University of Tartu

The University of Tartu, also known as Tartu Ülikool and Тартуский университет , is a public educational institution located in Tartu, Estonia . It was founded in 1632 by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden . The university operates in the fields of education, higher education, and university industry .

The University of Tartu is affiliated with various networks, including the Coimbra Group, European University Association, Utrecht Network, and U4 Network . The institution is accredited by both the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia and the Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education .

The University of Tartu has several subsidiaries, such as the University of Tartu Botanical Gardens, the University of Tartu Old Observatory, the University of Tartu Museum, the University of Tartu Folk Art Ensemble, the University of Tartu Press, the University of Tartu (The Institute of Genomics), the University of Tartu Sports Hall, and the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy . The university is also credited with having seven patents assigned .