Academic affairs

The Virtual Open Day 2025 takes place on 16 January

Take part in the Virtual Open Day 2025 to learn about the University of Tartu, our admission requirements, the application process, student life, and detailed programme information. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask our admissions specialists any pressing questions you might have and attend info sessions where programme directors share details about their degree programmes.

Register to the event

Become a peer tutor!

Would you like to help new students who start in next academic year? And gain credit points and a valuable experience for it? Become a peer tutor!

To become a tutor, you need to complete the 1st part of the Peer Tutoring course P2OO.00.007, 1. part in spring semester. The tutoring will be carried out during the 2nd part of the Peer Tutoring course (P2OO.00.007, 2. part) in autumn semester. Tutorship starts already in summer and ends at the end of the autumn semester.

January is the Digital Cleanup Month at the University of Tartu

The university invites everyone to dedicate at least 30 minutes every week to get rid of digital waste and tidy up their personal or their unit’s digital space. The second week of the Digital Cleanup Month focuses on cleaning up smart devices.

The first winners of raffle prizes are staff member Dage Särg and student Tiiu Soomer. We will contact the winners.

Principles for cleaning your smart device

• Uninstall the apps you no longer use. Also, check your app cache and delete unnecessary data. 

• Make sure your device software and apps are up to date. This will ensure optimal performance and security. 

• When you switch phones, choose carefully what you transfer to your new device. Keep only the files and apps you really need. 

• Delete unnecessary photos, videos and documents, and get rid of duplicate files. If there are similar photos, keep only the best and delete blurry ones. 

• Sort files by size. Delete large, unnecessary files and apps to free up space on your device. 

• Find a cloud service of your choice to back up important photos and data. This way, you will not lose important items when your device crashes or gets lost. When choosing a cloud service, remember that your personal items should not be stored in the university’s cloud. 

• Don’t forget to clean the screen and body of your device to keep it clean and in good condition. 

See IT helpdesk guides on freeing up space on Android and iPhone devices. 

You can register your participation in the Digital Cleanup Month via the web form. Every Monday, great prizes from the university’s gift shop are raffled off to registered participants. 

Read more about Digital Cleanup Month on the university’s website. 

Microsoft 365 Copilot is on the way: what you need to know about file sharing and security

Become a peer tutor!

Would you like to help new students who start in next academic year? And gain credit points and a valuable experience for it? Become a peer tutor!

To become a tutor, you need to complete the 1st part of the Peer Tutoring course P2OO.00.007, 1. part in spring semester. The tutoring will be carried out during the 2nd part of the Peer Tutoring course (P2OO.00.007, 2. part) in autumn semester. Tutorship starts already in summer and ends at the end of the autumn semester.

Become a Buddy and help new exchange students

Study Abroad Centre of UT is looking for students, who are ready and willing to give a helping hand for new international exchange students prior to their arrival to Tartu and also at the beginning of their stay. UT Buddy Programme has been created to provide practical information to international newcomers and help them adjusting in Estonia and in Tartu.
Everybody interested in becoming a Buddy, please submit the registration form by 10 January, 2025!

The Virtual Open Day 2025 takes place on 16 January

Take part in the Virtual Open Day 2025 to learn about the University of Tartu, our admission requirements, the application process, student life, and detailed programme information. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask our admissions specialists any pressing questions you might have and attend info sessions where programme directors share details about their degree programmes.

Register to the event

January is Digital Cleanup Month

In January, the University of Tartu will hold its first ever Digital Cleanup Month. The university invites you to dedicate at least 30 minutes every week to get rid of your digital waste and tidy up your personal or unit’s digital space. This week, the focus is on cleaning up your computer and documents.

Registration for courses starts on 16 December at 21:00

Registration for courses of spring semester opens in Study Information System (SIS) on 16 December at 21:00 and closes in most of the cases before the beginning of the new semester, February 9. Using the planner, you can simultaneously register for all the courses of the new semester when the registration opens (guidelines). In the calendar view of the planner, you can conveniently see the whole load of the new semester and possible overlap.

Become a peer tutor! Peer Tutoring course registration starts on 16 December

Would you like to help new students who start in next academic year? And gain credit points and a valuable experience for it? Become a peer tutor!

To become a tutor, you need to complete the 1st part of the Peer Tutoring course P2OO.00.007, 1. part in spring semester (be ready to learn the regulations and organisation of studies in University of Tartu!). The registration for Peer Tutoring course of spring semester will open on 16 December in SIS.

The tutoring will be carried out during the 2nd part of the Peer Tutoring course (P2OO.00.007, 2. part) in autumn semester. Tutorship starts already in summer and ends at the end of the autumn semester.

Become a Buddy and help new exchange students

Study Abroad Centre of UT is looking for students, who are ready and willing to give a helping hand for new international exchange students prior to their arrival to Tartu and also at the beginning of their stay. UT Buddy Programme has been created to provide practical information to international newcomers and help them adjusting in Estonia and in Tartu.
Everybody interested in becoming a Buddy, please submit the registration form by 6 January, 2025!

Start planning your timetable for the new semester!

On the SIS registrations page, courses can be added to the planner (guidelines), thus preparing for the new semester. Using the planner, you can simultaneously register for all the courses of the new semester from 16 December at 21:00. In the calendar view of the planner, you can conveniently see the whole load of the new semester and possible overlap. If you cannot add a course to the planner, the registration data of the course syllabus may not be inserted by lecturer yet and you should try again later.

Starting from 25 November, the University of Tartu’s digital archive in DSpace will be called ADA

Starting on 25 November, the digital archive of the University of Tartu in DSpace will be called ADA. With the new name, the archive will also have a fresh homepage design that aligns with the design of the university’s website. ADA stands for academic digital archive.

The digital archive is located at ada.ut.ee, though the previous address, dspace.ut.ee, will still remain in use for the time being.

The university library’s updated website was launched on 25 November

The new library site follows the visual design of the university’s main website, making its structure familiar to users. In addition to content and design, the website’s security requirements have also been updated. The university’s website updates are now complete with the launch of the library’s homepage. Read more.

Avoiding academic fraud: a reminder for students

As we have reached the midpoint of the semester, we would like to remind everyone of the importance of adhering to academic ethics throughout exams and the entire study process.

One critical aspect of academic ethics in both research and studies is the avoidance of academic fraud. In addition to reprimands and exmatriculation, study regulations include the option for lecturers to issue warnings to students who have not followed the principles of academic ethics. Warnings are less severe than reprimands but can nevertheless result in a lower or a negative grade.
Warnings are inserted to SIS and will be deleted after two years. If a student is convinced that the warning issued is unfounded, he or she can appeal the warning by submitting a letter of explanation within five working days and request the academic fraud committee to process the case.
Read more on academic fraud and what the consequences entail.

Watch the video clips on academic fraud compiled by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the UT Student Union.

Let’s uphold a culture of honesty and respect, both for our fellow students and our lecturers.

Starting from 25 November, the University of Tartu’s digital archive in DSpace will be called ADA!

Since this week, half of the semester has passed

It is important to understand the essence of a studied semester for those planning to take academic leave this semester! A student, who takes the academic leave as of November 11 or later must be aware that this semester is considered a regularly completed (studied) semester, meaning the required amount of ECTS credits must be earned for this semester in order to fulfill the expected work load. Student’s progress towards the completion of the curriculum is measured on the basis of completed (studied) semesters, the standard volume for each completed semester is 30 ECTS credits.

Students admitted as of 2024/2025, who interrupt their studies on their own initiative from 11 November, must pay the tuition fee for the courses to which they have registered but have not completed. Tuition fee is paid based on the credit point price. This applies to the students of both Estonian and English taught curricula, who do not pay for their studies (have tuition fee waived).

The semester will be considered “studied” as of 11 November

By 11 November, we will be halfway through the 2024/25 autumn semester and it will count as a “studied” semester. This is particularly relevant to those planning to go on academic leave during this semester!

A student who goes on academic leave on or after 11 November must be aware that this semester will be considered a completed (“studied”) semester. This means the required number of ECTS credits must be earned for this semester to meet study requirements.

Students’ progress towards the completion of the curriculum is measured on the basis of completed (studied) semesters, the standard volume for each completed semester is 30 ECTS credits.

Students admitted as of 2024/2025, who interrupt their studies on their own initiative from 11 November, must pay the tuition fee for the courses to which they have registered but have not completed. Tuition fee is paid based on the credit point price. This applies to the students of both Estonian and English taught curricula, who do not pay for their studies (have tuition fee waived).

The semester will be considered “studied” as of 11 November

By 11 November, we will be halfway through the 2024/25 autumn semester and it will count as a “studied” semester. This is particularly relevant to those planning to go on academic leave during this semester!

A student who goes on academic leave on or after 11 November must be aware that this semester will be considered a completed (“studied”) semester. This means the required number of ECTS credits must be earned for this semester to meet study requirements.

Students’ progress towards the completion of the curriculum is measured on the basis of completed (studied) semesters, the standard volume for each completed semester is 30 ECTS credits.

Students admitted as of 2024/2025, who interrupt their studies on their own initiative from 11 November, must pay the tuition fee for the courses to which they have registered but have not completed. Tuition fee is paid based on the credit point price. This applies to the students of both Estonian and English taught curricula, who do not pay for their studies (have tuition fee waived).

›› How to use AI applications in your studies?

The university encourages the use of AI, including chatbots, to enhance teaching and learning, supporting both education and the development of students’ academic and professional skills. When using AI applications, it is crucial to emphasise purposefulness, ethics, transparency, and a critical mindset. Please refer to the updated guidelines for using AI in academic work.

›› How to use AI applications in your studies?

The university encourages the use of AI, including chatbots, to enhance teaching and learning, supporting both education and the development of students’ academic and professional skills. When using AI applications, it is crucial to emphasise purposefulness, ethics, transparency, and a critical mindset. Please refer to the updated guidelines for using AI in academic work.

›› The tuition payment deadline is 20 October

The students of the second study year and onwards, the deadline for paying the tuition fee is 20 October as described on the page of tuition fee.

›› The tuition payment deadline is 20 October

The students of the second study year and onwards, the deadline for paying the tuition fee is 20 October as described on the page of tuition fee.

›› Check your contact data in SIS

Please check, add or update, if needed, your contact data in Study Information System (SIS). SIS needs to include functioning and currently used e-mail address, Estonian mobile phone number and home phone number and address in Estonia. It is student’s responsibility to guarantee that personal contact data is always updated throughout studies at the University of Tartu. It is for your benefit to ensure that in the case of need, the university can contact you immediately.
Please also insert your bank account number in order to receive the stipends/allowances.

›› Estonian ID-code

First-year international students who got their Estonian ID code outside of Tartu, please send it to studentvisasupport@ut.ee so that we can add it to your SIS profile. Students who got their ID code in Tartu do not need to send it to us because we have already received it from the Tartu Welcome Centre.

It is extremely important to have the ID code in SIS for the student’s study data to be available in the Estonian Education Information System (EHIS). Those students who directly apply for the TRP need to wait for their ID code until the TRP decision has been made.

›› Proof of enrolment

If you need proof of enrolment at UT (for example for the employer), it can be requested from the respective dean’s office, institute, or college. Contact details.

›› Check your contact data in SIS

Please check, add or update, if needed, your contact data in Study Information System (SIS). SIS needs to include functioning and currently used e-mail address, Estonian mobile phone number and home phone number and address in Estonia. It is student’s responsibility to guarantee that personal contact data is always updated throughout studies at the University of Tartu. It is for your benefit to ensure that in the case of need, the university can contact you immediately.
Please also insert your bank account number in order to receive the stipends/allowances.

›› Access to UT information systems will be automatically closed after leaving the university

As of 1 October, the Information Technology Office will automatically open and close the user accounts needed to access the university’s information systems.

Until now, the IT Office manually terminated access to the university’s user accounts twice a year. According to clause 2.4 of the rules for using IT services, this will now be done automatically on the night following the end of the employment, study, visiting or academic relationship. After that, it will no longer be possible to use the university’s e-services and information systems, including email, the Eduroam network, etc.

If a student graduates from the university, their account will be closed. If they continue at the next study level, their account will be reactivated seven days before the start of the new academic year.

It is worth noting that access to the account will be blocked even if there is only one day between an employment, study or academic relationship.

If the employment, study, visiting or academic relationship with the university lasts less than 30 days, no automatic notification of account closure will be sent. However, if the employment or studies last longer than a month, the users will receive an automatic notification from the IT Office to their university email address 30 days before the end of the relationship. In the event of unexpected termination of the employment, study, visiting or academic relationship earlier than 30 days, an automatic notification will be sent in the early morning following the determination of the termination date.

Further information:
IT helpdesk
arvutiabi@ut.ee
it.ut.ee

›› Proof of enrolment

If you need proof of enrolment at UT (for example for the employer), it can be requested from the respective dean’s office, institute, or college. Contact details are HERE.

›› Email address of the University of Tartu and university’s information systems

An email account of the University of Tartu and the address in the form name.surname[at]ut.ee have been created for all the students. This is the official email at the University of Tartu and should be used when communicating with University (lecturers etc). You can access your email account with most email applications (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.) as well with the web interface (kiri.ut.ee).
This aims to ensure that all study-related information reaches all students smoothly and that all students can use the full functionality of the university’s information systems (SIS) and Microsoft Office 365 solutions, including collaboration calendars, group work, notifications from Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.

›› Estonian ID-code

First-year international students who got their Estonian ID code outside of Tartu, please send it to studentvisasupport@ut.ee so that we can add it to your SIS profile.

Students who got their ID code in Tartu do not need to send it to us because we have already received it from the Tartu Welcome Centre.

It is extremely important to have the ID code in SIS for the student’s study data to be available in the Estonian Education Information System (EHIS). Those students who directly apply for the TRP need to wait for their ID code until the TRP decision has been made.

›› Course registration deadline for the first-year students is 16 September

Read the guidelines for course registration. Please note that the SIS planner is a helpful tool for drawing up your autumn semester’s timetable; the planner helps to register for all selected courses at once. Read how to use the planner.

›› Email address of the University of Tartu and university’s information systems

An email account of the University of Tartu and the address in the form name.surname[at]ut.ee have been created for all the students. This is the official email at the University of Tartu and should be used when communicating with University (lecturers etc). You can access your email account with most email applications (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.) as well with the web interface (kiri.ut.ee).
This aims to ensure that all study-related information reaches all students smoothly and that all students can use the full functionality of the university’s information systems (SIS) and Microsoft Office 365 solutions, including collaboration calendars, group work, notifications from Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.

›› Tuition fees in academic year 2024/25

›› Estonian ID-code

First-year international students who got their Estonian ID code outside of Tartu, please send it to studentvisasupport@ut.ee so that we can add it to your SIS profile. Students who got their ID code in Tartu do not need to send it to us because we have already received it from the Tartu Welcome Centre.

It is extremely important to have the ID code in SIS for the student’s study data to be available in the Estonian Education Information System (EHIS). Those students who directly apply for the TRP need to wait for their ID code until the TRP decision has been made.

›› International student support

All the services described on https://ut.ee/en/counselling-centre are offered for the UT international students, additionally we offer support for international students regarding their specific needs.

UT student visa support (studentvisasupport@ut.ee):
– visa and residence permit assistance upon arrival
– advice on how to remain compliant with visa and residence permit requirements during studies

UT international student counselling (internationalstudent@ut.ee):
– arrival and welcome information
– other aspects you need to address but do not know whom to contact

The international student support team is located in the University of Tartu (Ülikooli 18), first floor, room 131, in the right wing of the UT main building. The entrance is from the courtyard. We are open from Monday to Friday 9-12 and 13-16 or according to the agreed time. Please book an appointment before coming at internationalstudent@ut.ee.

›› Course registration deadline for the first-year students is 16 September

Read the guidelines for course registration. Please note that the SIS planner is a helpful tool for drawing up your autumn semester’s timetable; the planner helps to register for all selected courses at once. Read how to use the planner.

›› Completion of curriculum

Students are required to complete the curriculum they have registered for and the university checks their progress. Read more about completing the curriculum.

›› Tuition fees in academic year 2024/25

›› Orientation course presentations

International students can find all the slide presentations from the Orientation Course of the 2024/2025 academic year.

›› International student support

All the services described on https://ut.ee/en/counselling-centre are offered for the UT international students, additionally we offer support for international students regarding their specific needs.

UT student visa support (studentvisasupport@ut.ee):
– visa and residence permit assistance upon arrival
– advice on how to remain compliant with visa and residence permit requirements during studies

UT international student counselling (internationalstudent@ut.ee):
– arrival and welcome information
– other aspects you need to address but do not know whom to contact

The international student support team is located in the University of Tartu (Ülikooli 18), first floor, room 131, in the right wing of the UT main building. The entrance is from the courtyard. We are open from Monday to Friday 9-12 and 13-16 or according to the agreed time. Please book an appointment before coming at internationalstudent@ut.ee.

›› Estonian ID-code

First-year international students who got their Estonian ID code outside of Tartu, please send it to studentvisasupport@ut.ee so that we can add it to your SIS profile.

Students who got their ID code in Tartu do not need to send it to us because we have already received it from the Tartu Welcome Centre.

It is extremely important to have the ID code in SIS for the student’s study data to be available in the Estonian Education Information System (EHIS). Those students who directly apply for the TRP need to wait for their ID code until the TRP decision has been made.

›› Course registration deadline for the first-year students is 16 September

Read the guidelines for course registration. Please note that the SIS planner is a helpful tool for drawing up your autumn semester’s timetable; the planner helps to register for all selected courses at once. Read how to use the planner.

›› Completion of curriculum

Students are required to complete the curriculum they have registered for and the university checks their progress. Read more about completing the curriculum.

›› Changes in the organisation of studies in the 2024/25 academic year

Read more about changes in the organisation of studies in the next academic year.

›› Orientation course presentations

International students can find all the slide presentations from the Orientation Course of the 2024/2025 academic year.

›› Find the important dates in the 1st semester.

›› Opening ceremony of the 2024/2025 academic year

The opening ceremony of the 2024/2025 academic year of the University of Tartu takes place on Monday, 2 September at 10 in front of the main building.

›› For new first-year students

Newly admitted students can log in UT’s Study Information System (SIS) already today, on 26 August – one week before the official beginning of the 2024/2025 academic year. The academic year begins on 2 September. By today, all of you should have received your login credentials, check emails sent by arvutiabi@ut.ee. The students, who have studied previously at UT and start in a new programme this autumn will not get new login credentials but need to use their former ones. If you have forgotten your password, please check here.

In the SIS, you can plan and register for courses. The guidelines for course registration are given here. The SIS planner is a helpful tool for drawing up your autumn semester’s timetable: it helps to register for all the selected courses at once. The guidelines for using the planner are avalable here.

The deadline for course registration for the first-year students is 16 September.

If needed, you can also contact your peer tutor with questions related to registration and using the planner. As there will be info sessions for newly admitted students, delivered by the UT academic units, we advise you to wait with registrations and get more detailed instructions in those sessions.

›› Course registration deadline for the students of the second year and above

The course registration deadline for the autumn semester is 1 September (2nd year students and above). The course registration deadline for first-year students is 16 September.

›› Extension of studies

The students, whose end of studies is approaching (check SIS for the final date of your studies), need to submit an application for extension before the final date of studies to the respective dean’s office, institute, or college.

›› Changes in the organisation of studies in the 2024/25 academic year

Read more about changes in the organisation of studies in the next academic year.