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Study by the University of Tartu explains why Estonian entrepreneurs are so successful
With the most start-ups per capita in Europe, Estonia’s leaders are clearly on to something. Here’s what the University of Tartu study found.
05 May 2022 entrepreneurship
Apply under the Erasmus+ programme for the ENLIGHT course “Urban Mining”
The University of Bordeaux invites UT master’s students to take part in the course “Urban Mining” within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme.
04 May 2022 international
Research news: journalist's fact-checking skills, quality of drinking water, religious tolerance of young people, smart pillboxes
The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
03 May 2022 research
University celebrates Diversity Month with a series of mini-lectures
Led by the Estonian Human Rights Centre, Diversity Month is celebrated in Estonia in May. The university takes part in its activities for the first time.
03 May 2022 university
A student of Vilnius University won the three rectors' scholarship competition
Gabrielė Aputytė was chosen as the winner of the final round held on April 28 at the University of Latvia.
03 May 2022 international
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
Polish National Flag Day is celebrated in Tartu on 2 May
2. mail tähistab Poola Vabariigi suursaatkond esimest korda Tartus Poola lipu päeva.
27 April 2022 cooperation
Analysis of the possible impact of changing the higher education funding system has been completed at the University of Tartu
An overview of the higher education funding models of different countries and the possible impact of changing the funding system for both students and society has been compiled.
26 April 2022 university
Students celebrate the Spring Festival again
Read the programme of the students’ Spring Festival on studentdays.ee.
22 April 2022
University signed the Diversity Charter
20 April, the University of Tartu signed the Estonian Diversity Charter to promote equal treatment and diversity.
10 May 2023 university
University of Tartu to increase cooperation with CERN
On 19 April, the University of Tartu and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
20 April 2022 cooperationresearch
Prevalence study: coronavirus still widespread, booster dose recommended
The results of the recently completed stage of coronavirus prevalence study led by the University of Tartu show that although the epidemic is gradually receding, the prevalence of the coronavirus is
12 April 2022 research
Assessment committee is visiting the University of Tartu this week
From 11 to 14 April, the institutional accreditation assessment visit takes place at the UT. During the visit, the assessment committee will give initial feedback on external evaluation.
11 April 2022 internationaluniversity
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
Ene Selart and Urmas Hõbepappel visited Asian networks
Ene Selart and Urmas Hõbepappel visited Asian networks
06 April 2022 international
Self-driving public transport vehicle available in Tartu in April
From 11 April, in addition to buses, a self-driving demand-based public transport vehicle will be servicing the Tiksoja, Vorbuse and Kardla region. During April, passengers can order a ride on the sel
06 April 2022 research
Nordic and Baltic VCs and universities partner to nurture science-based startups
An annual startup event has become a focal point for early-stage, science-based companies to interact with investors to advance their ideas and march to the marketplace.
04 April 2022 entrepreneurship
Satisfaction with work environment, physiotherapy for Parkinson’s patients, language chunking, and mitigating drought stress in plants
The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
28 March 2022 research
University of Tartu researchers can now access sinology materials and databases
The University of Tartu and the National Central Library of Taiwan entered into a cooperation agreement for the promotion of materials and databases on sinology.
07 June 2022 research
Current coronavirus prevalence is more than double the peaks of previous infection waves
The recently completed wave of the coronavirus prevalence study led by the University of Tartu shows that coronavirus prevalence in the Estonian adult population has tripled since January.
22 March 2022 research