The Centre for Oriental Studies is an inspiring platform that ignites discussions about Asia’s past, present, and future across geographic and disciplinary boundaries, empowering both the university and the broader community.
A unit for teaching Asian languages was initially established at Tartu University in 1956 by linguist Pent Nurmekund (1906-1996). In 1994, the unit was officially renamed the Centre for Oriental Studies. The centre was led for many years by Linnart Mäll (1938-2010), followed by Märt Läänemets, who served from 2010 to 2020. The current head of the centre is Alevtina Solovyeva. The Centre primarily functions as a research unit but also offers lecture courses and seminars on Asian regions.
Contact information: Centre for Oriental Studies, University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18-226, Tartu 50090, Estonia, +372 737 5589