PhD Scholarship Program at The University of Tartu, Estonia
The University of Tartu is Estonia's leading research and development institution with more than 1400 Doctoral students conducting research at the university each year.
More than 100 doctoral degrees are defended annually (more than half of the total number in Estonia).
Doctoral schools at the UT facilitate special projects, foster international collaboration and bring extra funding and support for PhD studies, including international seminars and practical skills training.
UT belongs to the top 1% of the world's most-cited universities and research institutions in the fields of Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Environment/Ecology, Plant and Animal Science, Geosciences, Social Sciences (general), Biology and Biochemistry and Engineering (ISI Web of Science 2016). A total of 38 UT scientist belong to the top 1% of most quoted scientists in the world (UT Science in Numbers).
A PhD programme lasts for 4 years and requires 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) to be earned for completion. Read more about regulations and organization of PhD studies at the University of Tartu.
General eligibility requirements
Master's degree or a corresponding level of education.
Some faculties may require an entrance examination or interview.
All eligible applicants are ranked and ranking is based on the results of entrance examinations and other programme-specific requirements set for a particular PhD curriculum.
Admission is regulated by the document Admission rules in Doctoral Studies.
Language of instruction
The language of instruction for most of the doctoral programmes in English. However, we have two doctoral programmes, where learning of Estonian during the programme is compulsory - it means some of the instruction takes place in Estonian. These programmes are Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics and Law.
Yet, all the applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency at a satisfactory level. Please note that these are the only tests and exemptions accepted by the University of Tartu. If you cannot prove your English language proficiency with one of the approved English tests, and you do not belong to any of the listed exempt categories, your application will not qualify for admission.
Applicants to the Russian and Slavonic Philology PhD programme must provide a proof of Russian language proficiency at a satisfactory level. Proof of English language proficiency is not required.
Tuition fee and scholarships
There is no tuition fee for PhD studies at the University of Tartu. Students studying full time have the right to receive a monthly stipend of 660 euros. Read more about different scholarship opportunities from here.
Application timeline
1 Feb - 1 March: admission for the limited number of PhD programmes
31 March: final admission results
Admission for academic year 2018/2019: February or May 2018 (depending on the programme).
Further information will be announced in January 2018.
https://www.ut.ee/en/
More than 100 doctoral degrees are defended annually (more than half of the total number in Estonia).
Doctoral schools at the UT facilitate special projects, foster international collaboration and bring extra funding and support for PhD studies, including international seminars and practical skills training.
UT belongs to the top 1% of the world's most-cited universities and research institutions in the fields of Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Environment/Ecology, Plant and Animal Science, Geosciences, Social Sciences (general), Biology and Biochemistry and Engineering (ISI Web of Science 2016). A total of 38 UT scientist belong to the top 1% of most quoted scientists in the world (UT Science in Numbers).
A PhD programme lasts for 4 years and requires 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) to be earned for completion. Read more about regulations and organization of PhD studies at the University of Tartu.
General eligibility requirements
Master's degree or a corresponding level of education.
Some faculties may require an entrance examination or interview.
All eligible applicants are ranked and ranking is based on the results of entrance examinations and other programme-specific requirements set for a particular PhD curriculum.
Admission is regulated by the document Admission rules in Doctoral Studies.
Language of instruction
The language of instruction for most of the doctoral programmes in English. However, we have two doctoral programmes, where learning of Estonian during the programme is compulsory - it means some of the instruction takes place in Estonian. These programmes are Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics and Law.
Yet, all the applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency at a satisfactory level. Please note that these are the only tests and exemptions accepted by the University of Tartu. If you cannot prove your English language proficiency with one of the approved English tests, and you do not belong to any of the listed exempt categories, your application will not qualify for admission.
Applicants to the Russian and Slavonic Philology PhD programme must provide a proof of Russian language proficiency at a satisfactory level. Proof of English language proficiency is not required.
Tuition fee and scholarships
There is no tuition fee for PhD studies at the University of Tartu. Students studying full time have the right to receive a monthly stipend of 660 euros. Read more about different scholarship opportunities from here.
Application timeline
1 Feb - 1 March: admission for the limited number of PhD programmes
31 March: final admission results
Admission for academic year 2018/2019: February or May 2018 (depending on the programme).
Further information will be announced in January 2018.
https://www.ut.ee/en/
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