Eesti Maaülikool | |
 Logo of the Estonian University of Life Sciences. | |
Other name | EMÜ |
|---|---|
Former name | Eesti Põllumajandusülikool Eesti Põllumajanduse Akadeemia |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1951[1] |
| Rector | Ülle Jaakma |
Academic staff | 506[2] |
Total staff | 1,076[2] |
| Students | 2,931[2] |
| Undergraduates | 1,325a[2] |
| Postgraduates | 803[2] |
| 198[2] | |
Other students | 605b[2] |
| Location | , 58°23′19″N 26°41′49″E / 58.388503845112346°N 26.696839253440597°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
a Including professional higher education. b Integrated bachelor's and master's studies | |
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.[1] EMÜ is the fourth largest public university in Estonia.[3]
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 the top 100 universities in the world in the fields of agriculture and forestry.[4]