GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
The University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2021/2022
2 per year, 4 per semester
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Ms Eveli Pütsepp, Student Exchange Coordinator
+372 737 6270
Study Abroad Centre, University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18, Tartu, 50090 ESTONIA
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Ms Eveli Pütsepp, Student Exchange Coordinator
+372 737 6270
Study Abroad Centre, University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18, Tartu, 50090 ESTONIA
APPLICATION WEBSITE
http://www.ut.ee/en/prospective-students/exchange-students
Students need to submit online application (https://incoming.ut.ee/ )
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
No difference
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Exchange students can choose courses from all faculties and study programmes.
Courses taught in English: http://www.ut.ee/en/courses-taught-english
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Yes
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
Yes (possible but depends on the course and student)
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
Medicine
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Medicine
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
Minimum requirement: 15 ECTS per semester. No maximum limits but it is not recommended to take more than 30 ECTS per semester (full work load).
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Both
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
Two weeks after the beginning of the semester
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
A proof of the English language proficiency is not required from native speakers and students of the universities where English is the language of instruction.
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Exchange students (not native speakers) must meet level B2 requirements for English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
TOEFL iBT: 75; IELTS (academic): 5.5 (no part can be below 5.5)
Documented evidence is needed to demonstrate student's English language proficiency. This could include an official letter from a language instructor at student's home university stating the student's language level on CEF scale. International language tests (TOEFL, IELTS) are also accepted.
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
No
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Services that assist on registration for courses: from the website http://www.ut.ee/en/courses-taught-english students can find guidelines for using the Study Information System (video tutorial and general guideline on how to search and register for courses); students can also ask help from their tutors (senior students who help international students).
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Yes
Yes
DATES
ADDITIONAL NOTES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Fall: 15 April
Semester 2/Spring: 1 October
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
1st Semester: 30 August 2021 until 30 January 2022, depending on the course (some courses could end before Christmas 20.12.2021)
2nd Semester: 7 February – 26 June 2022
EXAMINATION PERIOD
December/January and May/June
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
Depends on the course. Sometimes it may be possible but this cannot be confirmed/guaranteed beforehand. Exam times are discussed with the professors at first lectures.
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
Not mandatory but highly recommended.
Autumn semester: late August 2020 (TBC)
spring semester: early February 2020 (TBC)
Practical info: http://www.ut.ee/en/welcome
Getting started at UT: https://sisu.ut.ee/gettingstarted/getting-started
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
EUR 370-420
HOUSING
EUR 300 (dormitory)
MEALS
EUR 250-300
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
EUR 30
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
HEALTH INSURANCE
OTHER
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes
HOUSING OPTIONS
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
Separate housing application. Information about the housing application and deadlines will be sent together with the admission letter.
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
General public facilities available.
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
Yes Limited possibilities, must be agreed beforehand
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
Very limited possibilities