You’re living in one of Europe’s oldest university towns, where half the people you pass on the street are students and the rest are probably teaching them. Your walk to class might take you along the Emajõgi River or through a cobblestone square with medieval architecture. Tartu is known as the City of Youth: compact, creative, curious, and always buzzing with student life. On any given week you might end up at a bog hike, an international food night, or an underground DJ. With free public Wi-Fi across town and a government that votes online, you’re in the middle of one of the most digitally advanced societies in the world, but one that’s deeply proud of its forests, folklore, and language.
The University of Tartu is Estonia’s top-ranked university and the academic heartbeat of the country. Known for strong programs in computer science, information technology, humanities, social sciences, and regional studies, it offers an expanding range of English-taught semester and summer courses. Whether you’re digging into media theory, international relations, digital governance, or Arctic geopolitics, Tartu provides a Baltic lens on global issues plus it’s also a digital innovator. Estonia’s rise as an e-society means students are part of a tech-forward environment where nearly everything, from class registration to civic services, is online and seamless.
Inclusions
- Semester Tuition
- Shared student housing in University of Tartu dormitories
- Hop exclusive Rome and Prague weekend escapes
- Airport reception and pickup (from Tallinn or Tartu, depending on arrival)
- The Hop Well-come and Orientation
- Health and Travel Insurance
- 24/7 Hop support and your Hop Go-To (other programs say Resident Director)
- Pre-departure advising to get you ready
International airfare not included
Next Steps
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About Us
Hop Education Abroad is an educational travel provider based in Chicago, IL. As the new kid on the block, we are all about flipping the script on traditional study abroad. Our programs ignite the wanderlust within every student, creating unforgettable study abroad adventures that blend learning, laughter, and cultural immersion. We believe in breaking boundaries, expanding horizons, and turning every passport stamp into a chapter of personal growth. Are you ready to hop into a study abroad experience that's as unique as you? We can't wait to explore the uncharted, laugh through the lessons, and grow alongside you. Please reach out to
welcome@hop.education with any questions. Let's hop to it!
