Experience history in person in one of Europe’s first-settled lands!

The University of Tartu is the oldest and largest university in Estonia and one of the best known in Northern and Eastern Europe.

Courses taught in English focus on Baltic Studies, Political Science and Semiotics, Transition Studies, Journalism, Law, Economics and Business, Mathematics and Computer Science, Philology and Regional Studies, Ancient Near Eastern Cultures and Philology, Estonian Nature and Environment, and Cultures in Comparative Perspective.

Estonian and Russian language courses are offered at three different proficiency levels.

Estonia’s second largest city, Tartu, is situated in southeastern Estonia on the banks of the Emajõgi River, 186 km from the medieval capital city Tallinn. One of the oldest university towns in Europe, more than 18,000 students at the university rightfully makes it a City of Youth.

Nature lovers will enjoy hiking around the old red sandstone, caves, rivers, wetlands, and beautiful parks of the city, and skiers can experience the famous Tartu Ski Marathon. As a modern city with a rich historical heritage and culture, the many festivals, museums, Folk art days, exhibitions, and concerts provide plenty of entertainment.

Chances of Placement
Good chance of placement.