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    Philosophy Department

    Welcome to the world of Philosophy!

    We are dedicated to teaching and advancing philosophy across all levels of study, conducting research, coordinating the translation of classical philosophical texts into Estonian, and promoting the relevance of philosophy to a broader audience. We are also proud to publish the international journal Studia Philosophica Estonica.

    Apply by March 15, 2025, for the Philosophy MA Department of Philosophy

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    Welcome to the Umwelt of Semiotics in Tartu!

    At the University of Tartu, we offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes in Semiotics and Cultural Studies. Our research focuses on cultural semiotics, semiotic theory, sociosemiotics, political semiotics, translation semiotics, ecosemiotics, and biosemiotics. Rooted in the traditions of Juri Lotman and Jakob von Uexküll, the Tartu School of Semiotics is internationally renowned as a leading hub for semiotic studies and research. Our department is also home to the Centre for Semiotic Applications, which aims to promote the research and methods of semiotic applications and their practical use in society.

    Apply by March 15, 2025, for the Semiotics MA Department of Semiotics
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    https://filsem.ut.ee
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    +372 737 5314
    Jakobi 2, III korrus, ruumid 302-337 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    https://kultuuriteadused.ut.ee/et
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    +372 737 5902
    psyhholoogia@ut.ee
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    Raekoja plats 2 20307 Narva linn, Ida-Virumaa EST
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    +372 445 0520
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    Lossi 36 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    https://meditsiiniteadused.ut.ee
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    +372 737 5326
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    Ravila 19 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    https://biomeditsiin.ut.ee
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    +372 737 4210
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    Biomeedikum, Ravila 19 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    Nooruse 1 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    L. Puusepa 1a 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    https://kliinilinemeditsiin.ut.ee
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    +372 737 5324
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    L. Puusepa 8 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
    Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health
    https://tervis.ut.ee
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    +372 737 4190
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    Ravila 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    +372 737 5820
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    Vanemuise 46 - 208 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    +372 737 5445
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    Narva mnt 18 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    https://genoomika.ut.ee
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    Riia 23b/2 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    W. Ostwaldi 1 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    +372 737 5261
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    +372 737 5863
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    +372 737 5027
    Riia 23, 23b - 134 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    Observatooriumi 1 61602 Tõravere alevik, Nõo vald, Tartumaa EST
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    +372 737 4800
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    Nooruse 1 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    https://omi.ut.ee
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    +372 737 5835
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    J. Liivi tn 2 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    Nooruse 1 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    +372 737 5600
    rektor@ut.ee
    Ülikooli 18 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    siseaudit@ut.ee
    Ülikooli 18 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    +372 737 5620
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    Lossi 36-401 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    +372 737 5702
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    +372 737 6215
    Raekoja plats 9, III korrus 51004 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
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    https://eik.ut.ee
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03 Feb

Parliament speakers from five countries gather at the University of Tartu to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine

UT Assembly Hall
03 Feb 2025 11:00 – 12:00
Illustratiivne visuaal
03 Feb

Lecture “Levels of Explanation: How to Overcome Epistemological and Normative Barriers in Medical AI”

University of Tartu Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18), room 2048
03 Feb 2025 16:15 – 18:30
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03 Feb

Application deadline for the virtual thesis writing workshop

Online
03 Feb 2025 22:00
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11 Feb

Career Conference The Value of a Doctoral Degree in the Job Market

University of Tartu Library conference hall
11 Feb 2025 10:30 – 17:00
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12 Feb

Funding Nudge 2025: Discover your research funding opportunities

conference centre of the university library
12 Feb 2025 12:30 – 17:00
Tartu Ülikooli peahoone Eesti lippudega
21 Feb

Ceremony and concert marking the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia

University of Tartu assembly hall (Ülikooli 18)
21 Feb 2025 14:00 – 16:00
Olematuse kummastav kutse
Until 01 Mar

Exhibition "The Strange Call of Nonexistence"

Tartu Observatory in Tõravere
17 Dec 2024 17:12 –
01 Mar 2025 17:12
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Apply for the Philosophy Master's studies

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Erasmus+ Europe application round for 2024/2025

01 Feb 2025 08:00 –
10 Mar 2025 17:00
Tiksu naised teaduses päeval
Until 16 Feb

Thematic week for Women in Science

10 Feb 2025 09:00 –
16 Feb 2025 17:00
Poster of the workshop
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"Thought in Time" Grenoble-Tartu workshop on memory and imagination

Jakobi 2-336
27 Feb 2025 10:00 –
28 Feb 2025 18:00
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Centre for Ethics   eetikakeskus@ut.ee
Centre for Semiotic Applications  serake@ut.ee

Philosophy Department   +372 737 5314
Semiotics Department    +372 737 5933
Centre for Ethics   +372 737 5427
Centre for Semiotic Applications    +372 520 8185

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