Semester Study Abroad Programs, University of Tartu
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) Subject Areas • Business Administration • Computer Science • English • English Literature • Health Sciences • Health Services Administration • Humanities • Interdisciplinary Studies • Journalism • Legal Studies • Linguistics • Literature - General • Mathematics • Philosophy • Religious Studies • Russian Language • Social Sciences		Quick Look • Location: Tartu - Estonia • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Baltic Studies Autumn (33 ECTS) and Spring (34 ECTS) The program introduces distinctive features of Baltic history, culture, politics, society, economy and nature. The Estonian context of the program is emphasized through language and culture courses. Prometheus: Transition Studies Autumn (34.5 ECTS) and Spring (30 ECTS) The program focuses on transition experiences and current developments in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia, combining the perspectives of Political Science, Economics and Legal Studies. A unique opportunity to explore a country that recently experienced a transition "miracle". Journalism Autumn only (24 ECTS) The program aims to connect theoretical studies of mechanisms of control over public word and minority media with practical analysis of journalism. The program offers applied courses on news sociology, media criticism and text analysis. Ancient Near Eastern Philology and Cultures, Autumn (24 ECTS) and Spring (24 ECTS) The program is designed for upper-level BA and MA students wishing to broaden their understanding of the Old Testament and interested in Ancient Near Eastern studies. Creation of the Rule of Law Society in Post-Communist Europe Autumn only (24 ECTS) program provides an excellent opportunity to study dynamic aspects of transitions carried out in Estonia, transforming it from a communist republic of the former Soviet Union to a democratic society. Build Your Own Program Build your own program from courses in: Math and Computer Science, Actuarial Mathematics, Semiotics and Culture Studies, Baltic Studies, Journalism, Law, Philosophy, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Estonian Nature, Philology and Regional Studies, Estonian and Russian language. Summer Programs: Courses offered in the summer include Political Sciences, International Business, Procedures in European International Courts, Post-Communist Transformations, Estonian and Russian as foreign languages. All courses and programs listed use English as the language of instruction. Founded in 1632, the University of Tartu has almost 18 000 students and is famous for research-based education and lively student traditions. Estonia offers a unique perspective on the successful transition to democracy and recent accession to the EU. Tartu is Estonia’s second largest city, with 100 000 people, and is located 2.5 hours from the airport and sea port of Tallinn, with connections to major cities in Europe and Russia. English is spoken widely here, and with students making up one fifth of the population, Tartu is a true University town. For current information on semester programs and course offer for each semester please consult the university website. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  All courses are awarded academic credit in European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Eligibility For Semester/Year/Summer studies applicants must be students in good academic standing or graduates or a higher education institution in their home country. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Students must submit application for accommodation sent to them together with an admission letter from the University by the specified deadline. Program Costs Semester programs tuition fees for 2007/2008 academic year: Baltic Studies program 1250 EUR/semester Prometheus program 1600 EUR/semester Journalism program 1100 EUR/semester Law program 1600 EUR/semester Ancient Near Eastern studies 1100 EUR/semester Build Your Own Program: tuiton varies by faculty, 24-34 ECTS, average semester load 24 ECTS Summer programs: Social Sciences - 1500 EUR (includes tuition, accommodation, culture program) Language programs - 240-320 EUR/module Costs Include:  Tuition costs usually cover course work and some course materials. Living expenses are extra: Double room in a student dorm - 80 EUR/month + utilities Personal living expenses -150-200 EUR/month Dates Autumn semester: Sept - Jan Spring semester: Feb - June Summer programs: mid July- mid August Deadlines Fall semester: non EU - May 1, EU - June 1, Spring: Nov 1, Summer: June 1 Contact University of Tartu International Student Office Ülikooli 18 Tartu 50090 Estonia Tel: +372 737 6109 Fax: +372 737 5153 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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