University of Tartu - ESTONIA

Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

The Partnership
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information. Application deadlines for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in late February/early March. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study Abroad Coordinator.

The University-University of Tartu

Details & Information:

Full name of the University	University of Tartu
Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters)	4
Areas of study open for exchange students	Unlimited, like for other exchange students
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties	Medicine
Areas of study not available to MAUI students	Medicine
Utrecht Network contact person	Ülle Tensing: ulle.tensing@ut.ee, tel: +372 737 5150 International Student Service, Ülikooli 18, 50090, Tartu, Estonia
Contact person incoming students	Piret Must, piret.must@ut.ee, tel: +372 737 6270 International Student Service, Ülikooli 18, 50090, Tartu, Estonia
General website of the university	http://www.ut.ee/en
Website of the international office/website for incoming students	http://www.ut.ee/studies
Academic calendar	http://www.ut.ee/en/studies/practical/calendar
Examination period	At the end of the semester, generally: end of December and in January; and end of May and in June.
Orientation session(s) for incoming students	2-3 day orientation course one week before the semester starts: At the end of August At the beginning of February No costs related, except for personal costs
ECTS available	ECTS credits for all the fields, ECTS grading system not applicable
Application deadline(s) for admission	For autumn semester: Non EU: May 1 EU: June 1 For spring semester: Nov 1 – all applicants
Application materials on the website or paper copies only?	On the web: www.ut.ee/studies Link: Exchange and visiting students > exchange students Application forms have to be sent by regular post
Course registration deadline(s)	Registration to courses can be done online in the Study Information System during two weeks before the semester starts and during the first two weeks of the semester
Language requirements	A proof of the English language proficiency is required (not applicable for native speakers and students of the universities where English is the language of instruction). Exchange students must meet level B2 requirements for English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. More information: www.ut.ee/en/studies/exchange-and-visiting-students/exchange-students
Language test certificate required? If so, which and when	University language certificate confirming that the command of English is sufficient to follow the courses in English. Language certificate must be submitted together with other application documents.
Preparatory language course for incoming students	Pre-session intensive Estonian language course is available for Erasmus students only.
Courses taught in English	www.ut.ee/en/studies/exchange-and-visiting-students/courses-taught-in-english
Internships available?	Possibly
Student jobs available/allowed?	Limited number, non-EU students need a working permit
Housing assistance & how to apply	Online application for accommodation. Information is sent to students with admission packages. More information also available at: www.ut.ee/en/studies/practical/before/housing
Housing options	Accommodation in the University’s dormitory (Raatuse dormitory). More information: www.ut.ee/en/studies/practical/before/housing
Housing application deadline(s)	Can vary, exact dates given in the admission package
Cost estimates per month (in Euro)	On 1st of January 2011 Estonia joined the Euro area
Housing	90€ (dormitory)
Meals	150 €
Books	30€
Local Transportation	8€ (If monthly ticket is used; otherwise more expensive
Health Insurance
Other	More information available: www.ut.ee/en/studies/practical/before
Additional fees to pay	Upon arrival students need to pay refundable deposit for housing – 50 EUR (can be paid only in cash).
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed?	Allowed, provided that the insurance covers all requirements set for health insurance. More information is available at: http://www.ut.ee/en/studies/practical/before/insurance
Health facilities at the university	General public facilities available
Other relevant information	All info for incoming students available on www.ut.ee/studies
Summer courses available?	www.isu.ut.ee/
Last update of this information	December 2012. For more up to date information please check abovementioned websites which are updated regularly

How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.