Orientation Days
for new Bachelor's & Master's students
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WELCOME WEEK & ORIENTATION DAYS 2026
Dear international Bachelor's or Master's student, we are looking forward to meeting you during the Welcome Week (August 24-28) and Orientation Days on the 26-27th of August 2026.
The Orientation Days are a special programme to help you settle in during your first few days in TalTech and learn more about our university and life in Estonia in general. The Orientation Days take place at the beginning of the new academic year. Below find also the description of all the other Welcome Week activities. Definitely pay attention to when does your programme specific info-session take place.
We strongly advise you to participate in order to get a good start on your academic adventure in TalTech. In addition to all the useful information, you will also get acquainted with your fellow students.
Participation is free.
If you are an exchange student (Erasmus student), please visit Orientation Days for Exchange students web page HERE.
Schedule of the Orientation Days August 26-27, 2026
Orientation Days First day, the 26th of August:
| Time | Activity/Topics covered | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12.30-13.00 | Registration | Main Lobby in the main building's entrance, Ehitajate tee 5 |
| 13.00-14.15 | Opening words; Moodle study system; TalTech Counselling services (psychological and career counselling); About Estonia and Estonians | Main Ceremony Hall |
| 14.15-15.15 | Tour in the TalTech campus with ESN TalTech IC buddies/ Lunch in the campus cafeterias (at your own expense or bring your own food along) | Campus |
| 15.15-16.30 | TalTech Library; Sport activities at TalTech; Student Union; ESN TalTech International Club | Main Ceremony Hall |
Orientation Days Second day, the 27th of August:
| Time | Activity/Topics covered | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09.15-09.30 | Registration (for those who did not register on the first day) | U06A atrium II floor (next to room U06A-229) |
| 09.30-11.30 | Academic information; Police and Border Guard Board Presentation | U06A-229 |
| 11.30-12.00 | 30 min break | |
| 12.00-13.30 | Estonia and student life; Estonian language; Exchange studies opportunities; Services at the International House of Estonia | U06A-229 |
| 13.30-14.30 | Picnic with light snacks and DJ | U06A atrium |
How to find the venue U06A-229 for the second day
Recordings of the main event
The first day, 26th of August 2026: not available and will not be recorded
The second day, 27th of August 2026: LINK TO BE ADDED
Programme specific info-sessions 2026
Additionally to the OD main event, programme specific info-sessions will be held for the new degree students. This is a mandatory introductory lecture about your study programme carried out by the programme manager.
Please find below when and where the info-session of your study programme takes place. See the building location on the campus map.
Kindly note that the schedule may be updated prior to the event.
School of Information Technologies
| Study programme | Date | Time | Building-Room | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All School of IT students | August 27 | 15:00 | ICT-315 | in the School of IT building; address Akadeemia tee 15a |
| Cyber Security Engineering (BSc Bachelor's progamme) | August 27 | 16:30 | ICO-316 | in the IT College building; address Raja 4C |
| Cybersecurity (MSc Master's programme) | August 27 | 16:30 | ICT-315 | in the School of IT building; address Akadeemia tee 15a |
| E-Governance Technologies and Services (MSc) | August 27 | 17:00 | MEK-011 | in the Mektory Innovation Centre; address Raja 15 |
| Digital Health (MSc) | August 24 | 11:00-13:00, 14:00-15:30 | LIB108 & LIB109b; Tehnopol | infosession and community event; LIB rooms are located in TalTech Library |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (MSc) | August 27 | 16:45 | MEK-114 | in the Mektory Innovation Centre; address Raja 15 |
School of Business and Governance
| Study programme | Date | Time | Building-Room | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business Administration (Bachelor's programme) | August 25 | 14:00-16:00 | SOC-213 | |
| Law (Bachelor's programme) | August 28 | 15:00-16:30 | SOC-308 | |
| Technology Governance and Sustainability (MA) | September 1 | 12:00-14:00 | SOC-307 | |
| International Business in the Digital Era (MA) | August 27 | 16:00-17:00 | SOC-214 | |
| Law (Master's programme) | August 28 | 17:00-18:30 | NRG-226 | |
| Entrepreneurial Management (MBA) | September 10 | 10:00-11:30 | to be announced | |
| Public Sector Innovation and E-Governance (MA) | September 1 | 14:30-15:30 | SOC-307 |
School of Engineering
| Study programme | Date | Time | Building-room | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Engineering students | to be announced | |||
| Integrated Engineering (BSc) | to be announced | |||
| Industrial Engineering and Management (MSc) | to be announced | |||
| Technology of Wood, Plastic and Textiles (MSc) | to be announced |
Estonian Maritime Academy
| Study programme | Date | Time | Building-room | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Digital Solutions (MSc) | August 27 | 17:30 | TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy- room306 | Building address is Kopli 101 |
Tutor Lesson for new Bachelor level students 2026
Tutor Lesson is a chance to meet your Bachelor's study programme tutor in person, and hear their experience and advice on practical study related matters as well as about student life. A tutor is a fellow student from a more senior year, who is there to help you adjust to university life.
NB! After the tutor lesson, there is a possibility to go for a campus tour.
| Study programme | Date | Time | Building-room |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business Administration (BA) | August 27 | 14:30 | SOC-309 |
| Law (BA) | August 27 | 14:30 | SOC-308 |
| Integrated Engineering (BSc) | August 27 | 14:30 | SOC-311 |
| Cyber Security Engineering (BSc) | August 27 | 14:30 | U06a-209 |
Kick-Off Event, August 24th 2026
Your studies and student life will kick off on the August 24th at 14.30 with the Kick-Off Event: FB link to the event.
Location and meet-up point: TalTech's UFO Square (address: Raja 4, Tallinn).
The Kick-Off Event is the perfect event to connect with your new classmates and make your first friends at university. 🤝 Additionally, you'll get to know TalTech student life and campus. 🏙️
👟 🌟 This event takes you and your classmates to different student organization points, where thrilling obstacle courses and challenges await you! 💪 It's the best way to learn about the activities of student organizations and become part of TalTech's vibrant student life! 🌍
To make the most of the day, a good freshman dresses comfortably and checks the weather report beforehand. ☀️🌧️
NB! You must register for the Kick-Off Event by August 17 to ensure you’re placed in the same group as your coursemates. The registration link is available under the Facebook event, but we’re also adding it HERE! If you miss the deadline, you can still register on the spot, but we can’t guarantee you’ll be in the same group as your coursemates.
The Kick-Off event is organised by the Student Union.
Opening ceremony 2026
Dear student!
You are welcome to participate in the Opening Ceremony of the academic year. The event takes place on Friday, the 28th of August 2026 at 11 AM in the main ceremony hall. Please be noted that the dress code for the event is formal. The event is held in Estonian.
More information about the Opening Ceremony can be found here.
Events and student organisations
Here you can find the list of Student Organisations that accept international students:
- AASE https://www.facebook.com/aasestonia/
- ESN TalTech IC https://www.facebook.com/esntaltechic
- MTÜ Õigus https://www.facebook.com/MTUOigus
- ESTIEM LG Tallinn https://estiem.org/
- Kammerkoor https://www.kammerkoor.eu/en/
- Formula www.formulastudent.ee
- Debate Club https://www.facebook.com/TalTechDebate
- Wind Band https://orkester.ee/en/tut-brass-band/
- Juuliuse Jüngrid www.facebook.com/JuuliuseJyngrid
In case you have any questions, please contact directly Student Union ([email protected]).
Student ABC 2026
The Office of Academic Affairs at Tallinn University of Technology has prepared this Student ABC in order to make your arrival and stay in Tallinn as comfortable as possible.
You can view Student ABC guidebook 2026 as a PDF file.
Take some time to read it and find out the most important steps that you have to take after your arrival, and learn more about our study system. We have also added the important contact details which will assist you during the course of your studies.
OD 2025 Presentations
Here you can review the presentations of Orientation Days 2025 second day to have an overview of various topics and important information that was shared during the event:
- Academic information and study regulations
- Police and Border Guard Board (by migration consultant)
- Exchange studies & internship abroad
- Life in Estonia_student's perspective and tips
Review presentations from the Orientation Days 2024: