University Of Tartu
University Of Tartu
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International equivalents post-graduate
United States Medical Licensing Examination – USMLE®
Egyptian Medical Licensing Examination – EMLE®
Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board – PLAB®
- Established in 1632, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Estonia and Europe
- The University of Tartu ranks in the top 1% of the world’s most-cited universities and research institutions in several fields
- The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and is internationally recognised for providing high-quality medical education
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2024 - 2025
6 years study duration
The school offers a free-of-charge education for the best students who acquire maximum credits and excellent results during the academic year.
Accommodation Costs
Accommodation
The University of Tartu has 4 dormitories available for international students in the city of Tartu near the main building of the school. The facilities consist of single and double rooms fully furnished with beds, desks, chairs, wardrobes, and shelves. There are shared showers and toilets on each floor, separated for males and females.
The rent includes all the utilities, the use of the laundry rooms, and all the common facilities in the building. Table tennis and leisure time rooms are available on the first floor of each building. The monthly rent for a place in a double room is €150, and for a single room it is €200.
Living on your own in Tartu costs around €1,000 per month. Private 1-bedroom apartment costs between €300 and €400 per month. For electricity, heating, water, and Internet, you will pay up to €250/month. Food and leisure time are based on your standards, but on average, a student spends no more than €350-400 monthly.
University of Tartu Admission & Entry Requirements
The admission score is ranked based on the applicants’ results on the international entrance test (70% of the final score) and the score of the motivation letter (30% of the final score). Also, they have to provide an English certificate.
Term Dates
The academic year begins on the 1st of September and the autumn semester finishes at the end of January. Shortly after, the 8th of February is the start of the spring semester. It continues until the end of June.
Address
Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, Estonia.
About the University of Tartu
The University of Tartu was established in 1632 as a national Estonian higher education institution. The university is home to more than 13,000 students, 10% of whom are international. The university has several historic buildings included in the European Heritage Label list. The school is ranked at the top of the most prestigious Estonian universities.
Tartu is the second-largest city in the country after the capital Tallinn. Its population goes over 90,000, with a high percentage of students living there. The city fascinates its visitors with its beauty and cultural heritage and has been chosen to be the European Capital of Culture in 2024.
Accreditation
The University of Tartu is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and is recognised by the World Health Organisation. The curriculum at this university meets all the GMC standards.
A diploma from this school allows you to start practising everywhere around the world, including in the USA and UK.
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