Baltic Studies - Semester Study Abroad Program in Social Sciences
University of Tartu
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) Subject Areas • Humanities • International Relations • Political Science/Politics • Social Sciences		Quick Look • Location: Tartu - Estonia • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Baltic Studies Program offers a range of academic courses that concentrate on political, cultural, economical and ecological particularities of the Baltic region. The aim of the program is to introduce international students to distinctive features of Baltic history, culture, politics, society, economy and nature. Estonian context of the program is emphasized by language studies module, presently offering Estonian and Russian language courses on different levels, and culture courses that focus more narrowly on issues in Estonian cultural space. Who should apply: The program is primarily intended for foreign visiting and exchange students, majoring in the humanities or social sciences, but is open to students from all fields. This program can be taken as a single semester or as a year long program. All courses in the program are in English and at the undergraduate level but have also been taken by graduate students. Sample course - Autumn Semester: Economic Developments in the Baltic Sea Region (for non-economists) Estonian Language (beginners) Foreign Policy of Baltic States Estonian Literature and the Western Canon Majorities and Minorities: Nationalism, Identity and Media Post-Communist Transformations (advanced level) Baltic Sea Region Economies (advanced level) Baltic Political History (advanced level) Political Developments in the Baltic Area (advanced level) Comparative Culture Issues in the Baltic Region (advanced level) Sample courses - Spring semester: Baltic Economies and EU Integration Estonian Language (beginners) Estonian Language (continuation course for beginners) Economic Transition Baltic Local Governments (Politics and Economics) (advanced level) International Marketing (advanced level) European Trade Law (advanced level) Corporate Communication (advanced level) Political History of the Baltic States (advanced level) Baltic Media in Transition (advanced level) Estonian Literature (advanced level) Business Ethics (advanced level) Institutional and Social Frames of the Baltic Transitions (advanced level) The Basics and Meaning of Estonian Culture (advanced level) Application process and documents: please consult the website Basic Facts about the University of Tartu: Founded in 1632, the University of Tartu has almost 19 000 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 students making one fifth of the population it is a true University town. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  All courses are awarded a certain number of credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which makes studies abroad easy to transfer to educational institutions worldwide. Students need to check with their University study abroad advisor prior to arrival how ECTS credits transfer into their national system of credit points. Eligibility Applicants must be graduates or currently enrolled at a higher education institution (college, university), min 19 years of age and in good academic standing. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Application for housing in the student dorm is sent with the addmission notification. Program Costs 1630 USD (1250 EUR) The tuition fee covers expenses that relate to coursework and studying and does not cover housing costs, meals or other personal living expenses. Students are responsible for arranging their travel insurance. One month's rent at the university dormitory is about 80 EUR/month (about 120 USD) and around 250 EUR (about 300 USD) should be projected as minimal personal expenditure per month. Dates Program is available in autumn (late Aug - mid Jan) and spring (early Feb - mid June) semesters. Deadlines Autumn semester: May 1 - non-EU applicants, June 1 - EU applicants, spring - Nov 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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