Useful information

Listen to the new season of “Tiksu to UniTartu” podcast for international students

The University of Tartu’s podcast for prospective international students, “Tiksu to UniTartu”, is back this summer with a second season. Designed to share insights and practical tips, the podcast supports future international students in settling in at the University of Tartu. The opening episode features an engaging conversation with two current students – Elsa Till Hillis from the USA and Natavan Aliyeva from Azerbaijan – as they share their journeys of discovering and studying at the University of Tartu.

This season, the podcast is available in both audio and video formats, so you can tune in however you prefer. “Tiksu To UniTartu” can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Come listen to Nina Topintzi’s guest lectures on modern phonology

Nina Topintzi will give two lectures at the University of Tartu on important controversial issues in contemporary phonology. She will demonstrate that even in major languages there are phenomena that do not fit into the framework of current standard theories. The lectures will take place on 10-11 June in Jakobi 2 auditorium 428.

On the suprasegmental phonology of onsets
Tuesday, 10 June at 14:15-16:00

Phonology meets poetry: insights from antepenultimate rhymes
Wednesday, 11 June at 10:15-12:00

The Tartu Old Observatory invites you to summer solar observations!

From June until the end of August, every Saturday at the Tartu Old Observatory courtyard, you can observe the star closest to us — the Sun — using a special telescope. Observations take place in clear weather from 12:00 to 14:00. Read more.

The University of Tartu Museum invites visitors to relax on Toome Hill on Thursday evenings

From the beginning of June until the end of August, the University of Tartu Museum and the viewing platforms of the Cathedral will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. In addition, visitors can enjoy various outdoor exhibitions on Toome Hill and in the courtyard of the Tartu Old Observatory. Read more.

Come to this semster’s last LanguageDate!

We are looking forward to welcoming Estonian language friends (Estonian language learners and native speakers) to the last LanguageDate of this academic year on 21 May from 18:00 to 19:30 in Lossi 3 lobby. There will be various social games, from Kuldvillak to singing. Come and check it out!
🔗 Register here!
PS Please give us feedback, if you have attended LanguageDates this year.

Participant search for study visit in Viljandi, Estonia! 21–24 May

Are you a student, volunteer, or youth worker ready for a spring adventure? We’re looking for English-speaking participants to join a 4-day outdoor adventure pedagogy training in Viljandi County, Estonia – completely free (programme, meals, and accommodation included)! Help Estonian students from the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy practice delivering adventure-based learning in a multicultural setting.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Estonia and connect with like-minded peers!

🗓 21–24 May
📍 Männiku Metsatalu, Viljandi County
📩 Piret Talur – piret.talur@ut.ee

Ukrainian philosopher and public intellectual Volodymyr Yermolenko to explore humanity in times of war

Ukrainian public intellectual and Associate Professor in Philosophy, Volodymyr Yermolenko will deliver a public lecture exploring how the experience of war challenges and transforms our grasp of fundamental human conditions. His insights are drawn from his philosophical work and firsthand experiences during the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event will also feature a commentary by Associate Professor of Political Philosophy Siobhan Kattago, followed by an open Q&A session.

🗓 28 May from 16:15 to 17:45
📍 University of Tartu main building (Ülikooli 18–128)

TUNNE – Estonian Student Awards 2025

TUNNE is about recognizing and acknowledging the achievements of students in Estonia, and connecting our country’s student community! Tickets are FREE for students and staff of all higher educational institutions.

🗓 30 May at 18:00 – 21:00
📍Nobel hall in the Noblessner Foundry
📍Afterparty in SUHE with the gala ticket.

Participate in a short study about AI

The University of Tartu’s working group on AI in teaching and learning, in cooperation with the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU/TÜÜE), is inviting you to participate in a short study about AI, to learn about students’ practices and needs regarding the use of AI. Your participation is important, as it will allow us to tailor training sessions and seminars to your needs. The questionnaire is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Participate now!

Participate in a short study about AI

The University of Tartu’s working group on AI in teaching and learning, in cooperation with the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU/TÜÜE), is inviting you to participate in a short study about AI, to learn about students’ practices and needs regarding the use of AI. Your participation is important, as it will allow us to tailor training sessions and seminars to your needs. The questionnaire is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Participate now! 

Come listen to TÜling linguistic talks!

„Language policy pluralities: Narva riigigümnaasiumide pikiuuringu vahetulemusi“
Kara D. Brown ja Kadri Koreinik (Lõuna-Carolina, Tartu)
📅 13 May at 16:00–17:15
📍 Jakobi 2-438, Tartu
🌐 Read the abstracts and come listen!
The TÜling talk series is a venue for talks on a wide range of topics in linguistics, with speakers from Tartu, Estonia and elsewhere. Talks take place on Tuesdays.

Latin America Spring Seminar and Cultural Day in Tartu – 17 May

Join us for the Latin America Spring Seminar and Cultural Day in Tartu on Saturday, 17 May — a special event dedicated to Latin American students in Estonia. Hosted by Study in Estonia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the day will feature insightful talks, cultural exchange, and opportunities to share your experiences and future plans. Registration deadline is extended! You can now register by 13 May.

On May 14, the complete national emergency alert system will be activated, the sirens will sound at 15.00

The alarm will be activated for the first time all across Estonia at the Estonian Defence League exercise Hedgehog. This means that all mobile phones located in Estonia will be sent SMS text messages from the sender EE-ALARM, an emergency alert will be displayed in the mobile applications “Ole valmis” and “Eesti äpp”, a chyron with a test announcement of an emergency alert will appear on the ETV and ETV+ channels, the same chyron is displayed on the err.ee web pages and app. On May 14, at 15.00 a siren network will be activated across the country. Read more.

Night Library invites students to study and relax wisely

From 19 May to 6 June, the university library will once again be open until midnight. This spring, the Night Library puts special emphasis on encouraging students not only to study but also to rest and unwind mindfully. Read more.

Participate in the shooting of marketing photos for the University of Tartu Foundation

The University of Tartu Foundation manages scholarship funds and organizes scholarship competitions for students. As we are expanding our photo bank, we are looking for student volunteers who would like to participate in the photos. The photoshoots will take place between 19 and 23 May. Register for a suitable photo session!

We invite students with a different mother tongue to language counselling!

The language advisor welcomes students of all curricula of the University of Tartu whose mother tongue is other than Estonian and who need help and advice in writing academic texts in Estonian. Language counselling is done individually and the service is free.
🗓Book an appointment
📨 Language advice can also be requested via e-mail at kulla.mellov@ut.ee.

Estonian universities and Estonian Research Council call to act on injustice

All Estonian public universities will celebrate Diversity Week from 5–11 May for the second year. This year’s focus is on encouraging people to notice and to act. The week will offer ideas and practical guidance on how to react as a bystander to bullying, gender-based violence, abuse and unequal treatment in the learning and working environment. Read more.

Library’s newly refurbished dining room opens on 12 May

On Monday, 12 May at 16:00, the university library will open its newly renovated student dining room on the third floor. After a full makeover, the refreshed area now offers more comfortable furniture, cabinets with essential dishes, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Read more.

Latin America Spring Seminar and Cultural Day in Tartu – 17 May

Join us for the Latin America Spring Seminar and Cultural Day in Tartu on Saturday, 17 May — a special event dedicated to Latin American students in Estonia. Hosted by Study in Estonia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the day will feature insightful talks, cultural exchange, and opportunities to share your experiences and future plans. Register by 12 May.

Ukrainian philosopher and public intellectual Volodymyr Yermolenko to explore humanity in times of war

Ukrainian public intellectual and Associate Professor in Philosophy, Volodymyr Yermolenko will deliver a public lectureexploring how the experience of war challenges and transforms our grasp of fundamental human conditions. His insights are drawn from his philosophical work and firsthand experiences during the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event will also feature a commentary by Associate Professor of Political Philosophy Siobhan Kattago, followed by an open Q&A session.

🗓 28 May from 16:15 to 17:45
📍 University of Tartu main building (Ülikooli 18–128)

Participate in continuing education

The University of Tartu offers a wide range of continuing education opportunities: courses with open registration for all interested in self-improvement, enhancing specialised or professional competence; summer and winter school courses; e-courses, including MOOCs; micro-credential programmes; individual degree study courses; lecture and seminar series, etc., across Estonia. If you feel during your studies or after graduation that you want to acquire specific skills to support you in the labour market, or you’d like to learn something new, take the opportunity to participate in continuing education programmes. Most of these programmes require a fee.

For more information on continuing education opportunities, visit the university’s website or find a suitable course or programme in SIS2.

Participate in the shooting of marketing photos for the University of Tartu Foundation

The University of Tartu Foundation manages scholarship funds and organizes scholarship competitions for students. As we are expanding our photo bank, we are looking for student volunteers who would like to participate in the photos. The photoshoots will take place between May 19th and 23rd. Register for a suitable photo session!

We invite students with a different mother tongue to language counselling!

The language advisor welcomes students of all curricula of the University of Tartu whose mother tongue is other than Estonian and who need help and advice in writing academic texts in Estonian. Language counselling is done individually and the service is free.
🗓Book an appointment
📨 Language advice can also be requested via e-mail at kulla.mellov@ut.ee.

Information Session on Post-Graduation Stay Options in Estonia

The migration advisers from the Police and Border Guard Board are pleased to invite all international students to an information session in English for recent and soon-to-be graduates.

This three-part session is a valuable opportunity to learn about your options for remaining in Estonia after completing your academic programme.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00– 13:00
🌐 Format: Online via Microsoft Teams

Registration is open until 9 May 2025 at 15:30. To register, please use the link below and complete the registration form. Kindly note that the number of participants is limited.

👉 REGISTRATION FORM

Detailed instructions and a link to join the session will be sent to all registered participants on 12 May 2025. Please note that the session will not be recorded, but all participants will receive the presentation materials used during the event.

International students using their 270-day right of stay in Estonia and graduating in June 2025 may need a visa

International students whose temporary residence permit (TRP) based on studies expired in 2024 and who are currently staying in Estonia on the 270-day additional period may need to apply for a D-visa to remain in the country until thesis defense and graduation.

If the 270-day period ends before the thesis defense or graduation (e.g., it ends in May 2025, but the defense and graduation are in June 2025 or later), it is necessary to apply for an extra D-visa to extend the legal stay.

Please find the D-visa application forms and instructions on the Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB) website: Long-term visa. For the visa application, you must ask for a study proof document (tõend õppimise kohta) from the Dean’s office or the Institute’s Academic Affairs Specialist.

The application must be submitted to the PBGB at least one month before the 270-day period expires. Before visiting the service office, complete the D-visa application form in the visa pre-application environment and have all other documents ready for submission. A D-visa application is accepted only once all documents are ready.

If you have any questions, please contact us at studentvisasupport@ut.ee.

Literature quiz for students at the Fahrenheit 451° book room

Fahrenheit 451° book room invites all students to test their knowledge in a literature themed quiz. Book Room has collected a variety of interesting and mind opening questions for students. Up to four-member teams can join, but students can also register alone. Best teams get prizes! The event is free of charge.
📅  2 May at 19:00
🌐 Registration form and more information

We invite students with a different mother tongue to language counselling!

The language advisor welcomes students of all curricula of the University of Tartu whose mother tongue is other than Estonian and who need help and advice in writing academic texts in Estonian. Language counselling is done individually and the service is free.
🗓Book an appointment
📨 Language advice can also be requested via e-mail at kulla.mellov@ut.ee.

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu. Sign up today!

Participate in the shooting of marketing photos for the University of Tartu Foundation

The University of Tartu Foundation manages scholarship funds and organizes scholarship competitions for students. As we are expanding our photo bank, we are looking for student volunteers who would like to participate in the photos. The photoshoots will take place between May 19th and 23rd. Register for a suitable photo session!

International students using their 270-day right of stay in Estonia and graduating in June 2025 may need a visa

International students whose temporary residence permit (TRP) based on studies expired in 2024 and who are currently staying in Estonia on the 270-day additional period may need to apply for a D-visa to remain in the country until thesis defense and graduation.

If the 270-day period ends before the thesis defense or graduation (e.g., it ends in May 2025, but the defense and graduation are in June 2025 or later), it is necessary to apply for an extra D-visa to extend the legal stay.

Please find the D-visa application forms and instructions on the Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB) website: Long-term visa. For the visa application, you must ask for a study proof document (tõend õppimise kohta) from the Dean’s office or the Institute’s Academic Affairs Specialist.

The application must be submitted to the PBGB at least one month before the 270-day period expires. Before visiting the service office, complete the D-visa application form in the visa pre-application environment and have all other documents ready for submission. A D-visa application is accepted only once all documents are ready.

If you have any questions, please contact us at studentvisasupport@ut.ee.

Come to the last Filmo-Ugri movie night!

This Thursday evening, we will meet for the last Filmo-Ugri movie night this academic year! This time we will watch the movie “Toorumi pojad”. We also offer tasty treats! People from all university disciplines are welcome to join.
🗓 24 April at 18.00

📍Jakobi 2-226.
The movie nights are organised by the student representatives of the Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics.

Tartu Student Days are back!

We invite you to join the Spring Festival from 25 April to 3 May. The festival programme includes our beloved traditional events, but you’ll also find plenty of new and exciting activities. We’ll kick things off with the traditional Night Song Festival, and wrap it all up with the legendary Mud Wrestling. In addition to our main program, the week will be filled with events organized by other organizations. You can find all the events at studentdays.ee or on our Facebook page.

Literature quiz for students at the Fahrenheit 451° book room

Fahrenheit 451° book room invites all students to test their knowledge in a literature themed quiz. Book Room has collected a variety of interesting and mind opening questions for students. Up to four-member teams can join, but students can also register alone. Best teams get prizes! The event is free of charge.
📅  2 May at 19.00

🌐 Registration form and more information

We invite students with a different mother tongue to language counselling!

The language advisor welcomes students of all curricula of the University of Tartu whose mother tongue is other than Estonian and who need help and advice in writing academic texts in Estonian. Language counselling is done individually and the service is free.
🗓Book an appointment
📨 Language advice can also be requested via e-mail at kulla.mellov@ut.ee.

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu. Sign up today!

What to do if you experience harassment, bullying or unequal treatment?

If you have experienced discrimination, (sexual) harassment or bullying, it is important that you do not face the situation alone. The university offers support and ways to find solutions. We have compiled recommendations on our website on how to respond and act if you have experienced or witnessed discriminatory behaviour, and how to notify the university.

Attention! Considerable increase in thefts this spring

The in-house security service points out that with the arrival of spring, the number of thefts at the university has increased – in office or workspaces and bicycle racks. We ask everyone to be alert and take simple but effective precautions:

• Lock the doors of your workspaces. Make sure you lock the door even if you leave the room just for a moment. There have been instances where an employee left the room briefly, and while they were away, their wallet or other important items were stolen.
• Do not leave valuable items unattended. Please also remind your students not to leave wallets, phones, phones or keys in the cloakroom. If possible, take overcoats with you into the lecture hall.
•  Lock your bicycle properly. Use a strong lock and remove valuable accessories (such as bike lights etc.) that are easy to remove. In roofed bicycle parking facilities, don’t forget to close the door behind you to prevent unauthorised persons from entering.
• If you notice anything suspicious in the building or around it, please immediately notify the university’s in-house security service on 737 5111.

Have a safe spring and summer!

Join the online workshop “Open Science: Citizen Science and Open Educational Resources”

The themes of this workshop will be Citizen Science and Open Educational Resources, two very important topics when it comes to making science accessible to the whole population. We will have talks and a discussion with experts Yvonne Kuiper (Donders CityLab), Marc van Oostendorp (Radboud University) and Monique Schoutsen (Radboud University Library).

📅 15 April at 11:00 EE
🌐 More information and registration on the MEDAL website

Come to LanguageDate to practice speaking Estonian!

Learn Estonian by chatting with a native speaker at LanguageDate (KeeleKohting). All Estonian language learners are kindly invited to KeeleKohting, held twice a month. Everyone is welcome – students, professors, university employees and citizens. Check out the spring semester schedule and register on the website.

📅 16 April at 18:00
📍Lossi 3, Tartu

The University of Tartu Spring Run!

The University of Tartu Spring Run has a five-kilometre course where you can choose the pace that suits you the best – walk, jog or run, as long as you can enjoy exercise in the spring of Tartu. Based on the number of participants, the most active faculty will be determined! Come and greet the spring with the university family! The ticket is 25 euros.

📅 16 April at 19:00
📍Next to the UT Academic Sports Club
🌐 Facebook event

Estonia’s brightest ideas wanted: Tallinn University hosts first Falling Walls Lab

Got three minutes to change the world? Tallinn University, in cooperation with Ülemiste City and University of Tartu, hosts the first-ever Falling Walls Lab event in Estonia. This is a unique opportunity for young bright minds to come together and present their innovative ideas and solutions to global challenges. The event will bring together students, young academics and professionals to pitch their ideas. Participants from outside Tallinn can apply for reimbursement of their travel expenses. Each participant will have just three minutes to convince the audience and jury. The winner will participate the worlds Finale in Berlin.

📅 23 May
📍Tallinn University
🌐 Apply until 15 May

University family is welcome to take part in step challenge Spring Steps 2025

FitSphere invites all University of Tartu students and staff to join the step challenge Spring Steps 2025. The challenge runs from 1 to 30 April and is free for everyone. Find out more!

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu. Sign up today!

The University of Tartu Spring Run

The University of Tartu Spring Run will take place already on 16 April at 19:00.

The five-kilometre course starts next to the UT Academic Sports Club. You can choose the pace that suits you – walk, jog or run, as long as you can enjoy exercise in the spring of Tartu. Based on the number of participants, the most active faculty will be determined!

Sign up before the last minute! Come and greet the spring with the university family!

The ticket is 18 euros.

Try Out the New AI-Based Web of Science Research Assistant

Members of the University of Tartu have the opportunity to test Web of Science’s new AI-powered tool, Research Assistant to 10 April.

This tool helps researchers and students get more out of the Web of Science Core Collection by allowing queries in natural language. Compared to Scopus AI, Web of Science Research Assistant can also respond to questions in multiple languages.

Research Assistant is available within the University of Tartu network via the Web of Science database: Web of Science Research Assistant.

For more information, visit the Web of Science website.

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu.

Sign up today!

University family is welcome to take part in step challenge Spring Steps 2025

FitSphere invites all University of Tartu students and staff to join the step challenge Spring Steps 2025. The challenge runs from 1 to 30 April and is free for everyone. Find out more!

Attend infosession “ABCs of the Estonian pension system + combining your pension rights from multiple countries”

During the session, you will get an overview of the Estonian pension system, including all three pillars. This informative session is suitable for both young individuals starting their careers and working professionals who are already contributing to their pension—whether consciously or not. Webinar will be held 6 May at 14. Register!

Harmonia Universitatis series continues with the concert “Kurt Weill 125”

The second concert in the Harmonia Universitatis series of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) “Kurt Weill 125” will take place in the university assembly hall on 1 April at 18.

The concert is free for all school and university students! Please note that students also need to download their free tickets from Piletikeskus.

The University of Tartu Chamber Choir spring concert

The University of Tartu Chamber Choir spring concert “TÜKK kevadet” (“A Piece of Spring”) will be  held on 4 April at 19:00 in the hall of Tartu Karlova School (Lina tn 2).

You will hear choral classics from Estonia and abroad, as well as works by contemporary composers! Admission with open donation.

Try Out the New AI-Based Web of Science Research Assistant

Members of the University of Tartu have the opportunity to test Web of Science’s new AI-powered tool, Research Assistant, from 10 February to 10 April. This tool helps researchers and students get more out of the Web of Science Core Collection by allowing queries in natural language. Compared to Scopus AI, Web of Science Research Assistant can also respond to questions in multiple languages.

Research Assistant is available within the University of Tartu network via the Web of Science database: Web of Science Research Assistant.

For more information, visit the Web of Science website.

Inquiries and feedback are welcome on the address paring@ut.ee

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu.

Sign up today!

The University of Tartu Spring Run

The University of Tartu Spring Run will take place already on 16 April at 19:00.

The 6-euro discount ticket is available until 6 April; after that the price will be 18 euros.

The five-kilometre course starts next to the UT Academic Sports Club. You can choose the pace that suits you – walk, jog or run, as long as you can enjoy exercise in the spring of Tartu. Based on the number of participants, the most active faculty will be determined!

Sign up before the last minute! Come and greet the spring with the university family!

Seminar on EU Citizens’ Rights and Residency – March 26

Tartu Welcome Centre and the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board invite EU international students and their family members to attend a migration-themed seminar.

📅 Date: 26 March 2025
🕑 Time: 14:00–16:00
📍 Location: Tartu Welcome Centre (Ülikooli 17, Tartu)

This seminar will provide valuable information on:

✅ Citizen of the EU temporary right of residence
✅ Temporary right of residence for their family members
✅ Permanent right of residence

The session will be conducted in English, and there will be a Q&A segment where you can get answers to your questions. Limited spots available (25 participants)! Register in advance to secure your place.

📌 Registration link

Harmonia Universitatis series continues with the concert “Kurt Weill 125”

The second concert in the Harmonia Universitatis series of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) “Kurt Weill 125” will take place in the university assembly hall on 1 April at 18.

The concert is free for all school and university students! Please note that students also need to download their free tickets from Piletikeskus.

The University of Tartu Chamber Choir spring concert

The University of Tartu Chamber Choir spring concert “TÜKK kevadet” (“A Piece of Spring”) will be  held on 4 April at 19:00 in the hall of Tartu Karlova School (Lina tn 2).

You will hear choral classics from Estonia and abroad, as well as works by contemporary composers! Admission with open donation.

Try Out the New AI-Based Web of Science Research Assistant

Members of the University of Tartu have the opportunity to test Web of Science’s new AI-powered tool, Research Assistant, from 10 February to 10 April. This tool helps researchers and students get more out of the Web of Science Core Collection by allowing queries in natural language. Compared to Scopus AI, Web of Science Research Assistant can also respond to questions in multiple languages.

Research Assistant is available within the University of Tartu network via the Web of Science database: Web of Science Research Assistant.

For more information, visit the Web of Science website.

Inquiries and feedback are welcome on the address paring@ut.ee

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu.

Sign up today!

The University of Tartu Spring Run

The University of Tartu Spring Run will take place already on 16 April at 19:00.

The 6-euro discount ticket is available until 6 April; after that the price will be 18 euros.

The five-kilometre course starts next to the UT Academic Sports Club. You can choose the pace that suits you – walk, jog or run, as long as you can enjoy exercise in the spring of Tartu. Based on the number of participants, the most active faculty will be determined!

Sign up before the last minute! Come and greet the spring with the university family!

Participate in Research on Platform Work in Estonia

Researchers of the University of Tartu, TalTech and Tallinn University are seeking participants for a study on the future directions of platform work in Estonia. The target group are individuals who have experience performing online work via freelance platforms (e.g., Upwork, GetaPro, Fiverr, or similar) and who would be willing to participate in an approximately one-hour interview (conducted online).

The interview will be organized by TalTech’s Department of Business Administration. As a token of appreciation, participants will receive a €20 Apollo e-gift card.  Fill the form to participate.

Spring Workshop: What scenarios for Europe?

The spring seminar taks place May 19–23. It offers a unique opportunity for participants from all over Europe and beyond, to share their thoughts and ideas in order to better understand the challenges currently facing Europe!

The spring seminar takes place in the historical site of the Cluny Abbey, which was a Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Burgundy, France.

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. The university gives feedback to and communicates with the reporting person via the reporting channel. Read more.

Apply for Estonian Summer Courses by 30 April

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the Estonian language and culture this summer? We are accepting applications for the Estonian Summer Courses, which will take place from 28 July to 8 August 2025 in Tartu, Estonia. Read more.

Come listen to TÜling linguistic talks!

“The earliest text in Saami discovered: a Lord’s Prayer from the 16th century”
Rogier Blokland (Uppsala)

📅 11 March at 16:00–18:15
📍 Jakobi 2-438, Tartu
🌐 Read the abstracts and come listen!

Meeting with the Ambassador of Ukraine, Maksym Kononenko

📅 14 March at 14:15–15:45
📍 Lossi 36-305

You are kindly invited to a foreign affairs meeting to discuss contemporary international developments in a welcoming atmosphere. If you plan to attend, and especially if you have a question you would like to hear an answer to, please register.

Ülemiste City Future Forum 2025: business growth – leading the next wave

A two-day conference that unites over 400 local and international leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to shape the next wave of business growth.

📅  April 24–25
📍Ülemiste City
🌐 Read more

TODAY! Philosophy Master’s info session

📅  3 March at 13:00–14:00
📍 Jakobi 2-305 or in Zoom (meeting ID: 914 4882 8088; passcode: 100161).
🌐 More information

During the session, you will get an overview of the renewed curriculum, which integrates philosophy with practical applications and other disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions from the programme director Francesco Orsi.

Refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.

Read more about the updates of the Philosophy MA programme. From summer 2026, the programme will also have a new name: “Philosophy in Practice”.

Come listen to TÜling linguistic talks!

“The grammaticalization cycle in the Basque and proto-Basque locative systems”
Asier Gonzalez Casado (Basque Country)

📅 4 March at 16:00–18:15
📍 Jakobi 2-438, Tartu
🌐 Read the abstracts and come listen! 

The TÜling talk series is a venue for talks on a wide range of topics in linguistics, with speakers from Tartu, Estonia and elsewhere. Talks take place on Tuesdays, from 16:00–18:15.

Next LanguageDate is Shrove Tuesday themed!

This week’s LanguageDate (KeeleKohting) is a special one – we are talking about Shrove Tuesday traditions! Come and learn Estonian by chatting with a native speaker. All Estonian language learners are kindly invited to KeeleKohting twice a month. Everyone is welcome – students, professors, university employees and citizens. Check out the spring semester schedule and register on the website. See you on 5 March at 18:00 in Lossi 3!

The free MOOC “Ukraine: The European Frontier” is open again

The second run covers Ukrainian history, identity, culture, society, politics, resistance in the war, European integration, digital transformation, and prospects for the future alike. Registration is open until 9 March.

Speech by President of Portugal

On 13 March at 14:15, the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will give a speech in English in the assembly hall of the University of Tartu, which will include a discussion with the audience. The whole university family is welcome to attend.

Ülemiste City Future Forum 2025: business growth – leading the next wave

A two-day conference that unites over 400 local and international leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to shape the next wave of business growth.

📅  April 24–25
📍Ülemiste City
🌐 Read more

Invitation to participate in a focus group on skills and migration

Do you come from a country other than Estonia (preferably non-EU) and would you like to contribute to GS4S research and public policies affecting migrant workers and students? If so, this is a valuable and  fun opportunity to share your perspective. 10Є gift cards from Rahva Raamat are given for the participants. Please get in contact with ksenija.ivanovic@ru.nl. For more information about the project and publications have a look at the website, LinkedIn or the recently launched podcast series.

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu.

Recording: Ceremony and concert marking the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia

On Friday, 21 February at 14, university members were invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university’s assembly hall. At the event, the contribution to society award, research award, language award and teaching staff of the year awards, the Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship, the Lennart Meri award for research, the Lennart Meri award for master’s thesis and the Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prize were presented.

UT Library’s system for booking group work rooms will be updated

From 25 February, the University of Tartu Library will use a new system for booking the group work rooms on the second floor of the library.

UT staff and students can log in to the system with their UT username. They can use the rooms free of charge.

The library has 14 group work rooms of different sizes for groups of 4–15 members. The group must include at least four people to make a booking. Rooms can be booked for up to three hours.

Join the Open Doors Day 2025

We welcome all future bachelor’s and medical students to join the Open Door Day 2025 that will take place on 27 February in the UT library. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our degree programmes and the admission process, get answers to your questions, explore our campus with guided tours, and participate in the vibrant study fair. Full schedule and registration.

Introduce university life to a shadow

Student shadowing allows a university student and a person interested in their field of study to spend one day together so that the prospective student can get an idea of student life at the university, the field of study and the University of Tartu. Prospective degree-seeking international students can also visit Estonia and Tartu.

Call for International Student Ambassadors

All international degree-seeking students at the University of Tartu are invited to apply for the International Student Ambassadors (ISA) programme. ISAs support future students by answering their questions, creating engaging social media content, assisting in organising events for prospective students, and writing blog posts and articles. Additionally, the ambassadors contribute to creating video content for UT’s social media and help organise the podcast for international students, “Tiksu to UniTartu”. The application deadline is 19 February. To apply, students need to complete the online application form. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Further details about the roles and responsibilities of ISAs can be found here. More information about the ISA team can be found on the website: ut.ee/isa *Students are expected to commit to the programme for at least one year. Therefore, students graduating in the spring semester 2025 are not eligible to apply.

How to get mastermind superpowers?

The National Library of Estonia offers you a free on-site or online consultation that can help you become a mastermind with superpowers!

Consultation includes:

• tour in the research portal and free access to an impressive amount of the world’s largest data bases and
• personalised advice on how to find the spot-on sources relevant to your topic.

University of Tartu celebrates the Day of Women in Science

From 10 to 16 February, the University of Tartu will have a thematic week for Women in Science, aiming to underline the role of women and girls in science, break gender stereotypes and encourage women to pursue a career in science. During the week, a discussion on ensuring equal opportunities is held, and the university’s gender statistics are presented. It is also possible to take a curator’s tour of the exhibition in the university’s museum and see a travelling exhibition about astronomers.

Open lecture in Estonian Academy of Arts – Charis Gullickson “Decolonisation of nordic museums”

This lecture discusses Norwegian art museums as settler institutions in a historical perspective. Guillickson will consider how coloniality shapes the present within the context of art museums and curatorial practices. Analysing the historical trajectory of the art museum from this standpoint might help demonstrate why art museums and curators operate the way they do today.

📅  11 February
📍Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn
🌐 Visit Estonian Academy of Arts homepage for more information

Volunteers can weave camouflage nets and helmet covers

• Philosophicum (Jakobi 2) every Wednesday at 16:00–20:00 (contact persons: Kristel Kajak, kristel.kajak@ut.ee; Kristiina Johanson, kristiina.johanson@ut.ee),

• Omicum (Riia 23b/2) every work day at 9:00–17:00 (contact person: Signe Värv, signe.varv@ut.ee).

🌐 How to participate in weaving or what else can be done to support Ukraine?

A unique opportunity to see internationally acclaimed commercials and creative works on the big screen in Elektriteater!

Student discount ticket: 5€ (Regular ticket: 7€)
📅  18 February
📍Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn
🌐 Visit Elektriteater homepage for more information

Join Erasmus Student Network volunteer team

Are you ready to create unforgettable memories and connect with people from international background? Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Tartu is looking for enthusiastic new members who love adventures and want to help Erasmus students experience the best of Tartu!

Newbies Meeting – Discover how you can be part of something extraordinary. The meeting will be held in English.
📅 19 February at 18:00
📍Ülikooli 17, Tartu
🌐 Find out more about ESN Tartu on Facebook, Instagram, or drop us an email at tartu@esn.ee.

Sign up in ESN Tartu team.

Join the Youth Climate Innovation Bootcamp! 🌱

Are you passionate about driving impactful climate action? The Youth Climate Innovation Bootcamp is your chance to tackle real-world climate challenges with innovative solutions—and connect with a global network of changemakers.
Here’s what’s coming:
📅 Info Session: 12 February (Online)
📅 5-Week Online Bootcamp: March–April 2025
📅 Demo Day: 14–17 May (Berlin, Germany)

University of Tartu celebrates the Day of Women in Science

From 10 to 16 February, the University of Tartu will have a thematic week for Women in Science, aiming to underline the role of women and girls in science, break gender stereotypes and encourage women to pursue a career in science. During the week, a discussion on ensuring equal opportunities is held, and the university’s gender statistics are presented. It is also possible to take a curator’s tour of the exhibition in the university’s museum and see a travelling exhibition about astronomers.

Join a lecture about the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine

Lecture featuring Dr. Frank Ursin and Dr. Cristian Timmermann will focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine and is titled: “Levels of Explicability: How to Overcome Epistemological and Normative Barriers in Medical AI”. The lecture will be held in English. Please register your participation.

📅 3 February
📅 16:15–17:45, followed by an informal discussion at the café
Location: Room 2048, University of Tartu Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18, Tartu) or online

Library is closed on 8 and 9 February

The book return machine next to the library’s main entrance will also be out of service for these two days. Books can be returned to the return box located near the library’s entrance on Akadeemia Street. Read full article.

Join the Settle in Estonia Adaptation Programme!

This programme is open to individuals who have arrived in Estonia within the last 5 years on a regular migration basis (work, study, family or as an EU citizen). Adaptation trainings focus on 6 different topics (modules) – basic, work, entrepreneurship, studying, research and family life. Learn more about the programme and register.