Incoming Exchange to TalTech
Academic Information
Information concerning the academic side of mobility: academic calendar, study regulations etc.
Citizenship and Residence Issues
When staying abroad, it is important to know the basis of your stay and the procedures related to registering your place of residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find the most frequently asked questions by students in various fields.
Admission Autumn 2024
Nomination Deadline May 1st
Application Deadline May 15th
Welcome to the virtual tour of TalTech!
ESN TalTech International Club invites you to the Campus tour
Name of the institution |
Abbreviation |
Responsible department |
Erasmus code |
Address |
Country |
Contact person: name, |
Tallinn University of Technology |
TalTech |
Mobility Centre |
EE TALLINN04 |
Ehitajate tee 5, 19086, Tallinn |
Estonia, EE |
Pillemari Lilleorg |
Fact sheet for 2024/25
Key data on the institution
Official name | Tallinn University of Technology Tallinna Tehnikaülikool (TalTech) |
Postal address | Ehitajate tee 5, 19086, Tallinn, Estonia |
University website |
https://taltech.ee/en/ |
Virtual tour | https://virtualtour.taltech.ee/ |
Rector | Prof. Tiit Land (Mr) |
Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs | Prof. Hendrik Voll (Mr) |
Key data on Erasmus+ and international relations
Erasmus code/charter no | EE TALLINN04/ Ref. Ares (2021) 1522820-27/02/2021 |
Responsible Office for Erasmus | Office of Academic Affairs, Mobility Centre |
Erasmus Institutional Coordinator, incoming staff |
Ms. Riina Potter |
Phone/ E-mail | +372 620 3717/ riina.potter@taltech.ee |
Responsible for ICM and Staff Trainings | Ms. Ann Neudorf |
Phone/ E-mail | +620 3422 ann.neudorf@taltech.ee |
Responsible for incoming students | Ms. Pillemari Lilleorg |
Phone/ E-mail | +372 620 3517/ incoming@taltech.ee |
Responsible for outgoing students | Ms. Kerli Roosimaa |
Phone/ E-mail | +372 620 3549/ kerli.roosimaa@taltech.ee |
Bilateral agreements and delegations Centre of International Event Management |
Ms. Anna-Maria Nizovtseva anna-maria.nizovtseva@taltech.ee +372 620 2007 |
Information for incoming exchange students
Website for incoming exchange students | https://taltech.ee/en/incoming-students |
Number, field and period of accepted students | Based on the agreement |
Online Nomination | Autumn Semester, whole Academic Year - 2024 May 1st Spring - 2024 November 1st Nomination takes place on the SoleMove online platform. Your contact person will receive the login credentials to their email. If he/she has not received them, please send the contact name and email address to incoming@taltech.ee |
Academic Calendar | Autumn Semester begins on the Monday closest to September 1st, followed by 16 study weeks and 3 weeks of exams. Christmas holiday between Christmas and New Year. 02/09/2024-26/01/2025 Spring Semester begins on the Monday closest to February 1st, followed by 16 study weeks and 3 weeks of exams. 03/02/2024-16/06/2024 |
Application Deadlines | May 15th - Autumn Semester and whole Academic year November 15th - Spring Semester |
Application and Required Documents |
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Language requirements | Level of English must be at least B2 for non-native English speaking students. (For example: TOEFEL ibt 72, IELTS 5,5, TOEIC 780 and above) |
Course selection. Exchange students can choose courses from degree programmes delivered in English (see at right column). However, there may be some minor changes and prerequisites for exchange students each semester. Therefore we update the special course offer for exchange students twice a year. In April for Autumn and in October for Spring. Students are allowed to change their Learning Agreements once they arrive to Estonia. https://www.taltech.ee/en/courses-english |
Bachelor studies:
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ECTS credits |
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 Minimum amount of ECTS required from student is 15 ECTS per semester. |
Grading system |
5 - excellent |
Practical information for incoming exchange students
Accommodation |
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. 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. |
Weather | The weather affects all off campus activities. www.weather.ee |
Citizenship and Residence issues |
D-Type long term visa is required from non-EU students. EU students have to register their residence at Tallinn upon arrival. |
Living expenses |
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.
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Student services |
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Welcome Week | A week before the beginning of the semester TalTech organizes Welcome week for new students. |
Student Organisations | ESN TalTech IC is responsible for international students. Many other local student organisations. |
How to arrive to Tallinn and TalTech? | Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (Lennujaama tee 12). The Tallinn Bus Station (Lastekodu 46). Port of Tallinn has three terminals A (Sadama 25/2) B (Sadama 25/3) D (Lootsi 13) |
FAQ | https://taltech.ee/en/faq-0 |