Research
Tartu Observatory is an Estonian space centre whose main task is research and development. We train young scientists in astronomy, remote sensing, and space technology, and we are a recognised partner in international networks.
Studies
Tartu Observatory of the University of Tartu welcomes students interested in astronomy, environmental sciences, and space technology.
At Tartu Observatory, you can start an internship at either high school or university level. Often the internship turns into a research thesis.
Our researchers are available to supervise student theses at all levels of academic study. We also have a doctoral programme.
At the beginning of August, the menu layout of the UT website was updated.
At its meeting on 9 February, the council of the Faculty of Science and Technology decided to nominate Professor Jaak Vilo as a rector candidate of the University of Tartu.
1 December marks 103 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu. Traditional anniversary events will be held on that occasion.
For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250.
In the final round of the Estonian Science Olympiad held last Saturday, students prepared to study the habitability of Venus' atmosphere.
On Thursday, 31 March, from 16:15–18:00, a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian war takes place at the Delta Centre.
On December 22 at 2.15 PM, Iaroslav Iakubivskyi defended his PhD dissertation "Nanospacecraft for technology demonstration and science missions".
The first Christmas video of the university was released on 28 November, the First Advent Sunday.
On Wednesday, December 22 at 2.15 PM, Tartu Observatory's Junior Research Fellow in Space Technology Iaroslav Iakubivskyi will defend
Tartu Observatory is in a consortium of scientific institutions and private companies to prepare a set of three space missions to Venus to search for signs of life in its atmosphere.