For incoming students

Name of the institution

Abbreviation

Responsible department

Erasmus code

Address

Country

Contact person: name,
e-mail, phone

Tallinn University of Technology

TalTech

Mobility Centre

EE TALLINN04

Ehitajate tee 5, 19086, Tallinn

Estonia, EE

Pillemari Lilleorg
incoming@taltech.ee
+372 620 3517

https://taltech.ee/en/

• SoleMove online application. Students, who are nominated via SoleMove will get their login credentials by e-mail.
• Learning Agreement
• Transcript of Records
• Certificate of English, min level B2
• Copy of identification document
  Copy of the passport for Non-EU students
• CV

   Bachelor studies:

• International Business Administration (BA)
• Law (BA)
• Integrated Engineering (BSc)
• Cyber Security Engineering (BSc)
  
  Master Studies:
• International Business Administration (MA)
• Law (MA)
• Technology Governance and Digital Transformation (MA)
• Cybersecurity*
• Digital Health (MSc)
• Software Engineering (MSc)*
• Industrial Engineering and Management (MSc)
• Design and Technology Futures (Msc)*
• Technology Wood, Plastics and Textiles (MSc)
• E-Governance Technologies and Services (MSc)
  *Joint programmes with other Estonian Universities.
  Exchange students can take only TalTech courses.

TalTech uses ECTS grading system. One ECTS corresponds to 26 hours of studies (lecturers, seminars, practice, home works) performed by student.

60 ECTS is normal workload for one academic year
30 ECTS is normal workload for one semester

Minimum amount of ECTS required from student is 15 ECTS per semester.
Maximum amount of ECTS is no more than 40 ECTS per semester.

5 - excellent
4 - very good
3 - good
2 - satisfactory
1 - poor
0 - failed

In the instance of a non-graded assessment, a threshold shall be established. With a student's reaching or surpassing this threshold the assessment shall be indicated  as sufficient - A (pass), or, in the case of students's not reaching the threshold, the assessment shall be indicated as not sufficient - M (fail). MI - not attended.

Academic hostel is TalTech affiliated hostel and a legendary Erasmus-home in Tallinn. All the applicants will get information a day after the application deadline to TalTech. First come, first served. Feel free to contact to the hostel even you are looking accommodation out of campus or did not get the place. There is the special student price, depends on house and room and lenght of sty.
https://taltech.ee/en/exchange-studies/accommodation
info@academichostel.com +372 620 2275

Private housing costs more, the price depends on the location and the condition of the apartment. Utilities may be high during the cold season from October to April.

D-Type long term visa is required from non-EU students.
https://taltech.ee/en/citizenship-and-residence-issues
Non-EU students with other EU countries visas and Living Permits for study purpose are accepted.

EU students have to register their residence at Tallinn upon arrival.

Living expenses are lower than in the old or northern EU countries, capital cities, however higher than expected, usually. Each student can determine other expenses individually depending on their needs.

• Exchange students do not have tuition and lab fees. Books are available in the library.
• Housing: 300-800 EUR per month.
• Meal at TalTech canteens: Morning 2-3 EUR, lunch 5-8 EUR. Canteens are closed on Sunday and late evenings. Food cost per month is about 300+ euros.
• Transport from the airport: By taxi, single ride in Tallinn costs around 15-20 eur.
• Local transport for getting to the university:
  Students from third countries pay 30 eur for 30 days.
  EU students pay the same amount of money until they register their residence in Tallinn and get their Estonian ID card.
• Free time: Depends on students' lifestyle 0-1000 eur per month.
• Any other costs: In the beginning of semester students need to pay for some cards (Esonian ID card, ISIC card, ESN card, library card), may-be some copies.

• Student Counselling office
• Library
• WiFi in the campus
• ATM-s
• Cafeterias
• Bindery
• Sport Centre (Students get credits for Basics of Physical Movement)
• Group Study Rooms