Ehitajate tee 5 , EE 0026 TALLINN, ESTONIA

Founded 1918

Languages of instruction: Estonian, some courses available in Russian and in English.

Academic year: September to June

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bachelor's degree (4 years nominal study period - 160 cp)
Master's degree (2 years nominal study period - 80 cp)
Doctor's degree (4 years nominal study period - 160 cp)

STUDY DOMAINS AND FIELDS

telecommunication
computer and systems engineering
software engineering
electronics and biomedical engineering

mining engineering
thermal engineering
electrical power engineering
electrical drives and power electronics

construction engineering
environmental engineering
transport engineering and logistics

production engineering
machine and instrument engineering
vehicle engineering

chemical and environmental protection technology
bio- and food technology
materials technology

national economy
business administration

public administration

engineering physics

ELIGIBILITY

Undergraduate students

International undergraduate applicants are required to have completed their secondary education and possess university eligibility in their own country. Students who plan to complete their entire undergraduate education and receive a Bachelor's degree at TTU must pass the entrance examinations given by the University. Admission will be based on the general requirements for all students. Principle language of instruction is Estonian. Some courses are available in Russian.

Graduate students

International graduate applicants are required to have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Students who plan to obtain their graduate degree from TTU should contact the professor whom they would like to supervise in their studies.

FEES

The tuition fee for the incoming international students in 1998/1999 is:

bachelor studies: registration fee 7 000 EEK/semester, credit point (cp) fee 1 cp 400 EEK
master studies: registration fee 8 000 EEK/semester, credit point (cp) fee 1 cp 400 EEK
doctoral studies -

ENROLMENT PROCEDURE

Each student is required to send in the following documents:

one official copy of his/her most recent transcript records or diploma
a completed application form
4 photos (4 X 5 cm)
two letters of recommendation
a certificate of citizenship

Exchange students will present documents according to the agreement between the universities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Degree programs:

Bachelor's degree (4 years):

Students who plan to take a full program and obtain their Bachelor's degree at TTU must pass the Estonian language test given by the University and their admission will be based on the results of the test.

Master's and doctor's degree:

Students who plan to obtain their master's or doctor's degree from TTU should contact the professor(s) they would like to be their advisor during their studies.

Visiting students:

International students who plan to study at TTU for up to one year are not required to take the entrance exams.

ACCOMMODATION

Exchange students are guaranteed places in a hostel on the campus.

All other international students should notify the Student Union of their intent to live in the hostel by 1st of July.

Private rooms or flats can be found through newspaper advertisements or rental agencies operating in town.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS July 1st, 1998

International students should apply the Estonian Embassy or Consulate in their home country for visas or residence permits. Estonian Representations Around the World (with e-mail addresses) can be found from the WWW server of Estonian MFA.

Fax: (+372) 620 20 20

Tel: (+372) 620 35 02 - International Office

(+372) 620 35 42 - International Student Advisor

(+372) 620 35 05 - Information Office