Estonia
Study in Tartu: universities, programmes and fees
Tartu has 4 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 70 undergraduate programmes in 51 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student no tuition fee. 4 programmes are taught in English.
- Universities
- 4
- Programmes
- 70
- Taught in English
- 4
- EU fee / year
- Free
- Non-EU fee / year
- Free
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Tartu
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tartu (Tartu) | public | 38 | €0–€13,200 | €0–€13,200 |
| Estonian University of Life Sciences | public | 19 | €0–€9,800 | €0–€9,800 |
| Pallas University of Applied Sciences | public | 8 | €0 | €0 |
| Tartu Health Care College (Tartu) | public | 5 | €0 | €0 |
Map of universities in Tartu
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What you can study in Tartu
- Languages and Literature 8
- Environmental Sciences 3
- Agronomy 2
- Business Administration 2
- Veterinary Medicine 2
- Fine Arts 2
- Design 2
- Fashion Design 2
- Nursing 2
- Physiotherapy 2
- Medicine 2
- Physics 2
- Geomatics and Surveying 1
- Landscape Architecture 1
- Tourism 1
- Animal Science 1
- Civil Engineering 1
- Forestry 1
- Materials Engineering 1
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 1
- Food Science and Technology 1
- Environmental Engineering 1
- Audiovisual Communication 1
- Conservation and Restoration 1
- Biomedical Laboratory Science 1
- Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 1
- Journalism 1
- History 1
- Art History 1
- Telecommunications Engineering 1
- Biology 1
- Speech Therapy 1
- Philosophy 1
- Biotechnology 1
- Geography 1
- Geology 1
- Dentistry 1
- Computer Science 1
- Sociology 1
- English Studies 1
- Sport Sciences 1
- Primary Education Teaching 1
- Early Childhood Education 1
- Economics 1
- Mathematics 1
- Statistics 1
- Law 1
- Pharmacy 1
- Psychology 1
- Political Science 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | Estonian University of Life Sciences | €9,800 | €9,800 |
| Business Administration | University of Tartu (Tartu) | €4,200 | €4,200 |
| Medicine | University of Tartu (Tartu) | €13,200 | €13,200 |
| Science and Technology | University of Tartu (Tartu) | €6,000 | €6,000 |
How admission works in Estonia
Applications for most bachelor's, professional higher education and integrated programmes go through SAIS (sais.ee), the national admission information system run by the Ministry of Education and Research; a few institutions also take applicants with foreign diplomas through their own systems. You need a completed secondary education (an Estonian upper secondary certificate or an equivalent foreign qualification); each programme ranks applicants by its own criteria — Estonian state exam results, entrance exams, interviews or portfolios — and admits them up to its number of places, so there is no national cut-off score. For the autumn 2026 intake most Estonian-taught programmes closed at the end of June or in early July (30 June at the University of Tartu, 6 July at TalTech), while English-taught programmes closed earlier (TalTech 1 February for applicants with foreign diplomas, University of Tartu 15 April); the dates for autumn 2027 are set by each institution and published in SAIS. More in the guide Study in Estonia.
Sources
- Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium — Higher education: "Higher education is free of charge in Estonia for those studying full-time and in Estonian.", checked 19 October 2026
- Veterinary Medicine - admission requirements | Estonian University of Life Sciences — "In 2026/2027, the tuition fee for veterinary studies is 9800 EUR per year.", checked 19 October 2026
- Medicine | University of Tartu — "Tuition fee €13,200 per year", checked 19 October 2026
- Business Administration | University of Tartu — "Tuition fee €4,200 per year", checked 19 October 2026
- Science and Technology | University of Tartu — "Tuition fee €6,000 per year", checked 19 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.