Sports opportunities ar TalTech
TalTech students have the opportunity to work out for free at the TalTech Sports Club. To do so, students must register for the elective course “MK3001 Fundamentals of Physical Activity I” in the autumn semester and “MK3002 Fundamentals of Physical Activity II” in the spring semester. The Sports Club offers a variety of group workouts, ranging from high-intensity circuit training that develops endurance to relaxing and enjoyable stretching sessions. In addition, students can play basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and badminton every day, and access the spacious gym located on the second floor. Completing the course earns students 3 EAP credits.
The TalTech campus also features an outdoor basketball and volleyball court, a stadium, and a tennis court. Sports enthusiasts can also enjoy the new outdoor gym, equipped with a bench press, parallel bars, and many other familiar workout stations. Joggers and walkers can explore the scenic forest trails of Nõmme-Harku nearby. Besides the wide range of sports facilities, various sports projects take place throughout the academic year. The Student Union's sports department organizes numerous tournaments, running events, and workout evenings each year, open to all students
More information can be found on the TalTech Tudengisport Facebook page and the monthly Student Sports Newsletter. Register for the Student Sports Newsletter HERE!
The three-part event series YLISPORT (YLIPALL, Student Winter and Summer Games) invites students from different universities to compete annually. In addition, the Student Championships are held monthly, where participants can challenge themselves in both team and individual disciplines.
Check out the Student Championship’s calendar here: www.easl.ee/kalender/aasta-2025/eesti/
Ylisport
YLIPALL
YLIPALL is the first event in the three-part YLISPORT series (YLIPALL, Student Winter and Summer Games) — a fun and competitive inter-university event designed for students of universities and higher education institutions.
The event is organized by the Estonian Academic Sports Federation (EASL), whose mission is to increase the number of physically active students and thereby improve young people’s overall health and quality of life.
SPORTS DISCIPLINES:
- 3x3 Basketball (Men)
- Blind Volleyball (Mixed teams)
- Soft Football (Mixed teams)
- Dodgeball (Women)
- Spikeball (Mixed teams)
- Padel
- Free-Throw Basketball Competition (Individual – Men's and Women's categories)
- Intercollegiate Relay Races (Mixed teams)
Each participant may only compete in one ball game discipline (3x3 basketball, blind volleyball, soft football, spikeball, or dodgeball).
REGISTRATION
The next YLIPALL will take place on November 2025.
THEME PARTY
Every year the event will conclude with a theme party.
A prize will be awarded for the best costume, so participants are encouraged to dress to impress!
Student Winter Games
The Student Winter Games are a three-day inter-university event where participants can take part in a wide range of winter sports and entertainment activities. Students from 14 higher education institutions gather in Kääriku at the end of January to enjoy an active break together before the new semester begins.
The Student Winter Games program features 20 different events, and by the end of the competition, the most athletic university will be crowned.
In addition to sports, participants can enjoy a lively entertainment program, including activities such as longero pong, women’s mud wrestling, and a theme party
The main goal of the Winter Games is to offer a dynamic combination of competitive sports and engaging entertainment, while promoting both team-based and individual sports among students.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date and Location: The next Student Winter Games will take place in January 2026.
The event is organized by the Estonian Academic Sports Federation (EASL).
Participants: Eligible participants include students, staff, and alumni from all Estonian and international higher education institutions, as well as high school seniors (12th grade) planning to enter university. Each participant must represent one institution (in case of enrollment in multiple universities, the participant must choose which institution to represent before the start of the Games). Each team may only consist of students, staff, and alumni from the same university.
Accommodation: Organizers provide floor accommodation in Kääriku’s renovated basketball hall (included in the participation fee). Only registered participants who have paid the participation fee are allowed entry. Participants must bring their own necessary items for floor accommodation.
Additional accommodation (in hotels, hostels, and team houses) is available for an extra fee.
REGISTRATION
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please inform TalTech’s Sports Coordinator, Karolin Kormik karolin.kormik@tipikas.ee.
THEME PARTY
Every year the event will conclude with a theme party. In 2025 the theme NEON SKI RAVE!
Student Summer Games
The Student Summer Games are Estonia’s largest sports and entertainment event specifically for university students. Held at the Kääriku Sports Center, this three-day festival challenges students across 42 different sports disciplines.
The program also includes traditional crowd-favorite events such as women’s mud wrestling and many other engaging activities. In addition to the wide variety of sports, participants can look forward to two unforgettable party nights.
The event is organized by the Estonian Academic Sports Federation (EASL).
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE AND LOCATION: The 25th Student Summer Games will take place from June 27–29, 2025, at the Kääriku Sports Center.
PARTICIPANTS: Eligible participants include students, staff, and alumni from both Estonian and international higher education institutions, as well as high school seniors (12th grade) planning to continue their studies at university.
Each participant represents one institution. In the case of enrollment in multiple schools, the participant must choose one institution to represent before the start of the Games.
Each team must consist solely of students, staff, and alumni from the same higher education institution.
ACCOMMODATION: The organizers provide participants with a fenced camping area by Lake Kääriku and floor accommodation in the Kääriku sports hall (both included in the participation fee). For an additional fee, participants have option to stay in Kääriku hotel, team houses, or the hostel. Paid accommodation options (hotel, team houses, hostel) registration through TalTech’s Sports Coordinator karolin.kormik@tipikas.ee
The official program of the 25th Student Summer Games will be announced in Spring 2025. Participants can expect around 40 different sports and entertainment activities. And as always, the evening events will be packed with fun and excitement!
REGISTRATION
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please inform TalTech’s Sports Coordinator karolin.kormik@tipikas.ee.