Office of Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs of the University of Tartu is responsible for organising and developing degree studies and continuing education. This includes advising university staff and partners on matters related to the organisation of studies. Our employees develop and update the university’s regulations governing the studies, and monitor and analyse the quality of the data on students and studies. The Office of Academic Affairs comprises three units and two centres.

Doctoral Studies Unit

The Doctoral Studies Unit organises and promotes doctoral studies at the University of Tartu, supports activities related to intersectoral doctoral studies, coordinates the Estonian Doctoral School project, advises academic and support units, and participates in the work of doctoral studies networks.
Location: main building (Ülikooli 18)
Contact details: [email protected]

Degree Studies and Quality Assurance Unit

The Degree Studies and Quality Assurance Unit organises and promotes degree studies at the University of Tartu, develops curricula, coordinates the quality assurance activities in degree studies, grants needs-based allowances, issues diplomas, diploma supplements and other documents.
Location: main building (Ülikooli 18-137) and Jakobi 1. Diplomas, diploma supplements and certificates can be collected at Jakobi 1; please enter from the courtyard.

Study Information System and Analysis Unit

The Study Information System and Analysis Unit develops the study information system (SIS), advises its users, and organises SIS-related training for the university staff.
Location: main building (Ülikooli 18, rooms 127 and 134)
Contact details: [email protected], 737 6615
Information and help: SIS helpdesk

Student Admissions

The Student Admissions unit organises the admission of students, develops the admissions action plan and lays down the admission requirements.
Location: main building (Ülikooli 18)
Contact details: 737 5625, [email protected]

Counselling Centre

The Counselling Centre offers and develops central support services for students: counselling, information materials and seminars.
Location: University of Tartu Library (W. Struve 1)
Contact details: [email protected]

Lifelong Learning Centre

The Lifelong Learning Centre coordinates, organises and develops continuing education at the University of Tartu. The centre aims to provide a wide range of continuing education opportunities to members of the university and society.
Location: main building (Ülikooli 18, rooms 234 and 238)
Contact details: 737 6213, [email protected]

International student support

UT student visa support ([email protected]):

• Assistance with visa and residence permit matters upon arrival
• Advice on compliance with visa and residence permit requirements during studies

UT international student counselling ([email protected]):

• Welcome and information upon arrival
• Help with other matters when you are unsure who to contact