Study Medicine at University of Tartu in Estonia
- Fidebon
- Sep 30, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 5, 2024
Studying medicine at the University of Tartu offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring medical professionals seeking a comprehensive and high-quality education. Founded in 1632, the University of Tartu is one of the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Northern Europe.
Why Study Medicine in University of Tartu?
The University of Tartu belongs to the top 350 universities in the world.
You will work with actual patients in Estonia’s largest medical care provider, Tartu University Hospital.
You will learn the Estonian language to work in local hospitals.
After graduation, you can work as a doctor, enter postgraduate specialist medical training, or continue studying at the doctoral level.
99 % of Estonian doctors have graduated from University of Tartu
The university belongs to the top 1 % of the world’s most cited universities and scientific institutions in Clinical Medicine (ESI 2023).
Picture of doctor. Picture by bristekjegor on Freepik.
Programme in depth
The six-year programme in Medicine is designed to teach students the core competencies require to become highly skilled doctors. The general objective of the Medicine programme is to train physicians who:
can provide medical assistance of high-quality corresponding to recent achievements in medicine and high ethical standards.
enhance the awareness of society of the importance of measures of health promotion and disease prevention.
wish to contribute by their activities to the development of medicine as a field as well as medical science.
are willing to engage in self-education during their entire professional career.
Admission requirements for the medicine programme
Higher secondary education (please check country-specific requirements)
Online entrance exam in physics and chemistry
English language test result
Applications are evaluated as follows:
Online entrance exam in Physics and Chemistry (yields 60 % of the final score)
The score of the motivation letter (yields 20 % of the final score)
Entrance interview (yields 20 % of the final score)
Level of study: Integrated bachelor’s and master’s studies
Study language: English
Duration and credits: 6 years, 360 ECTS
Form of study: Regular study
Location: Tartu, Estonia
Student places: 24
Tuition fee: 13 200 euros per year
Tuition waivers: there are no tuition waivers.
Scholarships or other allowances: Yes, read more from here.
Career opportunities
After graduation, students can pursue a wide variety of careers internationally.
Students can continue their education in a residency programme in Estonia or abroad and become doctor-specialists, study medicine at the doctoral level, or have a job requiring a medical degree.
Affiliation
We do not have a partnership with University of Tartu. However, we can assist you in applying to both partner and non-partner schools. The cost of our services varies depending on whether you are applying to one of our partner schools and the additional services you may require.
These additional services include, for example, assistance with residence permits and relocation matters. Our goal is to support you in finding the best educational opportunities tailored to your needs.
Study Abroad Consultation
Want to start your study abroad journey? Fidebon provides cost-effective study abroad consultation services, supporting you throughout the entire application process to one or multiple universities. Our services include information on study options and destinations such as Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as insights into job markets and residence permit requirements in each country. We assist with preparing your application packages.
We offer guidance also on career planning, assist in residence permit applications, and relocation matters. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition into your studies and life abroad! Read more of our consultation packages from here.
