Estonia is recognized as one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. In just three decades, the country has built a technology-driven economy where public services, entrepreneurship, and innovation are deeply interconnected.
Behind this development stands a strong commitment to engineering and technology education. At the center of that ecosystem is Tallinn University of Technology — Estonia’s leading university for engineering, IT, and applied sciences.
Engineering That Moves Beyond Theory
At the TalTech School of Engineering, education is built on practical problem-solving. Students do not only study engineering principles — they apply them.
From the first years of study, you work on real projects that require analysis, design, testing, and iteration. Examples include:
- self-driving vehicle technologies
- satellite systems and space engineering
- solar-generating infrastructure solutions
- advanced robotics, including humanoid robots used in medical rehabilitation
- smart materials and sustainable manufacturing technologies.
Projects are often developed in cooperation with industry partners and international research teams. This ensures that your learning is aligned with global technological needs.
TalTech students consistently perform at an international level. The university is home to one of the world’s top-ranked Formula Student teams and has achieved leading results in global engineering competitions, including the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. TalTech has also been closely connected to the internationally recognised robotics competition Robotex for over 25 years.
Programmes Designed for International Engineers
TalTech offers English-taught programmes across all levels of engineering education. All of these programmes are fully taught in English and structured to support international students academically and professionally.
Bachelor’s programme
This offers a broad and solid foundation in engineering and applied sciences, designed to develop analytical thinking and technical versatility.
Master’s programmes
Industrial Engineering and Management
Technology of Wood, Plastics and Textiles
Each programme deepens technical competence while strengthening systems thinking and leadership skills.
Doctoral studies
Advanced research focused on solving complex technological challenges with real societal impact.
An International Learning Environment
As a member of the EuroTeQ and NordTek networks, TalTech enables students to take courses at leading technical universities across Europe. You remain enrolled at TalTech while expanding your academic experience beyond one campus.
On campus, nearly 40 student organisations provide opportunities to apply knowledge outside the classroom. Engineering teams, entrepreneurship networks, and international student communities allow you to build both technical expertise and professional networks.
For many students, this environment accelerates adaptation and growth. Matteo Ingrassia from Italy arrived at TalTech to study Integrated Engineering and later continued with a master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management.
He describes his first months as both exciting and demanding. Joining a student organization helped him understand the academic system, build friendships, and gain confidence in an international setting. Experiences like these strengthen not only technical competence but also the communication and collaboration skills that employers value.
Study in a Startup-Oriented Economy
Estonia ranks among the world’s leading countries for unicorns per capita. Companies such as Bolt, Wise, Pipedrive, Playtech, and Veriff were built here and scaled globally.
For engineering students, this creates a dynamic professional environment. The country’s digital infrastructure and transparent business framework make innovation and entrepreneurship accessible. Starting a company can be done fully online. Through Estonia’s e-Residency programme, founders manage businesses internationally and access the European Union market efficiently.
Graduates of TalTech enter a labour market that values technical expertise, systems thinking, and practical experience.
Build Your Future in Engineering
Choosing TalTech means studying in a compact, innovation-driven country where engineering has direct societal impact. You gain strong theoretical foundations, hands-on experience, and access to an international technology network.
If you are ready to develop solutions that matter, explore TalTech’s campus, laboratories, and engineering programmes — and take the first step towards your future in technology.