Estonian University of Life Sciences

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
Type	Public
Established	1951 (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]
Doctoral students	198[2]
Other students	605b[2]
Location	Tartu , Estonia 58°23′19″N 26°41′49″E / 58.388503845112346°N 26.696839253440597°E / 58.388503845112346; 26.696839253440597
Campus	Urban
Website	www.emu.ee
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 4th 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 top 100 universities in the world in the field of agriculture and forestry.^[4]