies and institutions to participate in Delta Career Day
The University of Tartu's biggest career expo – Delta Career Day – will be held for the seventh time on 19 February 2025.
The Institute of Computer Science will attend sTARTUp Day 2025
As has become a tradition, this year the Institute of Computer Science will participate in the sTARTUp Day entrepreneurship conference. The conference will take place on 29-31 January.