University of Tartu

 

University of Tartu is a universitywide partner in Tartu, Estonia.

Student experiences

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General information for exchange students

Course information

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Academic calendar

Semester I: last week of August – last week of January
Semester II: 2nd/3rd week of February – last week of June

Orientation generally commences late August for Semester I and early February for Semester II.

Exams take place late January for Semester I and late June for Semester II.

Academic Calendar

Requirements

None

Areas of study open to Exchange students

Faculty of Social Sciences, including:

School of Economics and Business Administration, School of Law, Institute of Psychology, Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies and Institute of Social Studies

Courses at Master’s level

Yes

Language of instruction

English

Housing assistance

Exchange students are offered accommodation in dormitories for exchange students.

You can find information on other types of residence here.

Estimated living costs per month

Living costs per month are around 400 EUR (Estimate from 2022). 

You can find a more detailed breakdown of the expenses here.

Credits

Normal study load per term in credits: 30 ECTS and in courses: 6 to 10.

Grading system: A to F
A excellent 91-100%
B very good 81-90%
C good 71-80%
D sufficient 61-70%
E poor 51-60%
F  fail 0-50%
Minimum pass: E

Number of places available

5 places per year

Selection

Selection was not necessary in the past few years.

                

Contact

If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.