Estonian language and culture courses

Spring 2026

Click on a course that interests you and select course version to see its description and timetable. You can find the course timetable in the study information system by clicking on the “Event” button under the course name. Language courses from B1 level onwards are taught in the respective language.

Autumn semester courses start in early September, and spring semester courses start in early February. Each semester lasts 15–16 weeks.

Registration for language courses opens on 15 May and 15 December, respectively, and remains open until the start of the semester. Please check the academic calendar for exact dates. University of Tartu students can register for courses directly in the study information system. Continuing education learners and visiting students need to complete an application form.

Language courses:

• FLLC.09.001 Estonian for Beginners I, on the Basis of English, Level 0 - A1.1 (6 ECTS)
• HVLC.09.029 Estonian for Beginners I (100% Web-Based). Level 0 - A1.1 (6 ECTS)
• FLLC.09.002 Estonian for Beginners II, on the Basis of English, Level A1.1 - A1.2 (6 ECTS)
• HVLC.09.065 Estonian for Beginners II (100% web-based), on the Basis of English, Level A1.1 - A1.2 (6 ECTS)
• FLLC.09.003 Estonian for Beginners III, on the Basis of English, Level A1.2 - A2.1 (6 ECTS)
• FLLC.09.004 Estonian for Pre-Intermediate Learners I, Level A2.1 - A2.2 (6 ECTS)
• FLLC.09.005 Estonian for the Pre-Intermediate Level II, A2.2 - B1.1 (6 ECTS)*
• FLLC.09.006 Estonian for Intermediate Learners I, Level B1.1 - B1.2 (6 ECTS)*
• HVLC.09.055 Estonian Intermediate Level I (Web-based), Level B1.1 - B1.2 (6 ECTS)
• FLLC.09.007 Estonian for Intermediate Learners II, Level B1.2 - B2.1 (6 ECTS)*
• HVLC.09.056 Estonian Intermediate Level II (Web-based), Level B1.2 > B2.1 (6 ECTS)*
• FLLC.09.010 Estonian for Advanced Learners I, Level B2.1 - B2.2 (6 ECTS)*
• HVLC.09.053 Estonian for Advanced Learners I, Level B2.1 - B2.2 (Web-based) (6 ECTS)
• FLLC.09.009 Estonian for Advanced Learners II, Level B2.2 - C1.1 (6 ECTS)*
• HVLC.09.054 Estonian for Advanced Learners II, Level B2.2 > C1.1 (Web-based) (6 ECTS)*
  _{*The course is part of the in-depth Estonian language learning.}

Estonian for specific purposes:

• HVLC.09.002 Estonian for Students of Medicine II, Level A1.2 - A2.1 (3 ECTS)
• HVLC.09.004 Estonian for Students of Medicine IV, Level B1.1 - B1.2 (3 ECTS)