University of Tartu Universitas Tartuensis

The University of Tartu is situated in a city called Tartu The University of Tartu is situated in a city called Tartu It’s the biggest and the oldest university in the Baltics. It’s the biggest and the oldest university in the Baltics. The university was founded in 1632 by the Swedesh king – *Gustav II Adolf* (Estonia was then under the Swedish rule) The university was founded in 1632 by the Swedesh king – *Gustav II Adolf* (Estonia was then under the Swedish rule)

Tartu University during the Swedish time Tartu University has got quite a long history. During the Swedish times the studies were in Latin and students could learn Philosophy, Law, Theology and Medicine Estonian peasants couldn’t study there. Due to Nordic War the university was closed for almost 100 years. No buildings have preserved from that time.

The Imperial Tartu University Hundred years later, in 1802 the university was reopened as t he Russian Imperial Tartu University Hundred years later, in 1802 the university was reopened as t he Russian Imperial Tartu University The studies were in German and most of the students were of Baltic-German origin and only a very few Estonians could study there The studies were in German and most of the students were of Baltic-German origin and only a very few Estonians could study there

*The main building of Tartu University* was built at the beginning of the 19th century by architect Johann Wilhelm Krause. *The main building of Tartu University* was built at the beginning of the 19th century by architect Johann Wilhelm Krause. It is one of the most prominent Classicistic buildings in Estonia. It is one of the most prominent Classicistic buildings in Estonia. It symbolyzes the wish of Estonians to be educated and belong together as a nation. It symbolyzes the wish of Estonians to be educated and belong together as a nation.

In the 19th century the University’s Observatory had the best and the biggest telescope in the world. In the 19th century the University’s Observatory had the best and the biggest telescope in the world. *Tartu University’s Old Observatory* is now in the UNESCO World Heritage list *Tartu University’s Old Observatory* is now in the UNESCO World Heritage list

Two most prominent Estonian students were Dr. Faehlmann and Dr *Kreutzwald*. Over the time the number of Estonian students grew and in 1884 the Estonian Students’ Society was established. Since then most Estonian political and cultural leaders have got their higher education there.

Tartu University in the Republic of Estonia In 1919 the university opened its doors as Tartu University of the Republic of Estonia In 1919 the university opened its doors as Tartu University of the Republic of Estonia The studies were, for the first time, in Estonian The studies were, for the first time, in Estonian In the beginning there were not many professors who lectured in Estonian, so they were invited from Finland In the beginning there were not many professors who lectured in Estonian, so they were invited from Finland The 1920s-1930s was the period when the Estonian territory, Estonian history, language and culture were thoroughly studied for the first time.

Tartu University during World War II During World War II Germany occupied Estonia and the studies were in German Due to the battles the university lost 22 buildings and the main building got badly damaged

Tartu State University Because of the Soviet rule many professors were suspended and sent out of the country but the studies were still mostly in Estonian although some courses were taught in Russian Because of the Soviet rule many professors were suspended and sent out of the country but the studies were still mostly in Estonian although some courses were taught in Russian

University of Tartu since 1991 After restoration of Estonian Republic there were structural changes to restore the content of academic studies and old traditions After restoration of Estonian Republic there were structural changes to restore the content of academic studies and old traditions The university has now 10 faculties, more than students The university has now 10 faculties, more than students It is the only place in Estonia where you can get higher medical education It is the only place in Estonia where you can get higher medical education

The university has got four museums (the oldest one is the art museum) Botanical Garden Sports Hall The university owns 150 buildings, 30 of them are outside Tartu Many of these buildings decorate Tartu as architectural monuments

During the last years a number of new buildings have been built. During the last years a number of new buildings have been built. These buildings are very modern and offer the best conditions for studying These buildings are very modern and offer the best conditions for studying Institute of Technology Institute of Medicine

The new palm house in the Botanical Garden

In 2007 the university celebrated it’s 375th anniversary. In 2007 the university celebrated it’s 375th anniversary. A memorial was opened to Johan Skytte who played a big role in the founding of the university A memorial was opened to Johan Skytte who played a big role in the founding of the university