Expat Guide to Living in Tartu

Whether you're already living in Tartu or preparing to move to Tartu, our Expat Guide to Living in Estonia offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Tartu. For answers to specific questions, visit our Estonia Forum to talk with expats in Tartu.

Culture Shock in Tartu, Estonia

An expat in Estonia offers an in-depth look at life and culture shock she experienced in Estonia. Now, she has a long list of things she appreciates about living in Estonia that includes their love of nature, healthy living, family oriented culture, the work life balance and more.

More Culture Shock Reports for Tartu

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Tartu handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Tartu:

Culture Shock in Tartu, Estonia

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Tartu - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Tartu by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Tartu? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Tartu? Help others moving to Tartu by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

Reviews of Schools in Tartu

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Tartu. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Tartu:

Tartu International School in Tartu, Estonia

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Dream vs. Reality of Living in Tartu Reports

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Tartu. If you are already living in Tartu, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Tartu:

Dream vs. Reality of Living in Tartu, Estonia

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Tartu by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Tartu? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Tartu by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Tartu? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Tartu? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Tartu, Estonia

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Guide to Living in Tartu, Estonia

Tartu, Estonia: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Tartu

Estonia Forum
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Healthcare in Estonia

Medical care in Estonia is not up to Western standards, but is best in Tallinn, Tartu and Parnu. Our Estonia Healthcare Guide covers health insurance, finding an English-speaking doctor, best hospitals and more.

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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Tartu.

Expat Report: Culture Shock in Tartu