Estonian University of Life Sciences

The Estonian University of Life Sciences (Estonian: Eesti Maaülikool, EMÜ) is a public university located in Tartu, Estonia. Its roots trace back to 1802, when the Chair of Agriculture was founded in the University of Tartu. EMÜ is the 4th largest public university in Estonia.

Estonian University of Life Sciences
Eesti Maaülikool
Logo of the Estonian University of Life Sciences.
Other name
EMÜ
Former name
Eesti Põllumajandusülikool
Eesti Põllumajanduse Akadeemia
TypePublic
Established1951 (1951)
RectorÜlle Jaakma
Academic staff
506
Total staff
1,076
Students2,931
Undergraduates1,325a
Postgraduates803
198
Other students
605b
Location
Tartu
,
Estonia

58.388503845112346°N 26.696839253440597°E / 58.388503845112346; 26.696839253440597
CampusUrban
Websitewww.emu.ee
a Including professional higher education.
b Integrated bachelor's and master's studies

EMÜ is, by its own claim, the only university in Estonia whose priorities in academic and research activities provide the sustainable development of natural resources necessary for the existence of Man as well as the preservation of heritage and habitat. EMÜ is a centre of research and development in such fields as agriculture, forestry, animal science, veterinary science, rural life and economy, food science and environmentally friendly technologies. The university is a member of the BOVA university network.

The university is ranked among top 100 universities in the world in the field of agriculture and forestry.

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