Tartu College

Tradition meets innovation in Estonia’s historic city of students.

📍 Tartu, Estonia 🇪🇪

Quick Facts about Tartu College

  • Tuition: $3,000 – $6,000/year
  • Intakes: Fall

Information for International Students at Tartu College

Tartu College in Tartu, Estonia welcomes international students.

  • No visa support offered
  • No on-campus work
  • Student housing available

Programs at Tartu College (34 programs)

Tartu College offers 34 programs across Bachelor, Master, PhD levels.

Bachelor Programs (3)

  • Medicine — 72 months · English · STEM
    This integrated 6-year program is designed to equip students with the core competencies required to become highly skilled medical doctors.
    Field: Medicine
    Deadline: January 2 - April 15 annually
  • Science and Technology (BSc) — 36 months · English · €3,800/yr · STEM
    This program provides a comprehensive overview of natural and exact sciences, with specializations available in bioengineering and robotics, chemistry and materials science, or genetics and biotechnology.
    Field: Science and Technology
    Deadline: January 2 - April 15 annually
  • Business Administration (BA) — 36 months · English · €3,800/yr
    This program covers management, law, finance, marketing, human resources, ethics, and innovation from a global perspective, preparing students for diverse business careers.
    Field: Business & Management Studies
    Deadline: January 2 - April 15 annually

Master Programs (16)

  • Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking — 12 months · English
    This program combines economics and entrepreneurship, aiming to train innovative public sector specialists with modern economic knowledge.
    Field: Entrepreneurship
    Deadline: September 1 - September 15
  • Computer Science (MSc) — English · STEM
    This program focuses on advanced topics in computer science, preparing students for research and development roles in the field.
    Field: Computer Science
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Excellence in Analytical Chemistry (MScEACH) (MSc) — English · STEM
    This is an Erasmus Mundus program focusing on advanced analytical chemistry, providing comprehensive training in the field.
    Field: Analytical Chemistry
    Deadline: Period 1: November 5 - January 5; Period 2: January 7 - February 5
  • Democracy and Governance (MA) — 24 months · English · €3,800/yr
    This program delves into the theories and practices of democracy and governance, preparing students for roles in public administration, policy analysis, and international organizations.
    Field: Democracy
    Deadline: March 15 annually
  • Clinical Nutrition — English · STEM
    This program provides broad knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, and metabolism, which forms the foundation for clinical nutritional provision.
    Field: Clinical Nutrition
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Software Engineering (MSc) — English · STEM
    This program imparts general software engineering skills and specialized skills in enterprise systems and embedded real-time systems, delivered jointly by the University of Tartu and TalTech.
    Field: Software Engineering
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (MA) — 24 months · English · €3,800/yr
    This program offers an in-depth study of contemporary issues in Asian and Middle Eastern regions, providing students with critical analytical skills and regional expertise.
    Field: Asian Studies
    Deadline: March 15 annually
  • Actuarial and Financial Engineering (MSc) — 24 months · English · STEM
    This program prepares specialists for global financial careers, providing essential skills in financial engineering and insurance mathematics.
    Field: Financial Engineering
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • International Law and Human Rights — 24 months · English
    This program offers systematic knowledge of principles, regulations, and practice in international law and human rights, preparing students for careers in legal and human rights fields.
    Field: International Law
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Quantitative Economics (MA) — English · STEM
    This program provides advanced training in economic theory and quantitative methods, preparing students for analytical roles in economics and finance.
    Field: Economics
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Bioengineering (MSc) — 24 months · English · STEM
    This program educates specialists in industrial bioprocesses, synthetic biology, biotechnology, and biomedical technologies, featuring an AI-driven curriculum focused on biofoundries, bioprocess automation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and product commercialization.
    Field: Bioengineering
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • International Relations and Regional Studies (MA) — 24 months · English
    This program offers deep knowledge and practical skills in international relations with a specialization in one of the area studies: EU, Russia and Post-Soviet Space, or the Baltic Sea Region.
    Field: International Relations
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Politics and Governance in the Digital Age (MA) — English
    This program explores the intersection of political science, governance, and digitalization, preparing students to navigate and shape policy in an increasingly digital world.
    Field: Political Science
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Innovation and Technology Management (MA) — 24 months · English · STEM
    This program combines business, management, and IT to train experts in integrating ICT solutions into enterprise management processes.
    Field: Business
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually
  • Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking — 12 months · English
    This program combines economics and entrepreneurship, aiming to train innovative public sector specialists with modern economic knowledge.
    Field: Entrepreneurship
    Deadline: September 1 - September 15
  • Innovation and Technology Management (MA) — 24 months · English · STEM
    This program combines business, management, and IT to train experts in integrating ICT solutions into enterprise management processes.
    Field: Business
    Deadline: January 2 - March 15 annually

PhD Programs (12)

  • Engineering and Technology (PhD) — 48 months · English · STEM · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research in engineering and technology, with a specialization available in computer engineering.
    Field: Engineering
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Engineering and Technology (PhD) — 48 months · English · STEM · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research in engineering and technology, with a specialization available in computer engineering.
    Field: Engineering
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics (PhD) — 48 months · English · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program focuses on advanced research in Estonian and Finno-Ugric linguistics, with compulsory Estonian language learning during the program.
    Field: Linguistics
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Social Sciences (PhD) — 48 months · English · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research in social sciences, with specializations in Economics or Business Administration, and Political Science.
    Field: Social Sciences
    Deadline: November 15-30 (for some specializations), February 1-15 (for some specializations), or May 1-15 annually.
  • Russian and Slavonic Philology (PhD) — 48 months · Russian · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program is offered exclusively in Russian, focusing on advanced research in Russian and Slavonic philology, and requires proof of Russian language proficiency.
    Field: Russian Philology
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Chemical and Physical Sciences (PhD) — 48 months · English · STEM · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research in chemical and physical sciences, with specializations including Space Research and Technology, Chemistry, and Physics.
    Field: Chemical Sciences
    Deadline: September 15-30 (for some specializations)
  • Educational Sciences (PhD) — 48 months · English · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research opportunities in educational sciences, allowing students to contribute to the field through in-depth study and original research.
    Field: Educational Sciences
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually for international applicants, June 1-15 for Estonian citizens.
  • Mathematics and Computer Science (PhD) — 48 months · English · STEM · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program provides advanced research opportunities in mathematics and computer science, with a specialization available in computer science.
    Field: Mathematics
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Humanities (PhD) — 48 months · English · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research in humanities, with a specialization available in Theology.
    Field: Humanities
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Life and Earth Sciences (PhD) — 48 months · English · STEM · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research in life and earth sciences, with a specialization available in geography.
    Field: Life Sciences
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Law (PhD) — 48 months · English · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program offers advanced research in law, with compulsory Estonian language learning during the program.
    Field: Law
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.
  • Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics (PhD) — 48 months · English · Scholarship available
    This doctoral program focuses on advanced research in Estonian and Finno-Ugric linguistics, with compulsory Estonian language learning during the program.
    Field: Linguistics
    Deadline: May 1-15 annually.

Scholarships & Tuition at Tartu College

Annual tuition for international students: $3,000 – $6,000/year

Visit the university's financial aid page for the latest scholarship information.

Campus & Facilities at Tartu College

  • Student housing available
  • No sports facilities
  • No disability support info

Key Highlights

  • Student residence in downtown Toronto
  • Cultural hub for Estonian diaspora
  • Home to Estonian Studies Library
  • Host of VEMU Estonian Museum
  • Academic housing for nearby universities
  • Venue for Estonian community events

Fields of Study at Tartu College

  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • IT

Frequently Asked Questions about Tartu College

What is Tartu College?

Tartu College is a university located in Tartu, Estonia. .

How much does it cost to study at Tartu College?

Tuition fees at Tartu College for international students range from $3,000 – $6,000/year.

How many programs does Tartu College offer?

Tartu College offers 34 programs: 3 Bachelor's, 16 Master's, and 12 PhD programs across various fields of study.

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