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Estonian University of Life Sciences

History

At the opening celebration of the University in 1632 Johan Skytte, a Swedish politician and the founder of the University wished that "... even the peasants of this country could get their share of the watering springs of educational wealth." This was the beginning of agricultural education in Estonia.

Education

Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences is composed of 10 departments. It performs high-level modern teaching and research and development activities in many fields, such as animal nutrition, animal production, including aquaculture, animal genetics and breeding, reproductive biology, biotechnology, food hygiene, food technology, and many other subject areas related to animal science and veterinary medicine. 

Research

The Estonian University of Life Sciences is a center for research and development in Estonia in agriculture, forestry, animal science, veterinary science, rural life and economy, food science, biodiversity, nature protection, renewable natural resources and environmentally friendly technologies.

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Housing services

The Estonian University of Life Sciences guarantees accommodation in its hall of residence for all international exchange students. It is possible to live in the Torn residence (Kreutzwaldi 52, Tartu).

The accommodation form for beginning academic year is usually open from the first full week in August. 

The rooms are mostly double rooms with a WC, shower and a small kitchen. Pillows and blankets are provided (3€/month), but students should bring their own towels, bed linen, kitchen utensils and anything else they feel they may need. Outlets operate at 220 V/50 Hz. 

Campus life

Tartu is the second biggest town in Estonia with about 100 000 inhabitants. It is nationally known as the "town of universities" as it hosts 11 higher education facilities. The traditions of high-level higer education in Tartu go back to the Swedish times, approximately 400 years ago.

Sports facilities

It is important to be strong and healthy. The university has facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports. There are training periods where both novices and experts can practise their skills. A special fitness room is well equipped for fitness training and weight lifting. Other popular sports events at our university are aerobics, bodybuilding, volleyball, basketball, athletics, skiing, boxing and rowing. See the prices here (webpage in Estonian).

Student clubs

  • The International Club
  • Estonian Forestry Students Association
  • Environmental Protection Students’ Association of Eesti Maaülikool
  • Real Estate Tycoons
  • The Journal Club of Life Sciences
  • SUOLET
  • IVSA
  • Folk Dance Group "Tarbatu"
  • Chamber Choir "Camerata Universitatis"
  • ESN Tartu

Estonian Higher Education Quality Agency (EKKA)

Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia

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