Getting started for international students

Organisation of studies

Studies at the University of Tartu are organised according to certain rules. For studies to be successful, the student needs to know these rules. During the study period, there are many options for individual planning and self-development. On this page, you can findstudy instructions and rules forstudents of the first and second levels of higher education: bachelor´s students, master´s students, professional higher education students and students of integrated bachelor's and master's studies.

The guidelines on doctoral studies can be found on thedoctoral studies´ webpage.

The most important document regulating studies at the university is theStudy Regulations.

Official information exchange at the university takes place in theStudy Information System (SIS): registering for courses, choosing modules, looking at timetables and study results (grades), etc.

You need help with study related matters?

If you have questions about your curriculum, courses, timetables, SIS, etc., please contact the academic affairs specialist of your curriculum (in your faculty). You can also seek help from peer tutors (available for newly starting degree-seeking students) or buddies (available for exchange students). If you have general questions related to study organisation and regulations, you can contact the student advisers at the UT Counselling Centre.

Wish to study abroad?

Each year, a large number of students at the University of Tartu study abroad. You can find a study-abroad programme on your own, or you may take advantage of one of the many opportunities offered by the university.

Other guidelines and instructions

Changes in the organisation of studies in 2025/26

Curriculum structure

Course

Study levels

E-learner's handbook

Legislation and documents

Study Regulations

All regulations and documents about studies

Document forms

Good practices at the university

Guidelines for equal treatment

Data Protection Policy

Guidelines for using AI