In the summer of the following year, the king granted this request and the University of Tartu was opened on October 15, 1632. In the speech held at the opening ceremony, Skytte said that the university was meant for nobles, citizens and peasants alike.
Järgmise aasta suvel andiski kuningas loa ning Tartu ülikool avati pidulikult 15. oktoobril 1632. aastal. Avaaktusel pidas Skytte kõne, kus ta ütles, et ülikool on mõeldud nii aadlikele kui ka linnakodanikele ja talupoegadele.