HQ Function

The Main Building serves as the primary administrative hub, housing the Rector's office, central administration, the University Assembly Hall, and faculties. It is the ceremonial and symbolic heart of the university.

Notable Features:

The iconic classical Main Building (built 1804-1809), the University of Tartu Art Museum within it, the historic Assembly Hall, the student lock-up ('kartser'), the Old Observatory, the Botanical Garden, and the historic Dome Church ruins on Toome Hill housing the University Museum.

Work Culture:

The work culture at the University of Tartu is characterized by academic freedom, intellectual pursuit, and a collaborative spirit. It emphasizes research excellence, innovative teaching, international cooperation, and a strong sense of community among students and staff.

HQ Significance:

The main campus and its historic buildings are not just educational facilities but also significant national landmarks, representing Estonia's intellectual heritage and continuous commitment to higher education and research.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters and surrounding campus reflect values of enlightenment, academic excellence, tradition, national heritage, and openness to new ideas and international collaboration.

Location:

The University of Tartu maintains a strong global presence through extensive international collaborations, including over 70 bilateral cooperation agreements with universities worldwide and participation in networks like the Coimbra Group and Utrecht Network. It is an active participant in the Erasmus+ programme, facilitating student and staff mobility. The university attracts a diverse body of international students and researchers, contributing to a multicultural academic environment. Its research projects often involve international partners, and it actively promotes Estonian higher education on the global stage.

Street Address:

Ülikooli 18

City:

Tartu

State/Province:

Tartu County

Country:

Estonia