University of Tartu/UniTartu Summer School 2026

Experience UniTartu Summer School 2026 

In summer 2026, the University of Tartu will welcome international students and lifelong learners to the UniTartu Summer School in its fifth anniversary year. 
From 27 July to 7 August 2026, the summer school offers participants the chance to gain new knowledge, meet people from around the world and discover Estonian culture. 
Since its launch in 2022, the UniTartu Summer School has welcomed nearly 350 participants from 50 countries. 
Feedback from previous years has been consistently positive: in 2025, 91% of participants rated their experience highly, and 96% said they would recommend the summer school to others. 
Over five years, the summer school has grown into a warm community that brings together both new and returning participants.
The 2026 summer school includes 13 English-taught courses across science and technology, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. 
Courses take place mainly in Tartu, a student-friendly university city, with one course held in Viljandi. 
Depending on the course, studies last one or two weeks, making it easy to combine learning with summer travel.
The cultural and social programme introduces participants to Estonia and Tartu through joint activities. 
Participants can explore the University of Tartu Museum, see the city from a new angle on a boat trip along the River Emajõgi, and join an excursion to northern Estonia or a movie night featuring Estonian films.
The application period for UniTartu Summer School 2026 runs from 20 March to 20 April. Applicants who apply by 26 March will receive a 10% early-bird discount. 
Admission decisions will be announced by 30 April.
The UniTartu Summer School offers ten ENLIGHT scholarships for students from partner universities, as well as four tuition fee waivers for motivated applicants.