Topic: about the faculty

Social scientists interpret the issues, disadvantages and tasks facing society and the economy, help to tackle challenges and take advantage of development opportunities both locally and globally. Our priority is to support the development of the Estonian state and society.

In the Faculty of Social Sciences, we stand for a research- and evidence-based worldview, value researchers and high-level research, and foster the development of a new generation of academic staff. In research and development, we focus on quality and important societal and economic challenges, combining different academic disciplines to solve them, and actively involving partners, resources and foreign funding to finance research.

The students of the Faculty of Social Sciences are motivated and have a diverse learning and cultural experience, they are socially active and want to make the world a better place. The central activity of the faculty is research-based, inspiring, inclusive, modern and life-long teaching. That is why we put an emphasis on teaching skills, methods and the educational process being fascinating, research-based, professional and of high quality. We offer the best learning experience and study counselling.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is an open-minded organisation that inspires its members, partners and the society. We are innovative, fast and constructive in new ventures, but at the same time value our traditions and history. Our research-based approach and the skills and readiness for argumentation make us think critically, search for connections, strive for truth and solve problems. We promote an environment that fosters the development of and cooperation between employees. There is a strong sense of community and solidarity in the faculty.

Openness and internationality are the breeding ground for innovation and new ideas in both research and teaching. Participating in international research cooperation as a strong partner allows us to increase knowledge transfer to Estonian society and solve global challenges. It will also help bring additional resources to the faculty from international cooperation programmes and keep up with the times. In turn, the international student body increases the circulation of knowledge and experience across borders, cultures and markets.

Faculty of Social Sciences.

The strategic plan of the Faculty of Social Sciences is in line with the strategic plan of the University of Tartu for 2021‒2025 and supports the achievement of its objectives in the faculty, university and society, taking into account the changing world. The document aims to set development directions and can be supplemented if necessary. The faculty also considers the UN Sustainable Development Goals when moving towards the goals set out in the strategic plan.