Regulations
Teaching and learning in Tallinn University of Technology is regulated by the legislation that is public on legislation page.
Most relevant in teaching and learning:
Structure of study programmes
Study programme
University studies shall be carried out in accordance with study programmes. One ECTS credit corresponds to 26 hours of study by a student.
A study programme is a document which sets out the objectives of the studies conducted, including the expected learning outcomes, the nominal duration and volume of studies, the language of instruction, the list, volume and short descriptions of the courses, the options and conditions for selecting subjects, main specialities and the conditions for the completion of studies. When drawing up study programmes, it has been assumed that a student acquires 60 ECTS credits, which corresponds to 1560 hours of study by a student.
The duration of studies in the curricula is the following:
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the nominal duration of bachelor’s studies is three years and the workload of studies is 180 ECTS credits
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the nominal duration of professional higher education is three to four years and the workload of studies is 180–240 ECTS credits
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the nominal duration of master’s studies is up to two years and the workload of studies is 60–120 ECTS credits.
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the nominal duration of integrated studies is five years and the workload of studies is 300 ECTS credits
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the nominal duration of doctoral studies is four years and the workload of studies is 240 ECTS credits.
Structure of study programmes
The bachelor's, master's, engineering and professional higher education study programmes consist of modules. The modules are divided into general, core and speciality modules, free choice sudies and graduation thesis modules.
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General studies – the module of the curriculum, the objective of which is to improve the level of general educational knowledge and skills;
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Core studies – the module of the curriculum, the objective of which is to provide basic education specific to the broad group of studies and field of study;
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Special studies, incl. internship – the module of the curriculum, the objective of which is acquisition of the knowledge and skills directly related to the field of study described in the curriculum and required for commencing work and continuing studies in the next study cycle.
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Free choice studies – the module of the curriculum, the objective of which is acquisition of the knowledge and skills in courses that are not included in the curriculum and can be freely chosen by the student;
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Final thesis or examinations
The minimum workload of the modules of the curriculum (ECTS credits):
|
Curriculum module |
Bachelor's studies |
Master's studies* |
Professional higher education |
Integrated studied |
|
General studies |
18 |
6 |
18 |
24 |
|
Core studies |
60 |
18 |
48 |
78 |
|
Special studies |
24 |
36 |
57-66 |
60 |
|
incl. internship |
6 |
6 |
27-36** |
12 |
|
Free choice studies |
6 |
6 |
6 |
12 |
|
Final thesis or final examinations |
6-12*** |
18-30 |
6-12*** |
30 |
* All the workload requirements in the master's study with the nominal duration of less than two years are proportionately lower and the workload of a master's thesis or examination is at least 18 ECTS credits.
**In a professional higher education curriculum, internship shall form at least 15% of the workload of studies.
*** The minimum of 6 ECTS credits, the maximum of 12 ECTS credits.
Timetable
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Timetables are available already before the semester starts on timetable page.
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Select the timetable that corresponds to you study semester (1st semester - programme code + 11/12/13..., 2nd semester - programme code + 21/22..., etc). Your group is visible in ÕIS or Student Portal. First week of the semester is an odd week.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Dean's Office of your School or the Student Counselling Office
Guidelines for reading the timetable
User Guides
The Study Information System (ÕIS) is used for declaring subjects, submitting various applications, managing and storing study information, etc.
ÕIS video guide for declaring subjects
Instructions for logging to the Study Information System (ÕIS):
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First, you have to be enrolled to TalTech.
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Matriculation is completed on a rolling basis starting the middle of August and your uni-ID registration information is forwarded to your e-mail then.
An individual study plan and declaring subjects
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An individual study plan means a list of the courses declared by the student for the upcoming semester, which he or she undertakes to study.
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Declaration of a course means selection of the course for the individual study plan.
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A first or second level student is required to compile an individual study plan for each semester of attendance, except for cases involving study abroad.
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A student shall submit an individual study plan by the deadline specified in the academic calendar.
Important to remember!
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Timetables are available already before the semester starts on the timetable page.
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You have to participate in the lectures from the first day of the semester (according to the timetable). You can submit your study plan until the deadline indicated in the Academic Calendar. The first lecture is the most important, because in that lecture professor explains the rules of passing the subject, introduces the study materials etc.
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To receive all notifications you need to check the Student Portal regularly.
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If you have any questions or you need help for composing the study plan, contact to your school's Dean’s Office.
You can find TalTech Moodle at - taltech.moodle.ee
User manual is available on Moodle as a course.
If you have any questions regarding your Moodle account and login, please send an e-mail to moodle@taltech.ee.
TalTech e-mail address
All notifications related to studies will be sent to TalTech e-mail address and the information will be deemed to have been delivered. You must read your TalTech e-mails regularly on Student Portal.
Uni-ID
The goal of Uni-ID service is to simplify access to the central ICT resources by using one and secure system.
Application forms
Fill the application, sign it digitally and send to your Dean's Office:
Refering and requirements for papers in TalTech
Different faculties and departments in TalTech have different requirements for academic papers (including thesis). Requirements and instructions for papers are given below. If you have questions please contact your faculty/department.
If you need personal consultation on information search or help with finding literature for your thesis and want to know how to use different databases, you can request a consultation by a subject librarian (free for TalTech students and members). The consultations lasts up to 1 hour and you can send your request here.
Good practice
You can read more about TalTech's Good Practice guidelines HERE.
