Topic: admissions

The number of applications to study at the University of Tartu increased by 16%
This year, 10,808 people applied for first and second-level studies at the University of Tartu, submitting 14,863 applications.
07 July 2025 admissions
Over 3,000 people graduated from the University of Tartu this year
This spring, the University of Tartu issued diplomas to 3,093 new alumni.
27 June 2025 studiesadmissions
PhD position: Understanding the genetics, omics, and lifestyle contributions to eye diseases and their associations with systemic disorders 
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join a multidisciplinary project at the University of Tartu's Institute of Genomics.
13 May 2025 admissions
PhD position: The role of exposome in the development of hypertension and its interactions with genetic risk
The aim of the project is to understand the role of exposome, metabolites and genetic risk in the development of hypertension.
05 May 2025 admissions
21 April 2025 admissions
PhD position: Genetics of individual hormone sensitivity
Cyclical fluctuations in female sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, influence women’s physical, emotional, and cognitive health.
24 April 2025 admissions
PhD position: Genetic basis of host susceptibility to respiratory viruses and chronic respiratory diseases
The aim of this doctoral research project is to elucidate the genetic background of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), with a focus on the interplay between respiratory viral infections and host genetics.
23 April 2025 admissions
PhD position: Elucidating the fine-scale demographic history of the Eastern Baltic by incorporating haplotype-based analyses and modelling
This project focuses on advancing our understanding of the genetic history of the Eastern Baltic through the analysis of ancient DNA (aDNA) and integrating cutting-edge bioinformatic methods.
21 April 2025 admissions
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
University of Tartu invites applications for doctoral programmes
The university opens 182 student places in doctoral studies this spring. Everyone who desires to create new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist or manager is welcome to apply.
14 April 2025 admissions