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Academic buildingsCloseExtensive knowledge of the developments and manifestations of these languages — from their grammars to complex literary and socio-political texts — enables the learners to lay a solid foundation for understanding and comparing cultures very different and yet so close to us.
The Institute of History and Archaeology offers the following specialities: archaeology, achival studies, art history, Estonian history, general history, contemporary history.
Its aim will be to develop and study advanced disease models with a specific focus on chronic immune/inflammatory diseases, neurological diseases and tumour therapy, and to combine these research areas with modern bioimaging technologies. The Centre will have a leading position and serve as an attractive competence centre in animal disease models and bioimaging in the Central and Eastern Europe.
About EATRIS
Translational medicine is the transformation of laboratory research outcomes into new ways to diagnose and treat patients to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. It takes promising biomedical innovations ‘from bench to bedside’ and bridges clinical needs from bedside to bench.
EATRIS provides a new development pathway, open to researchers and companies in need of support for advancing biomedical innovations. EATRIS comprises over 70 leading academic institutions across Europe, each renowned for its individual and high-end research facilities.
Needless to say – the dean’s office, the only administrative structure, coordinates the everyday life of the faculty, particularly the tuition.
Vanemuise 46 building was designed by architect Otto Hoffmann and it was finished in 1914. It was originally planned to be used as a museum of geology and zoology and for the corresponding institutes; however, during World War I it was used as a military hospital. The university got the building back after the War of Independence (1920).
The building has the largest auditorium of the university (500 seats).
The first professor of botany at the University of Tartu was Gottfried Albrecht Germann, who worked on the staff of the Philosophical Faculty from 1802 to 1809. He was also the head of the first Botanical Garden, founded in Tartu in 1803.
We host several Core facilities that provide an access to advanced technologies for both scientists and biotech companies.
The Institute of Physics provides contemporary facilities for research in physics, materials science and nanotechnology. Students of physics, materials science, computer engineering, etc. use ultramodern facilities for studies and conducting experiments. In addition to the spacious lecture halls, teaching activities are conducted in eight study laboratories equipped with all necessary fittings for practical lectures.
The Institute of Computer Science has an international study environment with a formidable number of international lecturers and professors, including Marlon Dumas, Professor of Software Engineering, who is among the top 1 per cent cited scholars in the world.
The institute hosts two International Master’s programmes:
Computer Science
Software Engineering
It is home to Institute of Cultural Research and Arts.
For international students, the institute offers a Master’s programme in Financial Mathematics.
The Institute of Mathematics and Statistics is located on the beautiful and historical hillside of Toomemägi. At the moment, the building is shared with the Institute of Computer Science.
A studio for journalism students is also located in the building.
The Institute’s primary practical internship centres are the University of Tartu’s Academic Sport Club and the Kääriku sport complex (physical education and sport programme) and the Tartu University Hospital (physiotherapy programme). Besides academics, students do extracurricular work related to sports and develop their respective fields, for instance through the Estonian Physiotherapy Students Society. Through membership in constituent organizations or the Estonian Academic Sports Federation, students represent the University of Tartu and Estonian sport at international tournaments.
Alumni include many well-known researchers, coaches, school directors and others, such as businessman and former athlete Neinar Seli.
It is now used by the Institute of Computer Science researchers until the opening of the new IT building.
The institute offers three master’s programmes for international students: Democracy and Governance, European Union – Russia Studies, International Relations and Regional Studies
Institute for Cultural Research and Arts addresses the questions of understanding creation and transformation processes of human made artifacts.
An observatory was part of the Imperial Tartu University’s plan. At first, the architect of the time imagined it in the towers of the ruins of Tartu Cathedral but the University’s mathematicians pointed out that a separate building was needed. The first heyday of the Observatory began when a young energetic and talented Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve began working here. The construction of the Observatory was finished in 1810 and Struve set things in motion, ordered several new instruments, including the Reichenback-Ertel Meridian Circle and the world’s largest telescope of the time – the 9-inch Fraunhofer Refractor.
During the Soviet Era, the Observatory became part of the ESSR Academy of Sciences.
The Old Observatory was given back to the University of Tartu in 1996. At first it became the home of Estonian Education and Research Network (EENet) and AHHAA Science Centre. In 2004, it was decided that the Observatory would become a museum. The construction work began in 2009 and was finished in December 2010. The Old Observatory opened its doors as a museum in April 2011.
Among the ordinary faculty members, there are about 35 professors; 40 senior lecturers; 125 lecturers, assistants or teachers; 30 senior research fellows; 65 research fellows. The total number of students in all study forms and levels of study is ca 3100.
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is Margit Sutrop, Professor of Practical Philosophy.
Here international students can enroll in the Philosophy MA programme or Semiotics MA programme taught entirely in English language.
Until Delta is completed, the School of Economics will use a library, a computer classroom, six lecture halls and employees’ offices in Liivi street. There is not, however, space for all studies and this is why some of the lectures will be held in the university’s main building at Ülikooli 18, and in the academic buildings at Lossi 36, J. Liivi 2 and Näituse 2.
Here international students study Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration (in English language).
The School of Law is one of the oldest faculties of the University of Tartu, where lawyers have been educated since the university was founded in 1632.
The School of Law offers an international study programme in Information Technology Law.
It is the leading centre for legal studies in Estonia. International students can enrol in Master of Arts in Information Technology Law programme.
Theology has a long and complex history in Tartu, extending back to the Middle Ages and it has been taught at the University of Tartu since the university was founded in 1632.
Religious studies as a separate field of research and education has developed in the past few decades. The school tries to build upon longstanding traditions as well as adapt to the modern world around it, creating an intricate, but productive environment for present and future development.
Student Club has also been involved in the organisation of public events connected to the University of Tartu. The rooms of Tartu Student Club are also used by the University Culture Club. Every spring the Student Club and the University Culture Club organise Tartu Student Spring Days and in autumn Tartu Student Autumn Days. In addition, Tartu Students Club offers an opportunity to rent rooms for organising various events and parties.
The principal area of activity of Tartu Observatory is the research and experimental development on natural sciences to promote science in the fields of astronomy, remote sensing and space technology, provide research-based services in these areas, be a reliable partner in the international networks, train young scientists and extend the natural-scientific worldview.
University of Tartu Hospital provides inpatient, outpatient and community-based services to patients residing all over Estonia.
The opening ceremony of the building was held on 3 July 1809. All important events in the life of the university have been celebrated in its main hall since then. The good acoustics and spaciousness of the hall have made it a popular venue for concerts and conferences.For a tour of the university’s main building, assembly hall or lock-up, please contact the UT Art Museum.
International Student Service is located in the Main Building in rooms 132 and 134
From April 15 till October 15, the Botanical Gardens are open to visitors every day from 7 AM to 9 PM (7 AM to 7 PM in winter).
The gardens’ visitor centre and greenhouses are open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.
It consist of two buildings, one is UT’s teaching and research facility and the other one is for companies working closely with UT researchers and students. Delta Centre also hosts the ecosystem for start-ups: pre-incubation activities offered by the UT School of Economics, a research-based enterprise development program coordinated by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Tartu Science Park incubators.
DormitoriesCloseThere are apartments with 2 twin rooms in the building, with a shared kitchen, shower room and toilet. A twin room has a bed, table, wardrobe and shelves for each tenant. It is possible to create a suitable environment for oneself by moving furniture around and using textiles.
There is the office of the Tartu Student Village in one wing of Floor 0 of the building, and the office of Hall Manager/receptionists, the indoor bicycle park and laundry room. The laundry room has four washing machines and driers. There is a small parking lot at one end of the building.
The average annual price for a place, including utility costs, is 100 EUR/month, and the average price for a full room is 200 EUR/month.
Everything that a student needs is at an arm’s length: 1 minute walk to Club Tallinn, 3 minutes to the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and to the nearby supermarket, 4 minutes to the Town Hall Square, 7 minutes to the University Sports Hall.
Two students share a room which has a bed, table, wardrobe and shelves for each tenant. The average annual price for a place, including utlity costs, is 100 EUR/month, and the average price for a full room is 200 EUR/month. Two rooms share a kitchen which has the necessary furniture and equipment – kitchen range and refrigerator. The apartment has also a common shower room and toilet. There is a laundry room in the building, with three washing machines and driers, and a bicycle park. There are a few parking places behind the building.
There are apartments with 2 rooms for 2 persons with a shared shower room and bathroom. Three kitchens are located on each floor, with four apartments using each of them. There is also a laundry room, an indoor bicycle parking space inside the building and a car parking lot behind the building.
There are apartments with 2 or 3 twin rooms on the first floor of the building with a shared kitchen, shower room and toilet. Also, there is a laundry room and a parking lot for cars and bicycles behind the building.
There are apartments with 2 twin rooms in the renovated part of the building, with a shared kitchen, shower and bathroom. There are also laundry room and bicycle parking lot inside the building and car a parking lot in front of the building.
There are 3-room apartments in the building and most rooms are twin rooms. The apartments have a shared kitchen, shower room and toilet. 4 apartments (12 rooms) on the ground floor of the residence hall have been furnished according to the needs of students with reduced mobility. The building has a laundry room and a spacious indoor bicycle parking lot.
LibrariesCloseLocation: Jakobi 2-212 Tartu
Opening hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 10.00 am – 4 pm.
Opening hours: from Monday until Thursday 9 am – 6 pm, Friday 9 am – 5 pm.
Opened: Mon 12-18, Tue-Fri 10-18
Phone: +372 7375 413
E-mail: Heidy.Meriste@ut.ee
There are also 5 computers with internet connection and Wi-Fi access available for readers.
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9-17
Collection: online catalogue ESTER
Open: Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 18:00
Contact: Mari-Liis Tina, keeled.raamatukogu@ut.ee
In addition to relevant literature, one can access the Bachelor’s and Master’s theses defended at the department.
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 10-16 (lunch 12-13)
Collection: online catalogue ESTER
In 2006, the library of the Department of Semiotics received as a donation the memorial library of Thomas A. Sebeok, including his personal collection of biosemiotics literature.
The students of other subject fields are more than welcome too.
Location: Vanemuise 46-304
Tel.: 737 5893
Eve Möls eve.mols@ut.ee
Opening hours:
Monday 09.00 am – 5 pm
Wednesday 09.00 am – 5 pm
Friday 09.00 am – 1 pm
The collection of the library amount to 11 000 items. The selection of items is based on the curricula and research of the School of Economics and Business Administration. The collection includes: scientific literature, textbooks for students, periodicals, publications by Statistics Estonia, students’ works (Bachelor’s and Master’s theses), dissertations defended at the faculty etc.
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10.00-17.00
Collection: online catalogue ESTER
Consultation hours:
Mondays 09-12 and 14-16,
Tuesdays 09-12
Wednesdays 09-12
Thursdays 09-12
Phone: 7375891
E-post: liili.laan@ut.ee
Opnening hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 – 16:00
Tel: 7376 452
E-post: raamatukogu@ttc.ee
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.00 – 16.00
Tel: 7375 290
E-post: hiie.villako@ut.ee
Opening times:
Monday 9-19
Tuesday 9-19
Wednesday 9 – 17
Thursday 9-17
Friday 9-14
July, August closed
E-post: Tiia Puusepp tiia.puusepp@ut.ee
Eha Lambing eha.lambing@ut.ee
Tiia Boiko tiia.boiko@ut.ee
Mathematics and Computer Science library was founded in March 2003 on the basis of the libraries of the faculty and the library of Estonian Mathematical Society. Its collection contains the thematic literature of mathematics, information technology, statistics and mechanics. The oldest book in the library is “Logarithmorum” by John Napier Mirific (1614).
Opening times: Monday-Friday 8.00-17.00
Contact information: +372 737 5876
Collection: online catalogue ESTER
Tel: 737-5673
E-mail: Virge Lell, virge.lell@ut.ee
Opening hours: from Monday until Friday 09.00 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm
Book borrowing rules:
· The loan period for most of the books is approximately one month. Items that are used all through semester can be borrowed for a longer period.
· You can use within the library several types of scientific data that cannot be taken out of the library (students’ scientific work, reference literature, statistical research reports).
· Readers are served at presenting the borrower’s card of the University of Tartu main library or ID-card. For lack of the relevant document you can still use the books within the library.
· You can use the library e-catalogue ESTER, the pressmark to indicate the location of the publication in the library is “TU Soc Sc Fac Lib”.
· You can renew due dates yourself in the e-catalogue ESTER, but also by e-mail or a phone call. You will be sent an electronic notice if the due date has been exceeded. The overdue charge is 0,05 € for the item per day.
Services provided by the centre: answering information requests, organizing trainings and consultations in the field of operating the databases, Interlibrary loans (ILL), copying, scanning, black and white printing, colour printing, binding and lamination. Wireless Internet is also available.
Consultations and introduction of medical databases every Thursday 2PM.
Phone: +372 731 8185
E-mail: medinfo@kliinikum.ee
Open Mon-Fri 8.30-16.30
Sports facilitiesCloseThe Institute’s primary practical internship centres are the University of Tartu’s Academic Sport Club and the Kääriku sport complex (physical education and sport programme) and the Tartu University Hospital (physiotherapy programme). Besides academics, students do extracurricular work related to sports and develop their respective fields, for instance through the Estonian Physiotherapy Students Society. Through membership in constituent organizations or the Estonian Academic Sports Federation, students represent the University of Tartu and Estonian sport at international tournaments.
Alumni include many well-known researchers, coaches, school directors and others, such as businessman and former athlete Neinar Seli.
MuseumsCloseAn observatory was part of the Imperial Tartu University’s plan. At first, the architect of the time imagined it in the towers of the ruins of Tartu Cathedral but the University’s mathematicians pointed out that a separate building was needed. The first heyday of the Observatory began when a young energetic and talented Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve began working here. The construction of the Observatory was finished in 1810 and Struve set things in motion, ordered several new instruments, including the Reichenback-Ertel Meridian Circle and the world’s largest telescope of the time – the 9-inch Fraunhofer Refractor.
During the Soviet Era, the Observatory became part of the ESSR Academy of Sciences.
The Old Observatory was given back to the University of Tartu in 1996. At first it became the home of Estonian Education and Research Network (EENet) and AHHAA Science Centre. In 2004, it was decided that the Observatory would become a museum. The construction work began in 2009 and was finished in December 2010. The Old Observatory opened its doors as a museum in April 2011.
The opening ceremony of the building was held on 3 July 1809. All important events in the life of the university have been celebrated in its main hall since then. The good acoustics and spaciousness of the hall have made it a popular venue for concerts and conferences.For a tour of the university’s main building, assembly hall or lock-up, please contact the UT Art Museum.
International Student Service is located in the Main Building in rooms 132 and 134
Botanical and Mycological Museum
40 Lai Str.
EE51005 Tartu
Geological Museum
46 Vanemuise Str.
EE51014 Tartu
Zoological Museum
46 Vanemuise Str.
EE51014 Tartu
From April 15 till October 15, the Botanical Gardens are open to visitors every day from 7 AM to 9 PM (7 AM to 7 PM in winter).
The gardens’ visitor centre and greenhouses are open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Science parkClose
