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Merry Christmas from Viljandi Culture Academy
Kultuuriakadeemia soovib kaunist jõuluaega ja rõõmuküllast uut aastat!
21. December 2022 culture
"Contribution to Estonian National Identity" award presented to writer Viivi Luik
On 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 103rd anniversary of establishing the Estonian-language university.
01. December 2022 recognition 
University of Tartu scholarship for expatriate Estonian visiting professors is granted to Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp
The expatriate Estonian visiting professorship will be held by Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp.
01. December 2022 recognition 
Viljandi Culture Academy has joined NGO Slava Ukraini’s charity campaign to collect woollen items for Ukrainians
Viljandi Culture Academy has joined NGO Slava Ukraini’s charity campaign to collect woollen items for Ukrainians. Knitted items are collected until 30 November 2022.
25. November 2022 cooperationculture
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
28. October 2022 recognition 
University of Tartu continues rise in world university rankings
For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250. 
13. October 2022 university
Exhibition "Observations from Nature" by Maarja Nõmmik in Philosophicum Hall Gallery
Exhibition "Observations from Nature" by Maarja Nõmmik is open for visitors in Philosophicum Hall Gallery from Monday, 3. October.
29. September 2022 culture
Project TUNE brings folk musicians across Europe to Viljandi
From 3 to 9 October, the UT Viljandi Culture Academy hosts the intensive week of the Erasmus+ project TUNE involving nearly 60 traditional music students and teaching staff.
23. September 2022 cooperationcultureinternational
New academic year of the University of Tartu starts with a student demonstration
On Monday, the opening ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic year takes place in front of the University of Tartu main building. Everyone is invited to rally in support of higher education funding.
24. August 2022 studies
International workshop brings young performing artists to Viljandi
From 1 to 12 August, UT Viljandi Culture Academy hosts a workshop "The Technicians without Frontiers".
05. August 2022 cooperation
University of Tartu participates in developing the EIT Culture & Creativity
The University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, together with partners, will launch an international incubation programme to foster creative economy.
Kantar Emor survey: University of Tartu diploma is still the most valued in the labour market
According to the universities’ reputation survey people of all age groups consider the University of Tartu to be Estonia’s most reputable higher education institution.
28. June 2022 admissions
Optional courses expand your horizon
Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers many interesting and stimulating optional courses which are open for all students of the University of Tartu.
22. June 2022 studies
UT students and staff can take courses on the popular learning platform Coursera
Until October 2022, all UT members can take one free Coursera course. Students can also use it towards the completion of their curriculum if they wish.
28. April 2022 continuing education
RECORDING: webinar on Ukrainian language and culture
On Wednesday, 27 April, a webinar on the Ukrainian language and culture took place on Worksup.
28. March 2022 for society
Extended application deadline for Ukrainian citizens 
​​​​​​​The UT has extended the application deadline for Ukrainian citizens until 1 June for all English-taught first and second-level programmes.
07. April 2022 admissions
University family is welcome to a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian war
On Thursday, 31 March, from 16:15–18:00, a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian war takes place at the Delta Centre.
29. March 2022 university
The University of Tartu Senate’s address to the people of Ukraine
On 7 March, the university family gathered in front of the main building with Ukrainian flags and other symbols and recorded the address of the University of Tartu senate to the Ukrainian people.
07. March 2022 university