Admissions

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A design of the University of Tartu mascot Tiksu entering a door.

Schedule of the Virtual Open Day on 16 January 2025 (all times are shown in Eastern European Standard Time (GMT+2).

  • 12:00–12:30 A brief presentation about the university
  • 13:00–13:30 Admission requirements, master's studies
  • 13:30–14:00 Student life at the University of Tartu 
  • 14:00–14:45 Philosophy MA info session with Q&A
  • 17:00–17:45 Semiotics MA info session with Q&A

Register your participation


Welcome to the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics! We offer degree programmes at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

In addition to our Estonian-language programs, we provide two international master’s programmes in English:

  Philosophy, the degree awarded is "Philosophy in Practice", programme name will be changed in 2026; 

  Semiotics.

At the doctoral level, we offer two programs taught in English:

   Humanities with a specialization in Philosophy;

   Humanities with a specialization in Semiotics and Cultural Studies. 

The application deadlines for these degrees vary.


ADMISSIONS 2025

  Application period:
2 Jan15 March 2025 for master's programmes

  Admission results:
30 April 2025 for master's programmes

  Application period for PhD programmes
1–15 May,  admission information is announced by 15 April, admission decisions are made by 15 July.

  Studies start:
1 September 2025

PhD programme

Semiotics master's programme

 

  Subscribe and listen to TIKSU to UniTartu, our podcast for international students to tune in!

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Tiksu to UniTartu - Podcast for International Students

The virtual tour of the University of Tartu

The virtual tour of the University of Tartu offers a comprehensive glimpse into the campus’s educational and research facilities, allowing prospective visitors to explore the university’s infrastructure. It includes a detailed look at bicycle parking options and building accessibility. Additionally, the tour showcases various amenities such as student dormitories, sports facilities, museums, the library, the Student Union office, and the university hospital.

Visit the faculty of Humanities and Arts and the university virtually


Before your arrival to Tartu

Practical information for incoming exchange and degree seeking students prior the arrival in Estonia. To help you getting started smoothly you will find answers to all kind of practical questions such as travelling to Tartu, housing etc. from Tartu Welcome Centre website. And don't miss the opportunity to explore the University of Tartu through our virtual tour!

Tartu Welcome Centre

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