Topic: research

Research at the University of Tartu contributes to solving many global challenges. The figure below presents an overview of the University of Tartu’s research publications from 2017-2022

The University of Tartu helps nurture research interest in both children and adults. The university's museums, visitor centres and the botanical garden offer exciting educational programmes and leisure opportunities. The Youth Academy supports the development of talented pupils and helps teachers enrich their school programme with exciting teaching materials. Citizen science initiatives allow everyone to participate in research and gather information and knowledge about the surrounding environment.

University of Tartu researchers have been good advisors to the state and society during the coronavirus pandemic. The Scientific Advisory Board comprising our researchers has helped manage the crisis by advising the government. We carry out research to help predict the emergence of new outbreaks early on, assess the prevalence of coronavirus in the population and identify new virus strains. We also help to recognise the impact of the pandemic in other areas of life and provide ways to cope with it.

University of Tartu researchers actively contribute to solving societal challenges by supporting the development of a research-based worldview.

The University of Tartu is among the top 1% of the world's most cited research institutions in 15 research areas.

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The LERU-CE7 initiative is a partnership between LERU (the League of European Research Universities) and seven Central European universities, designed to influence higher education and research policy in Europe.