University of Tartu

The University of Tartu (Estonian: Tartu Ülikool, German: Universität Dorpat) is the national university of Estonia, and the one classical university in Estonia, located in the city of Tartu. The university is a member of the Coimbra Group and was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632.

Related Topics:
Estonia - Tartu - Coimbra Group - Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden - 1632

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At different times during its history the University of Tartu was known as Academia Gustaviana, University of Dorpat, (Kaiserliche) Universität (zu) Dorpat, and University of Yuryev/Jurjev.

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