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University of Tartu

MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht 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 programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.

Full name of University University of Tartu
Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2008/2009
(indicate total number of semesters)
4
Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly) 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
(nane, full address, phone/fax/email)

Ülle Tensing
Ülikooli 18, 50090, Tartu, Estonia
tel: +372 7375 150, fax: 372 7375 153
Email: ulle.tensing@ut.ee

Contact person for incoming students. (name, full address, phone/fax/email)

Margot Laneman
Ülikooli 18, 50090, Tartu, Estonia
tel: +372 7375 150, fax: 372 7375 153
Email: margot.laneman@ut.ee

General web site of the university

www.ut.ee/english

Web site of the international office/ information web site for incoming students

www.ut.ee/studentoffice

Academic calendar www.ut.ee/studentoffice/organisation/calendar
Examination period(s)

At the end of semester, generally:
end of December and in January and end of May and in June.  

Orientation session(s) for incoming students
(indicate date  and costs)

At the end of August: 28-31 Aug.
At the beg. of February: 10-11 Feb.
No costs related, except for personal costs

ETCS AVAILABLE
(list fields if not all)
ECTS credits for all fields, ECTS grading system not applicable.
Application deadline(s) for admission

For autumn semester of 08/09:
Non EU May 1

For spring of 2008/2009:
Nov 1- all applicants

Application material on the web site or paper copies only

On the web: www.ut.ee/studentoffice
Link: Admission Short-term Programs in English
Application forms have to sent by post.

Course registration deadline(s) Two first weeks at the beginning of a semester: some changes foreseen but not finalised yet.
Language requirements A proof of the English language proficiency is a part of application attachments.
Language test certificate required?
(if so, which and when: before admission, upon arrival)
University language certificate confirming that the command of English is sufficient to follow the courses in English.
Not applicable for native speakers.
Preparatory language course for incoming students
(indicate dates and costs)
Estonian language course available for Erasmus students only.
Courses taught in English www.ut.ee/studentoffice, Link: Short-term Programs and Courses in English
Internships available? Possibly
Students jobs available/allowed? Limited number, non-EU students need a working permit.
Housing assistance
(indicate how to apply)

Admission package includes an accommodation application, also sent by e- mail to all students admitted.

Housing options Accommodation in the University’s dormitories.
Housing application deadline(s) Can vary, exact dates given in the admission package.
Cost estimates per month (in Euro)
- Housing
- Meals
- Books
- Local Transportation
- Health insurance

Student’s modest budget per month: 
Housing: 80 EUR (dormitory)
Food: 130 EUR
Books: 30 EUR
Local transport: 7 EUR (If monthly ticket is used; otherwise more expensive)
Information is available on:
www.ut.ee/studentoffice/practical/before

Additional fees to pay
(indicate amounts and subjects)
 
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed. Allowed, provided that the insurance covers all requirements set for health insurance.
Health facilities at the university General public facilities available.
Other relevant information

All info for incoming students available on www.ut.ee/studentoffice

Summer courses available? If so, please list. www.isu.ut.ee/
Last update of this information January 2008