The European Commission has announced that the historic architectural ensemble of the University of Tartu has been selected as a European Heritage site. The ensemble received the title in February 2016. The European Heritage Label, which has been awarded since 2013, is an initiative of the European Union which aims to highlight places that showcase European unity and shared values, hold an important place in European history and culture or promote European integration. The full list of sites to have been awarded the label can be found here.