Study instructions
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Study instructions
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 the current page you can find study instructions and rules for I and II level students: 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 doctoral studies´ webpage.
The most important document regulating studies in University is Study Regulations.
Official information exchange at the University takes place in the Study Information System (SIS): registering for courses, choosing modules, looking at timetables and study results (grades) etc.
Getting started
ABC for new students
Academic calendar
Access in SIS
Registration for courses
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SIS info and help
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SIS notifications and updating contact details
Each student is notified about any arrangements concerning them or questions relating to their studies via the SIS and their university email address, a
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Exams and assessment
By registering for a course the student assumes an obligation to complete the course and take the final assessment (exam
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Completion of curriculum
This page explains how the completion of a University of Tartu student's curriculum is assessed and to what extent the curriculum must be completed in order to continue studies free of charge.
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Academic fraud
Academic fraud
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You need help with study related matters?
If you have questions about your curriculum, courses, timetables, SIS etc, please contact your curriculum's academic affairs specialist 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.
UT Counselling Centre
Peer tutors for newly starting degree-seeking students
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Student buddies for exchange students
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Cost of tuition
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Stipends and allowances
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Average grade
The average grade is calculated only in the event of a differentiated grading system where letters are transformed into numbers as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1, F = 0, "not present" w
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Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning
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Course feedback questionnaire
Good teaching and learning happen only in cooperation. At the end of each semester, students of the University of Tartu can give feedback on courses for which they registered.
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Appealing against study-related decisions
Appealing against study-related decisions
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Wish to study abroad?
Each year, a large number of students at the University of Tartu spend time studying abroad. You can locate study abroad programmes on your own, or you may take advantage of one of the many opportunities offered by the university.
Visit the UT Study Abroad Centre
Become a visiting student at another Estonian university
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Changing the curriculum
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Academic leave
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Extending the degree study period
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Study leave from Estonian employer
If a student or external student works in Estonia, then according to the Estonian Adult Education Act they have the right to
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Publication Procedure for Graduation Theses
Regular or external students must submit their graduation thesis for defence along with an electronic licence (permit) authorising the preservation and publication of the thesis on the Internet in
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Documents issued on graduation
Documents issued on graduation
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Exmatriculation
Exmatriculation - deletion from the matriculation register - means exclusion from the list of students. Student can continue to study as an external student, by re-matriculation, or by re-admission.
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Other guidelines and instructions
New in Study Regulations starting from academic year 2021/2022
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