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Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesDean's Office, Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesJakobi 2, r 116-121 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of History and ArchaeologyJakobi 2 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of Estonian and General LinguisticsJakobi 2, IV korrus 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of Philosophy and SemioticsJakobi 2, III korrus, ruumid 302-337 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of Cultural ResearchÜlikooli 16 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of Foreign Languages and CulturesLossi 3 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0School of Theology and Religious StudiesÜlikooli 18 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Viljandi Culture AcademyPosti 1 71004 Viljandi linn, Viljandimaa EST0Professors emeriti, Faculty of Arts and Humanities0Associate Professors emeriti, Faculty of Arts and Humanities0Faculty of Social SciencesDean's Office, Faculty of Social SciencesLossi 36 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of EducationJakobi 5 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Johan Skytte Institute of Political StudiesLossi 36, ruum 301 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0School of Economics and Business AdministrationNarva mnt 18 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of PsychologyNäituse 2 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0School of LawNäituse 20 - 324 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of Social StudiesLossi 36 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Narva CollegeRaekoja plats 2 20307 Narva linn, Ida-Virumaa EST0Pärnu CollegeRingi 35 80012 Pärnu linn, Pärnu linn, Pärnumaa EST0Professors emeriti, Faculty of Social Sciences0Associate Professors emeriti, Faculty of Social Sciences0Faculty of MedicineDean's Office, Faculty of MedicineRavila 19 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of Biomedicine and Translational MedicineBiomeedikum, Ravila 19 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of PharmacyNooruse 1 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of DentistryL. Puusepa 1a 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of Clinical MedicineL. Puusepa 8 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of Family Medicine and Public HealthRavila 19 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of Sport Sciences and PhysiotherapyUjula 4 51008 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTProfessors emeriti, Faculty of Medicine0Associate Professors emeriti, Faculty of Medicine0Faculty of Science and TechnologyDean's Office, Faculty of Science and TechnologyVanemuise 46 - 208 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of Computer ScienceNarva mnt 18 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of GenomicsRiia 23b/2 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTEstonian Marine Institute0Institute of PhysicsInstitute of ChemistryRavila 14a 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of Mathematics and StatisticsNarva mnt 18 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Institute of Molecular and Cell BiologyRiia 23, 23b - 134 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTTartu ObservatoryObservatooriumi 1 61602 Tõravere alevik, Nõo vald, Tartumaa EST0Institute of TechnologyNooruse 1 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTInstitute of Ecology and Earth SciencesJ. Liivi tn 2 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTProfessors emeriti, Faculty of Science and Technology0Associate Professors emeriti, Faculty of Science and Technology0Institute of BioengineeringArea of Academic SecretaryHuman Resources OfficeUppsala 6, Lossi 36 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Area of Head of FinanceFinance Office0Area of Director of AdministrationInformation Technology Office0Administrative OfficeÜlikooli 17 (III korrus) 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Estates Office0Marketing and Communication OfficeÜlikooli 18, ruumid 102, 104, 209, 210 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Area of Vice Rector for Academic AffairsOffice of Academic AffairsUniversity of Tartu Youth AcademyUppsala 10 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Student Union OfficeÜlikooli 18b 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Centre for Learning and TeachingArea of Vice Rector for ResearchUniversity of Tartu LibraryW. Struve 1 50091 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Grant OfficeArea of Vice Rector for DevelopmentCentre for Entrepreneurship and InnovationNarva mnt 18 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0University of Tartu Natural History Museum and Botanical GardenVanemuise 46 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0International Cooperation and Protocol Office0University of Tartu MuseumLossi 25 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST0Area of RectorRector's Strategy OfficeInternal Audit Office
Studies
Welcome to the University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies!
Here, you can find info on courses, academic calendar, guidelines for written tasks, living in Estonia, studying abroad, library and computer class.
Studies in English
The Institute of Social Studies offers one programme in English - Disinformation and Societal Resilience (master’s level). Detailed info on the Disinformation and Societal Resilience programme, courses, career opportunities and contacts is available on the programme webpage.
For Erasmus+ incoming students the offer of single courses taught in English is the following:
Autumn 2024
SOSS.04.087 Social Policy Analysis, 3 ECTS
SVUH.00.017 Conversations on Information Management, 3 ECTS
SVUH.00.025 Contemporary Media Society and New Publics, 6 ECTS
SVUH.00.103 Understanding Family and Childhood Frameworks, 3 ECTS
SVUH.00.153 Media in the Era of Disinformation, 6 ECTS
SVUH.00.182 Introduction to Social Stratification, 6 ECTS
Spring 2025
SOSS.04.012 Demography, 3 ECTS
SVUH.00.199 Big Data and Society, 6 ECTS
SVUH.00.276 Digital Cultures and Digital Communication, 6 ECTS
Here is the list of all courses at the University of Tartu available for international students.
It is also possible to undertake doctoral studies in the fields of media and communication and sociology in English.
Read more about the Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Studies in Estonian
Two bachelor’s and five master’s level programmes, as well as one professional higher education programme are taught in Estonian.
The overview of these curricula is available here and lists of courses are here (in Estonian).
If you are interested in taking an Estonian-taught programme, it is possible to apply for a position in the general competition with the local students. B2 level of Estonian is required.
Study regulations and guidelines
The most important document regulating studies in the University is the 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.
The guidelines on doctoral studies can be found on doctoral studies´ webpage.
Citation system
Academic fraud
University of Tartu guidelines for using AI chatbots for teaching and studies
Academic calendar
Here you can find the general academic calendar.
The only English-taught programme - Disinformation and Societal Resilience (master’s level) is organised differently:
February to September 2024 (compulsory courses)
Introduction to disinformation and influence activities 9 ECTS
Resilience analysis and practice 9 ECTS
Cyber risks and information security 9 ECTS
June to August 2024 Summer break
Geopolitical context and policy analysis 9 ECTS (compulsory course)
October to December 2024 (internship)
Examples of possible host organisations:
Estonian Government Office or NATO’s stratcom CoE or BECID (Baltic Engagement Centre for Combating Information Disorders) 9 ECTS
September 2024 to January 2025 (Master's exam)
Master’s Exam I: Practical skills and Preparation 3 ECTS
Master’s Exam II: Execution of MA Project 12 ECTS
Social sciences library
Lossi 36 computer class
The Lossi 36 building is open from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Do you need help with study related matters?
If you have questions about your curriculum, courses, timetables, SIS, etc., please contact:
Kathriin Liiber
+372 737 5190
Lossi 36–212
kathriin.liiber@ut.ee
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.
Living in Estonia and practical info for international students
Getting started for international students
Arrival ABC
Contacts for international students
Studying abroad
Each year, a large number of students at the University of Tartu spend time studying abroad.
Please find detailed info on programmes, partners, application info and deadlines on the University of Tartu Study Abroad website.
Specialist for International Relations at the Institute of Social Studies:
Maiu Reinhold
+372 737 5697
Lossi 36–217
maiu.reinhold@ut.ee