Language Centre of the University of Tartu

On 30 June 1632, the King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden (Gustavus Adolphus) signed the Foundation Decree of Academia Dorpatensis, which marks the beginning of our university's distinguished history.

The mentality and positive attitudes of the students, academic staff and researchers at the Estonian national university helped to preserve its atmosphere and restore the University of Tartu as the university of the Republic of Estonia. 1989–1992 were years of structural changes, restoring the content of academic studies and old traditions.

The University of Tartu is the biggest and oldest centre of academic life in Estonia - we have over 3,900 employees and nearly 14,000 students. The unique intellectual atmosphere and fine living and working environment that characterise Tartu have attracted prominent scientists and experts for almost 390 years. Join the university family!