Dear international Bachelor's or Master's student, we are looking forward to meeting you during the Welcome Week (August 25-29) and Orientation Days on the 27-28th of August 2025. 

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.

Orientation Days First day, the 27th of August:

Orientation Days Second day, the 28th of August:

How to find the venue U06A-229 for the second day

The first day, 27th of August 2025: not available and will not be recorded

The second day, 28th of August 2025: RECORDING

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

School of Business and Governance

School of Engineering

Estonian Maritime Academy

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.

There are two library tours organised for the new international degree students on the 26th of August: at 11.00 and 13.00.

The tour’s duration is around 30 minutes. You will be shown around and provided guidance on how to use the library services. Please choose a suitable time slot and register your attendance (limited number of spots!) via sending an email to study@taltech.ee. Your registration will be confirmed by an email reply. The meet-up spot is in front of the library’s main entrance (on the second floor atrium of the library building).

Your studies and student life will kick off on August 25 at 14.30 (2:30 p.m.) with the Kick-Off Event (https://fb.me/e/5jcQLvi8L). 

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 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. 

1. Kick-off event
2. "Semestri Avalöök" party
3. Campus party

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 (info@tipikas.ee).

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:

• TalTech Moodle
• TalTech library
• Sports at TalTech
• Student Union
• ESN TalTech IC
• Counselling office and services