International Student Ambassadors of the University of Tartu

Home
Estonia
Tartu
International Student Ambassadors of the University of Tartu

We share our stories of studying, living, and achieving as current UT international students.

18/09/2026

💻✨ Looking for a way to get involved in one of Estonia’s leading software conferences?

Digit is coming to Tartu on 9 October 2026, and the team is looking for volunteers to help make the event happen! 🚀

As a volunteer, you can get a behind-the-scenes look at a major tech event, meet people from the industry, and be part of a conference covering AI, software engineering, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

There are different roles to choose from, so whether you’d rather help with stages, workshops, production, or other parts of the event, there’s plenty to get involved in 🙌

📍 Kammivabrik, Tartu
📅 9 October 2026

Interested? Check out the volunteer opportunities and apply here:

Join us as a volunteer at Digit 2026 to help us run the event smoothly. Network with influential individuals & gain knowledge while you're at it!

16/09/2026

🎒✨ New blog alert! ✨🎒

What if student life had a main quest… and a whole bunch of unexpected side quests? 👀

Elfi from Azerbaijan shares some of the adventures that found their way into her life in Estonia when she least expected them. What started as ordinary plans somehow turned into new challenges, spontaneous decisions, and a few stories definitely worth remembering 🌿

Sometimes the best part of studying abroad is everything that happens outside the classroom - especially the things you never planned for.

Want to know more? 👀
Read the full blog here:

From kayaking on the Emajõgi to an unexpectedly long hike in Elva, Elfi from Azerbaijan shares the spontaneous adventures that have shaped her student life in Estonia – and why saying yes to new experiences can lead to memorable moments and new friendships.

09/09/2026

🇪🇪✨ New blog alert! ✨🇪🇪

Moving to a new country also means figuring out all those tiny everyday interactions - how to greet someone, apologise, say thank you, or admit that you have absolutely no idea what was just said 😅

Jumana from Egypt looks back at her first weeks in Estonia and shares five Estonian phrases that became her go-to survival kit. They may be simple, but knowing when to use them can make settling into life here just a little bit easier 💬

And who knows - tere and aitäh might just be the beginning of your Estonian journey! 🇪🇪

👉 Read the full blog here:

What Estonian phrases do you really need when you first arrive? Jumana from Egypt shares five simple expressions that helped her navigate everyday life in Estonia – from saying hello and thank you to admitting when you do not understand.

02/09/2026

🌲✨ New blog alert! ✨🌲

What happens when someone who likes knowing the exact plan agrees to a trip without knowing what’s actually on the agenda? 👀

In her new blog, Olena from Ukraine shares a two-day Summer School adventure near Viljandi that turned out to be very different from what she expected. Somewhere in the Estonian forest, “not knowing what comes next” suddenly became part of the fun 🌿

Sometimes saying yes before you know all the details leads to the best stories.
Want to know more?
👉Read the full blog here:

University of Tartu student ambassador Olena shares her two-day Summer School adventure in Viljandi, filled with hiking, team-building, climbing, sauna and Estonian traditions. Discover how stepping outside her comfort zone in the forests of Estonia turned into an unforgettable experience.

26/06/2026

🎙️✨ New podcast episode is out! ✨🎙️

In Episode 32 of Tiksu to UniTartu, Vincent sits down with Ana from Croatia, who came to the University of Tartu to study semiotics - and ended up finding much more than just a degree 🇭🇷➡️🇪🇪

Together, they talk about learning Estonian, discovering the country's culture and nature, building a life in Estonia, and the moments that transformed it from a place to study into a place to call home 🌿💙

If you're curious about what it's really like to settle into life in Estonia as an international student, this episode is well worth a listen.

🎧 Listen to Episode 32 here:

In Episode 32 of Tiksu to UniTartu, Vincent talks to Ana, a student...

17/06/2026

🎙️✨ A new season of Tiksu to UniTartu is here! ✨🎙️

Have you already listened to Episodes 29 and 30? 👀 If not, now is the perfect time to catch up - and there’s even more to look forward to!

In the newest episode, Vincent sits down with Ben, an American student in the Erasmus Mundus Excellence in Analytical Chemistry programme, to talk about his journey from Michigan to Tartu 🇺🇸➡️🇪🇪

What is it like to move to a country you knew very little about? How does studying chemistry at the University of Tartu compare to life back home? And what makes Estonia start feeling like a second home?

From cultural differences and international friendships to student life and studying abroad, this episode offers a personal look into Ben’s experience in Estonia 🌍

🎧 Listen to Episode 31 now:

In Episode 31 of Tiksu to UniTartu, Vincent talks to Ben, an Americ...

27/05/2026

🎬✨ New blog alert ✨🎬

Think you've already seen all of TENET's filming locations in Estonia? Think again 👀

In the final part of his Experiencing TENET series, Temma takes us beyond the famous landmarks and into some of Tallinn’s lesser-known corners that appeared in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster. From abandoned courthouses to railway tracks and hidden city streets, these locations might be right in front of you without you even noticing 🎥

Whether you're a film enthusiast, a TENET fan, or simply looking for a different way to explore Tallinn, this blog might change the way you see the city ✨

👉 Read the full blog here:

Article series: Experiencing TENET Experiencing TENET part 1 Experiencing TENET part 2 Experiencing TENET part 3 👈 You are here! In Part 2, we explored one of the famous filming locations. They may be too obvious for those living in Estonia, as most places are iconic, such as the Estonian Art...

20/05/2026

🇩🇪✨ New blog alert ✨🇩🇪

Did you know that traces of German history can be found all around Tartu? 👀

From old student traditions and medieval streets to surprising connections with Harry Potter and even the city’s cycling culture - Tymofii explores the many ways German heritage has shaped Tartu through the centuries 📚

Sometimes the stories behind a city are hiding in places you walk past every day ✨

👉 Read the full blog here:

Now, you may be wondering why I’m writing about German roots in Tartu. Well, I’ve been learning German for so long and I am passionate about it. Entschuldigung for making a promotion for the Department of German Studies. During the History of German-speaking countries course, our lecturer, R**t ...

11/05/2026

✨ Thinking about studying at the University of Tartu - or already admitted?

Join the International Student Ambassadors online on 21 May for a live Q&A session about studies, student life, and settling into life in Tartu 🌍

From adapting to Estonian culture and finding useful services to making friends and navigating everyday student life - ambassadors will share their own experiences and answer your questions.

🕔 17:00 - admitted non-EU students
🕖 19:00 - admitted EU students

Future applicants, exchange students, and summer school participants are also welcome 🤍

👉 Read more and register here:

Find out about the possibilities for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Tartu .

07/05/2026

✨ Making friends (and keeping them)✨

Moving to a new country isn’t just about studies - it’s also about building a life from scratch 🤍

In this article, Helena Valvur shares insights from international students in Tartu on how friendships actually form here - from ESN events and hobby groups to language tandems and simply showing up again and again.

It’s not always instant, but maybe that’s what makes it real.

Curious how to find your people in a new place?

👉 Read more here:

This episode of Tiksu to UniTartu shares tips for making friends in Estonia: join hobbies, attend student and cultural events, learn a few Estonian phrases, talk to classmates, and keep on showing up.

Address

Ulikooli 18
Tartu
50090

Website

http://ut.ee/isa

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when International Student Ambassadors of the University of Tartu posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your school to be the top-listed School/college in Tartu?