Everyday Life in Tartu

Here you can find practical information to help you organise everyday life in Tartu and Estonia.

These topics are especially useful if you are new to the city and are still getting used to local services, procedures and everyday routines.

Finding housing
Upside Down House in Tartu, a tilted yellow building and popular visitor attraction.

Photo: Kaader.ee / Ragnar Vutt

Finding housing

Information about student dormitories, accommodation options, rental apartments, utility costs and things to check before signing a rental agreement.

Living in Tartu
People relaxing by the Emajõgi river in central Tartu, with a pedestrian bridge in the background.

Photo: Luisa Greta Vilo

Living in Tartu

Practical information about transport, digital services, family life, maintenance issues, working in Estonia and other everyday matters.

Health and safety
People walking and cycling along a tree-lined path in Tartu on a sunny day.

Photo: Peeter Paaver

Health care and safety

Information about healthcare, emergency help, family doctors, pharmacies and staying safe in Tartu.

Banking
People handling coins together at an outdoor table in central Tartu.

Photo: Oliver Kuusk

Banking

Information about opening a bank account, documents you may need and useful options for international students and newcomers.

Useful websites

These websites can help you find reliable information about public services, settling in Estonia, learning Estonian and following everyday life in Tartu.

City of Tartu

Official information about Tartu city services, public transport, residence registration, parking, culture and everyday life.

eesti.ee

Estonia’s state portal for public e-services, official information and services linked to your personal data.

Settle in Estonia

Information about the free Welcoming Programme, Estonian language courses and other activities for newcomers.

Integration Foundation

Information about Estonian language learning, integration activities and support services across Estonia.

Window of Culture

A calendar of events, activities, workshops, training courses and recreational opportunities in Tartu and Southern Estonia.

ERR News

English-language news from Estonian Public Broadcasting. ERR also offers access to Estonian TV programmes, films and series, many of them with Estonian subtitles – a useful way to follow local media and practise Estonian.