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TALLINN
UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT ABC
2019/2020
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TALTECHUNIVERSITY
TALTECHUNIVERSITY
WEBPAGE: TALTECH.EE/STUDYING,
TALTECH.EE/EXCHANGE
The authors would like to thank everyone for their cooperation and advice.
Please, bear in mind that the information provided in this booklet may change
throughout the year.
Tallinn University of Technology reserves all rights to change any of the information
without prior notice.
Editor: Polina P
2 Designer: Anu Teder
STUDENT ABC
ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/20
MY NAME:
MY STUDENT CODE:
MY SCHOOL AND STUDY PROGRAMME:
MY PHONE NUMBER:
MAIL: 3
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DEAR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT,
The O Academic A
prepared this Student ABC in order to make your arrival and stay at TalTech and in
Tallinn as comfortable as possible.
Take some time to read it and get to know the first important steps that you need to
take after your arrival, and to familiarize yourself with the study system at TalTech.
We have also included important contact details that you may need and introductory
details of various student organizations which can assist you during the course of
your studies.
If you could not attend the Orientation Days, please read the presentations and tuto-
rials online at taltech.ee/orientationdays.
If you still have any questions:
AS AN ERASMUS or EXCHANGE STUDENT YOU CAN TURN TO:
Mobility Centre
Email: incoming@taltech.ee
Room: U02 201 (Ehitajate tee 5)
Phone: +372 620 3517
AS A DEGREE STUDENT YOU CAN TURN TO:
International Recruitment and Admissions Division
Email: study@taltech.ee
Room: U04 211 (Ehitajate tee 5)
Phone: +372 620 2022
In order to be able to keep you updated about what is going on at Tallinn University
of Technology, we will add your email address to the ESN TalTech IC and Student
Union mailing lists. Erasmus students will be also added to the ESN Tallinn mailing
list. Please keep the Mobility Centre or International Student Recruitment and Admis-
sions Division updated about any change to your email address.
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CONTENTS
WHERE TO FIND ASSISTANCE AT TALTECH ..................... 8
YOUR STUDY CONSULTANTS ............................................ 9
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU degree and exchange students 11
YOUR CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................11
EU students ...............................................................................................................................11
Non-EU students ......................................................................................................................11
ACCOMMODATION ......................................................................................................................11
On campus ................................................................................................................................11
O .............................................................................................................................. 13
SETTLING IN: INFORMATION FOR EU STUDENTS ..........................................................14
Registering your place of stay in the Population Register ........................................14
Applying for an Estonian ID card .......................................................................................14
Medical insurance ................................................................................................................. 15
Documents to present to your study consultant ......................................................... 16
SETTLING IN: INFORMAT EU STUDENTS ...............................................17
Applying for a temporary residence permit (TRP) for studying ...............................17
Applying for D-Visa ................................................................................................................17
Migration advisors ..................................................................................................................17
Medical insurance contract ................................................................................................ 18
Registering your place of stay in the Population Register ....................................... 18
Documents to present to your study consultant ......................................................... 19
DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AND
CITIZENSHIP AND MIGRATION BUREAU OFFICE ........................................................... 19
HOW TO GET TO TALTECH ....................................................................................................20
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING IN ESTONIA .................................... 22
HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR PUBLIC TRANSPORT CARD .................................................. 22
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD ISIC ....................................... 23
ESTONIAN BANKS AND YOUR BANK ACCOUNT .......................................................... 24
EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS .............. 24
PUBLIC AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN ESTONIA ........................................................... 25
Public holidays (days of rest) ............................................................................................ 25
National holidays .................................................................................................................. 26
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION .............................................................................. 27
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................................................... 27
STUDY INFORMATION SYSTEM IS ............................................................................... 29
Study plan for degree students ....................................................................................... 29
STUDY PLAN FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS ..................................................................... 30
REGISTERING FOR PHYSICAL EDUCAT T .................................................. 31
EXCHANGE STUDIES ABROAD ............................................................................................ 32
SCHOLARSHIPS ......................................................................................................................... 32
SERVICES AT TALTECH .................................................................................... 32
THE MEKTORY INNOVATION AND BUSINESS CENTRE .............................................. 32
COUNSELLING IN TALTECH .................................................................................................. 34
TALTECH LIBRARY ..................................................................................................................... 36
Wireless internet – WiFi at TalTech ................................................................................. 38
Output services – printing, copying, and scanning ................................................... 38
Other services on the TalTech campus ......................................................................... 38
STUDENT LIFE .................................................................................................. 39
THE STUDENT UNION AT TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY .................... 39
FACULTY STUDENT COUNCILS ........................................................................................... 39
STUDENT LIFE EVENTS ........................................................................................................... 40
SOME STUDENT ORGANISATIONS AT TALTECH ............................................................41
INFORMATION CHANNELS FOR STUDENTS .................................................................. 45
DICTIONARY ..................................................................................................... 46
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WHERE TO FIND
ASSISTANCE AT TALTECH
IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHO TO TURN Student Counselling O
TO WITH YOUR QUESTION Room: U04-104
studenthelp@taltech.ee
ACADEMIC ISSUES: Contact your study
consultant
Curriculum questions
Changes in schedules
ÕIS (Study Information System)
To sign a contract (the ‘Agreement
for Covering the Cost of Tuition’)
DETAILS ABOUT SPECIFIC COURSES: Contact your course
professor
Course content
Information about grading and home
assignments
Questions about tests/exams/essay
requirements
EMPLOYMENT ISSUES: Contact career counsellor
Information about working in Estonia Monikaq Sutrop at
Writing your Curriculum Vitae monika.sutrop@taltech.ee
EXCHANGE ISSUES: Contact the Mobility Centre
Contact between home and host university Email: incoming@taltech.ee
Changing learning agreements Room U02-201
Letters of confirmation (Ehitajate tee 5)
Sending transcript of records Phone: +372 620 3517
Exchange student visa
SETTLING I EGREE STUDE Contact the International
Recruitment and
Information regarding the residence permit, Admissions Division
health insurance, or a family practitioner
The certificate to apply for TRP Email: study@taltech.ee
Living in Estonia Room: U04-211
(Ehitajate tee 5)
8 Phone: +372 620 2022
YOUR STUDY CONSULTANTS BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES: LAW: Liisa Margit Paats liisa.paats@taltech.ee, room SOC-247 , School of Business and Governance INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Piret Levertand, piret.levertand@taltech.ee, room SOC-248, School of Business and Governance INTEGRATED ENGINEERING: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@taltech.ee, room U03-205, School of Engineering CYBER SECURITY ENGINEERING: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@taltech.ee or Kairi Põder, kairi.poder@taltech.ee ICT-120 (Akadeemia 15a) MASTERS PROGRAMMES: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Liisa Margit Paats, liisa.paats@taltech.ee, room SOC-247 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Piret Levertand, piret.levertand@taltech.ee, room SOC-248 LAW: Liisa Margit Paats, liisa.paats@taltech.ee, room SOC-247 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT: Katrin Soone, katrin.soone@taltech.ee, room U03-204 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@taltech.ee, room U03-205 MECHATRONICS: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@taltech.ee, room U03-205 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY FUTURES: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@taltech.ee, room U03 205 TECHNOLOGY OF WOOD, PLASTICS AND TEXTILES: Raili Klesment, raili.klesment@taltech.ee, room U03-204 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGETICS: Raili Klesment, raili.klesment@taltech.ee, room U03-204 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES CYBER SECURITY: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@taltech.ee or Kairi Põder, kairi.poder@taltech.ee, room ICT 120 (Akadeemia tee 15A) COMPUTER AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@taltech.ee, or Kairi Põder, kairi.poder@taltech.ee, room ICT 120 (Akadeemia tee 15A) 9
COMMUNICATIVE ELECTRONICS: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@taltech.ee,
or Kairi Põder, kairi.poder@taltech.ee room ICT 120 (Akadeemia tee 15A)
E GOVERNANCE TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES: Katri Kadakas,
katri.kadakas@taltech.ee, or Kairi Põder, kairi.poder@taltech.ee room ICT-120
(Akadeemia tee 15A)
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@taltech.ee,
or Kairi Põder, kairi.poder@taltech.ee room ICT-120 (Akadeemia tee 15A)
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE:
APPLIED PHYSICS: Maarja Märss, maarja.marss@taltech.ee, room U04-201
Please use the employee search facility at the upper right-hand corner
of the TalTech website (taltech.ee/en) to find contact information for
TalTech employees.
10WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE ARRIVED
EGREE AND EXCHANGE STUDE
There are some important things to take care of after you arrive in Tallinn and reach
TalTech. P EU and non-
EU students, as well as between degree and exchange students. Please pay atten-
tion to the next few pages and keep in mind the fact that if you have any questions,
you are always welcome to contact the International Recruitment and Admissions
Division, the Mobility Centre, or the Student Counselling O
YOUR CHECKLIST
Magenta – information only applicable to degree students
Blue – information only applicable to exchange students
EU STUDENTS
Find and organise your accommodation
Register your place of residence (where you live in Tallinn) in the Population
Register by visiting the Tallinn City District Administration
Apply for your Estonian ID card
Check the situation with your medical insurance. In addition to your European
Health Insurance Card (EHIC) we recommend that you take out an extra health
insurance policy
Present a copy of your Estonian ID card to your study consultant
Enjoy your studies at Tallinn University of Technology!
N U STUDENTS
Find and organise your accommodation
Apply for your temporary residence permit if you have not done so before your
arrival or D-visa (exchange students, who do not need register place of residence)
Register your place of residence (where you live in Tallinn) in the Population
Register by visiting the Tallinn City District Administration
Arrange your obligatory medical insurance within two months upon your arrival
in Estonia. Present a copy of your medical health insurance to the International
Recruitment and Admissions Division
Present a copy of your TRP card and your contact details (your address in Esto-
nia and your local phone number) to your study consultant
Enjoy your studies at Tallinn University of Technology!
ACCOMMODATION
ON CAMPUS
TalTech Student C
but there is also one building in Kristiine district near the city centre (Siidisaba 7).
If you are interested in staying in one of the TalTech Student Campus’ dormitories but
have not applied yet, please read more about the process here: taltech.ee/applicant 11I
go to TalTech Student C
TalTech Student C
MUSTAMÄE OFFICE
Raja Str 4D, Tallinn 12616
Tel (+372) 620 3651
Email: campus@campustaltech.ee
SIIDISABA OFFICE (for students staying in Siidisaba dormitory)
Siidisaba 7, Tallinn 11311
Tel (+372) 5303 1090
Email: katre@campustaltech.ee
P You can do so here:
taltech.ee/contact-54
ACADEMIC HOSTEL (for short-period stays only):
The hostel is located very close to TalTech buildings. It is a perfect short-time accom-
modation opportunity for students, their guests and families.
Email: info@academichostel.com
Address: Akadeemia tee 11/1, 12611 Tallinn
Phone: +372 620 2275
academichostel.com
Exchange students are accommodated in the Academic hostel, the places were
booked after the application deadline.
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12 contact: info@academichostel.comO
If you are looking for privately rented accommodation in Tallinn, you have plenty of
options depending on your needs and interests.
Property search portals:
www.city24.ee
www.kv.ee
If you have any questions regarding private rooms and apartments for rent, feel
free to contact Ms. Margit Joa of Pindi Real Estate via email at
margit.joa@pindi.ee
NB: Apartment prices depend on the location and the number of rooms. Utilities are
usually not included in monthly rental prices and, depending upon the building, can
vary greatly. We advise you to ask in advance about the possible monthly costs of
utilities. Tenants can also request to see bills from previous years so that they can es-
timate the overall costs for winter and summer months. One of the biggest expenses
is usually heating during the winter period.
Student apartments:
www.1home.ee
www.tallinnstudent.eu
www.airbnb.com
toth.ee/knight-house
www.bestapartments.ee
13SETTLING IN: INFORMATION FOR EU STUDENTS
REGISTERING YOUR PLACE OF STAY
IN THE POPULATION REGISTER
After moving to a new residence, the individual is obliged to submit their residence
details to the Population Register in order to register their place of residence.
In order to provide the required details, the individual must submit a written resi-
dence notice to the respective local government agency, this being the Tallinn City
District Administration O
be used to register one’s place of residence. The closest one to Tallinn University of
Technology is:
MUSTAMÄE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Tammsaare tee 135
Phone: 645 7500; 645 7511
Email: mustamae@tallinnlv.ee
Public transport: Trolley No. 1 from final station ‘Mustamäe’ to ‘Tammsaare tee’
stop (Kaubamaja direction).
If your address changes, then your new address has to be registered with the City
District Administration O
When you are leaving Tallinn, please unregister at the same City District Administra-
tion O
If there is any money left on your Ühiskaart (public transportation Smartcard) that you
Tallinn City Government (Vabaduse väljak 7, 1st floor), or the Airport R-Kiosk.
Students living in TalTech dormitories: you should make sure that you get a copy
shows a place of residence in Estonia. Take this agreement along with your passport
or other identification document to the City District Administration O
Students with private accommodation: when renting apartments in Tallinn, you
should take along your passport or another identification document as well as your
rental agreement.
APPLYING FOR AN ESTONIAN ID CARD
Based on EU regulations (the Citizen of the European Union Act, § 14: Application for
an Estonian identity card), international students coming from the EU (including from
EEA countries and Switzerland) must obtain the right of temporary residence in Estonia.
An EU citizen must, within a period of one month from the registration of their
place of residence, personally contact the Citizenship and Migration Bureau to apply
for an Estonian ID card which certifies their right of temporary residence in Estonia.
Please keep in mind that you can only apply for the Estonian ID card after you have
registered your place of residence.
Besides being one of the requirements for residing in Estonia, the ID card gives you
certain advantages such as, for example, being the only identity document to be
14 accepted on the internet. The ID card enables you to get great discounts when usingpublic transportation, it allows you to apply for scholarships, and you can use internet
banking, book cinema tickets, use e-libraries, and also printing services at TalTech.
If you have lost your ID card or if you experience any problems using e-services,
please call the ID card helpline on 1777 or +372 677 3377 (when calling from abroad).
Take these documents with you to apply:
Application form (this can be filled out at the Citizenship and Migration Bureau)
Identification document
Document showing that you have paid the state fee (you can also pay the fee at
the Citizen and Migration Bureau O
Colour photo 4 x 5 cm (this can also be taken at the Citizenship and Migration
Bureau O
Go to the Citizenship and Migration Bureau O The closest one to the
Tallinn University of Technology is the Tammsaare Service Point.
A. H. Tammsaare tee 47, Tallinn
Reception hours: Monday-Friday 09.00–17.00
Phone: 612 3000
Email: ppa@politsei.ee
Public transport: buses No 36 or 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to the ‘Järve’ sta-
tion stop (in the Viru direction), or No 23 from ‘Üliõpilaste tee’ or ‘Raja’ to the ‘Tuisu’
station stop (in the Bussijaam direction).
MEDICAL INSURANCE
According to European regulations, medical insurance which is purchased in one of
the EU countries is valid within the whole European Union area. However, in order to
be able to use medical services abroad, EU citizens should hold a European Health
Insurance Card (EHIC) which is issued in the country which is registered as the indi-
vidual’s permanent place of residence, i.e. their home country.
As a holder of the European Health Insurance Card, you have the same right for the
provision of medical services in Estonia as all Estonian citizens. For more information
about doctor visits, legislation, and the Estonian health care system please visit the
Estonian Health Insurance Fund website: haigekassa.ee/en
If you are not a holder of the European Health Insurance Card, any Estonian health
care institution has the right to charge you for the provision of services. In this case,
a refund can be made once you contact the health care fund in your home country.
However, the same procedure of making an appointment before visiting a doctor
applies as for holders of the European Health Insurance Card.
You can find additional information on Estonian Healthcare Services in the leaflet in-
cluded in your Welcome Bag or by turning to the Student Counselling O
Recommended doctors:
VALVEKLIINIK.
Address: Pärnu mnt 48a, Tallinn
Phone: +372 5911 0909
Opening hours Monday-Friday 16:00–19:00 and Saturday 12:00–16:00
Website: valvekliinik.ee 15‘HAMMA’ DENTIST
Akadeemia tee 20, Third Floor
Telephone to register: (+372) 656 1460 or +372 553 6605.
Present you ISIC card for a discount.
DOCUMENTS TO PRESENT TO YOUR STUDY CONSULTANT
Degree students from the EU, please present the following documents:
Your Estonian ID card
Upon being granted access to ÕIS, please update your personal details, such
as providing your Estonian phone number and your Estonian place of residence
(your home address in Estonia)
Students must notify their study consultant of any changes to their contact details.
16SETTLING IN: INFORMATI U STUDENTS APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMI TRP FOR STUDYING The temporary residence permit card (the TRP card) is an electronic document which contains your fingerprints and states that an international student (a non-EU citizen) has been issued with a temporary residence permit for the purpose of carrying out their studies in Estonia. A TRP is issued for a period of validity that lasts until the end of the nominal study period, and for no longer than the estimated duration of one’s studies (three years if you are a Bachelor’s level student, or two years for a Master’s student). You can apply for a TRP at a Citizenship and Migration Bureau O . The closest one to TalTech is Tammsaare Service Point (A. H. Tammsaare tee 47). Public trans- port: buses No 36 or 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to the ‘Järve’ station stop (in the Viru direction), or No 23 from ‘Üliõpilaste tee’ or ‘Raja’ to the ‘Tuisu’ station stop (in the Bussijaam direction). NB! To apply for a TRP, you are required to make a reservation in advance. Your reservation can be done by phone (+372 612 3000) or online at broneering.politsei.ee. The electronic document also gives you certain advantages. It is the only document that is accepted on the internet: you can get great discounts on the use of public transportation, it allows you to use online banking services, and to log-in to ÕIS (the Study Info System), apply for scholarships, book cinema tickets, or use e-libraries. NB! The residence permit card does not function as a travel document: when- ever you travel, do not forget to take your passport with you. APPLYING FOR D VISA Exchange students from third countries that come to Estonia for period of less than a year, are not required to obtain a residence permit. Please apply for D-Visa in Estonian Police and Boarder Guard Board, if you did not already apply for it before your arrival. NB! In order to submit a visa application you will need to make an appointment with the Police and Border Guard service O For that, you will get the univer- sity confirmation from the Mobility Centre. The nearest O Service O A. H. Tammsaare tee 47, Tallinn. Online registration is required before the visit. To book your visit, please follow the guidelines: Go to broneering.politsei.ee > Book an Appointment > 8. Long-Stay (D) visa> Choose the Service O Client Information on +372 612 3000. MIGRATION ADVISORS Migration advisors at the Police and Border Guard Board will help you to understand the legal details in relation to your temporary residence permit for studies, temporary residence permit for work, long-term residence permit, etc. Consultation is provided via phone, email, Skype call, or by appointment. Phone: +372 612 3500 (Mon–Fri 09:00–15.00) Email: migrationadvice@politsei.ee Skype: EstonianPolice_MigrationAdvice 17
MEDICAL INSURANCE CONTRACT
If you are coming from a non-EU country you should follow the requirements of the
Estonian Police and Border Guard Board and obtain a medical insurance policy in Es-
tonia for the same validity period as your temporary residence permit or the D visa.
Arrange your obligatory medical insurance contract within two months of your
arrival in Estonia. Your medical insurance must be available during the full validity
period of your residence permit and the insurance coverage for an insurance period
of one year must be a minimum of 6,000 €.
If you have any questions regarding insurance matters, feel free to contact:
KindlustusEst via email at info@kindlustusest.ee or visit them in person at Mustamäe
tee 55, Second Floor, 10621 Tallinn.
REGISTERING YOUR PLACE OF STAY
IN THE POPULATION REGISTER
After moving to a new residential address, everyone is obliged to submit their resi-
dence details to the Population R
registered.
In order to enter these details, each individual must submit a written residential no-
tice to the responsible local authority department, this being the Tallinn City District
Government O
be used to register one’s place of residence. The closest one to the Tallinn Univer-
sity of Technology is:
MUSTAMÄE CITY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Tammsaare tee 135
Phone: 645 7500; 645 7511
Email: mustamae@tallinnlv.ee
Business hours: Monday 08:15–12:00 & 13:00–18:00; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
08:15–12:00 & 13:00–17:00; Friday 08:15–12:00 & 13:00–16:00.
Public transport: Trolley No. 1 from final station ‘Mustamäe’ to ‘Tammsaare tee’ stop
(Kaubamaja direction).
If your residential address changes, your new address has to be registered at your
When you leave Tallinn, please deregister by visiting the same city district govern-
If there is any money left on your Ühiskaart which you would like to get back, or if
you want to recycle your card, please visit the Tallinn City Government O -
baduse väljak 7, first floor) or in the airport R-Kiosk.
Students living in TalTech dormitories: you should make sure that you have
is important as it shows your place of residence in Estonia. Take this agreement
along with your passport or other identification document to the City Administration
18 OStudents with private accommodation: when renting apartments in Tallinn, you
should take along your passport or another identification document as well as your
rental agreement.
DOCUMENTS TO PRESENT TO YOUR STUDY CONSULTANT
A copy of your Estonian temporary residence permit card (TRP card)
* Upon gaining access to ÕIS, please update your personal details, such as your
Estonian phone number and your Estonian place of residence (your home ad-
dress in Estonia)
DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AND CITIZENSHIP AND
MIGRATION BUREAU OFFICE
CITY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE IN MUSTAMÄE Tammsaare tee 135)
Public transport: Trolley No. 1 from final station ‘Mustamäe’ to ‘Tammsaare tee’ stop
(Kaubamaja direction)
19CITIZENSHIP AND MIGRATION BUREAU OFFICE Tammsaare tee 47
Public transport: buses No 36 or 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to the ‘Järve’ station
stop (in the Viru direction), or No 23 from ‘Üliõpilaste tee’ or ‘Raja’ to the ‘Tuisu’ station
stop (in the Bussijaam direction).
HOW TO GET TO TALTECH
You can reach TalTech from various parts of Tallinn by using trolleybuses Nos 3 and 4, or
buses Nos 10, 11, 23, 27, 33, and 36.
From the airport to Tallinn city centre – bus No 2 or tram No 4 takes you directly to
Tallinn city centre. From Tallinn city centre the easiest way to TalTech is via trolleybus No
3 or bus No 36.
To TalTech campus by trolley
Take trolleybus No 3 from the ‘Kaubamaja’ stop just next to the Viru shopping centre.
G Keemia’ stop which is about twenty-five minutes from the city centre. The
TalTech campus is located just next to this trolleybus stop.
To TalTech campus by bus
Take bus No 36 from the ‘Viru’ bus stop near the beginning of Viru street in the city cen-
tre. A
in front of the TalTech main building.
More information about public transport timetables is available at: soiduplaan.tallinn.ee
By taxi
Always check the prices first, which should be posted on the taxi’s right-hand rear window.
These consist of a base fare which is usually between € 2.20 and € 3.20 plus two separate
per-kilometre rates (one for the daytime, one for the night), which should normally be around
€ 0.40 and € 0.96 respectively. When in doubt, you can ask the driver about the approximate
price to your destination before you get in. Ordering a taxi by phone is always the best strat-
egy, as you’ll avoid the dishonest taxis that prey on tourists. A list of taxi companies along
with their daytime base fares and per-kilometre rates is available at taksod.net. Mobile apps,
20 such as B21
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING
IN ESTONIA
HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR PUBLIC TRANSPORT CARD
Everyone in Tallinn who has registered
their residential address (students with a
valid TRP card and EU citizens) can use
public transport for free with the Public
Transport Card – Ühiskaart (Smartcard).
Anyone who has not registered their
residential address in Tallinn or who is not
a Tallinn resident (student with visas from
third-party countries and EU students, or
anyone who has not yet received their ID
card), cannot make use of the discounts
for Tallinn residents and will have to buy credit for the card system from authorised
sellers (R-kiosks, Post O After buying your card for 2 € you will have to activate
your card and add your personal details to it.
If you are eligible for any discounts, you must personalise your Smartcard in order to
be able to make use of these discounts. Personalising cards is free, so either do it
City Government (Vabaduse
väljak 7). Elsewhere the service costs € 1. Personalised e-tickets are only valid with
proof of identity (an Estonian ID card or TRP card). The Public Transport Card can
also be replaced by another contact-free card (e.g. a student card) which meets the
RFID technology standard.
Validate your journey with the Public Transport Card immediately after entering a
public transport vehicle. Electronic validators are located alongside every door in all
public transportation vehicles.
22TICKETS
Single ride tickets for cash Price
1 ticket from driver €2
1 discount ticket from driver €1
Tickets for credit loaded onto the Smartcard Price
Tallinn 1hr ticket € 1.10
Tallinn 1hr discount ticket € 0.55
QR tickets Price
1 ticket purchased online €1
Smartcard tickets Price
Tallinn 1 day e-ticket € 3.00
Tallinn 3 day e-ticket € 5.00
Tallinn 5 day e-ticket € 6.00
Tallinn 30 day e-ticket € 23.00
Tallinn 30 day e-discount ticket* € 8.50
* The discount ticket is also for students who have an Estonian ID code but who
have not registered in Tallinn. More information is available at tallinn.ee/eng/pilet.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTIFICATION C SIC
As a student in Estonia, you can apply for the
International Student Identity Card (ISIC).The card
can be obtained from the TALTECH Student Union
O
You can download an application form for an
International Student Identity Card, ISIC (www.
taltech.ee/student-card-2). Complete it on your
computer, print it out, take your picture with you
(measuring at least 307 x 372 pixels), and bring it with you to Student Union O
U01-217. Payments must be in cash only. After you have delivered your application
to the Student Union O
receive an email when it is ready.
ISIC for 1-year ISIC for 2-years
First card € 3.90 € 10.20
Extending € 7.50 € 13.80
Replacing € 7.50 € 7.50
23The ISIC
shops, at cinemas and theatres, on various transportation services, in sport clubs,
and at many other locations in Estonia, as well as in many other countries around the
world. Find details of all of the discounts on the website: www.isic.ee.
There is also the option of getting an ISIC Maestro card. This is a student card and in-
ternational debit card all in one. You can get yours from the nearest SEB Bank branch
or from SWEDBANK. Exchange students from non-EU countries will have to visit the
Mobility Centre before applying and request an enrolment confirmation letter, which
proves that you are a student at TalTech.
NB: You only need one student card. If you already have an ISIC Maestro card
then you don’t need another student card.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS:
TalTech Student Union
Email: info@tipikas.ee
Room: U01-217
Phone: +372 620 3621 / +372 512 1933
Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00
ESTONIAN BANKS AND YOUR BANK ACCOUNT
International students usually open a bank account at one of the following banks:
Swedbank swedbank.ee*
SEB seb.ee
Nordea nordea.ee
LHV lhv.ee
Citadele citadele.ee
At some of the banks (SEB and Swedbank for example), it is possible to order an ISIC
student card and a debit card in one. Please, refer to previous information about the
ISIC card for more details.
Opening bank accounts can be expensive if you don’t yet have your temporary resi-
dence permit (this is required for non-E
and conditions and also prices for their services, so it is advisable to research before-
hand in order to find out which of the service providers is the most suitable for you.
* NB: To open a bank account with Swedbank under special conditions (your
pending TRP application), please have a word with your study consultant
so that you can get a certificate which proves your student status at Tallinn
University of Technology.
The degree students can obtain the confirmation letter regarding their student
Mobility
Centre respectively.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND OTHER IMPORTANT
CONTACT DETAILS
In case of emergency (police, ambulance, fire service) please call 112.
24 Calls to emergency numbers are free of charge.The medical emergency centre is located not far from TalTech at J. Sütiste tee 19. It is open 24/7. In order to visit, you need 5 € and your valid ID. EU-citizens also need to provide an EU health card. Another emergency centre is located at East-Tallinn Central Hospital, Ravi tn 18 (near Hotel Olümpia in the city centre). There may be long queues and these centres are for emergencies only. If you become ill with non-emergency symptoms then please, visit your general health practitioner (doctor) or a pharmacy. For a recommended doctor and dentist, please refer to the section ‘Medical insurance’. If you feel the need for urgent psychiatric help, you can turn to SA PERH Psychiatry Clinic, at Paldiski mnt 52, or telephone them on 617 2650. STOLEN DOCUMENTS First visit your nearest police station, and then inform your home embassy or consu- late. TALLINN POLICE STATIONS Address: Kolde pst 65, 10321 Tallinn (Bus no 33 from ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop towards ‘Kopli’ to Kolde pst.) Open: Mon–Fri 08.00–19.00 Phone: 612 3000 E-post: pohja@politsei.ee Address: Rahumäe tee 6/1, 11316 Tallinn (Bus no 23 from ‘Üliõpilaste tee’ or ‘Raja’ direction Bussijaam to ‘Energia’ stop) Open: Mon–Fri 08.00–19.00 Phone: 612 3000 E-post: pohja@politsei.ee Foreign representations in or near Estonia You can find the latest information about foreign embassies and consulates here: vm.ee/en/country-representations/foreign-representations MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Email: vminfo@vm.ee Address: Islandi väljak 1, 15049 Tallinn Phone: +372 637 7000 PUBLIC AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN ESTONIA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS S OF RES 1 JANUARY – New Year’s Day 24 F Independence Day (1918), the anniversary of the declaration which acted as the founding of the republic of Estonia. After this declaration was made, Estonia was forced to fight a war of independence against Soviet Russia in the east and Baltic-German forces in the south. During this war Estonia secured its borders and concluded the Tartu Peace Treaty with Soviet Russia on 2 February 1920. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE FIRST FULL MOON OF SP Easter Sunday TWO DAYS BEFORE EAS Good Friday 1M Spring Day SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EAS Pentecost 25
Victory Day, which commemorates the victory of Estonian forces over
those of the Baltic Germans (led by the Landswehr) at the Battle of Võnnu (Cesis)
in northern Latvia in 1919, during which Estonian forces thwarted an attempt to
restore Baltic-German control over the region. This day is marked by important
St John’s Day or Midsummer’s Day and its equally important Midsum-
mer’s Eve is a traditional celebration which is held on the night of 23 June. This
day is the closest to the longest day of the year, when twilight and dawn appear to
merge. The evening of the 23rd and well into the morning of the 24th is celebrated
with bonfires and a traditional celebratory menu.
20 AUGUS Restoration of Independence Day. Dramatic developments in the
Soviet Union in August 1991 resulted in the three Baltic countries finally regaining
their independence. On 20 August 1991 Estonia issued a decision confirming the
re-establishment of its independence on the basis of the historical continuity of its
statehood.
24 D Christmas Eve
25 D Christmas Day
26 D Boxing Day
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
Epiphany
2F Anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty, which was signed on
2 February 1920 in Tartu, between Soviet Russia and Estonia. With this treaty Soviet
Russia finally recognised the independence of Estonia.
14 M Native Language Day
SECOND SUNDAY OF M Mothers’ Day
National Flag Day. The Estonian tricolour flag was first consecrated as
the flag of the Estonian Student Society on 4 June 1884 in Otepää.
Day of Mourning and Commemoration. On 14 June 1941 the first mass
deportation from the Baltic States took place. Over 10,000 Estonians were deported
to Siberia. Another large-scale deportation took place in March 1949, when more
than 20,000 Estonians were deported to Siberia. Altogether up to 60,000 Estonians
were killed or deported in the 1940s.
22 SEP Resistance Fighting Day. On 22 September 1944, Soviet troops
conquered Tallinn. The Estonian national tricolour flag was torn from the flag pole on
Tallinn’s Pikk Hermann Tower and was replaced by the symbol of the new occupa-
tion, the Soviet banner.
2N All Souls’ Day
SECOND SUNDAY OF N Fathers’ Day
16 N Declaration of Sovereignty Day. On 16 November 1988, the
Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR adopted a declaration of national sovereignty
26 under which Estonian laws should take precedence over Soviet Union ones.ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Practical information – please take a look here: taltech.ee/academic-information/
and here: taltech.ee/during-studies, for exchange students.
Academic year and terms – an academic year consists of two terms (autumn and
spring terms). Both terms are sixteen weeks long, and at the end of each term, there
is a three-week exam session.
ECTS – The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard
for comparing the study attainment and performance of students of higher education
across the European Union and other collaborating European countries.
One ECTS credit corresponds to 26 hours of study by a student.
Student code – at TalTech you need a unique student code, one which identifies
the student. Y
access ÕIS, there are three options. The first option is with your TRP/ID card. If you
have not yet received it, you may also access ÕIS with a username and a password
or with the Uni-ID.
In order to receive a username and password, first get your student code from your Study
Consultant and bring it to the IT H SOC 132. In order to get a Uni-ID,
please visit the room SOC-129. Please note that you will also need to show a form of ID.
You will need your student code to enter onto on all applications, tests, and other
papers which you are handed while at the university.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Here are some of the most important dates in the academic year. The full academic
calendar is available on the TalTech website.
2019
20 August first day to submit the autumn semester’s individual
study plan
26 August beginning of the academic year
deadline for submission of applications for vacant
student places
26 August – 1 September pre-week of the autumn semester
30 August opening ceremonies
2 September beginning of the autumn semester
9 September deadline for submission of the semester’s individual
study plan
11 September deadline for cancellation of students’ declarations
for registration to a course by the lecturer
17 September university’s anniversary, award of doctoral
degrees 2716 September end of academic movements in the semester
23 September deadline for submission of an action plan
for PhD students
27 October end of the study period (quarter)
16 December deadline for submission of applications for defense
22 December end of the period of classroom sessions
of the autumn semester
23 December – 1 January Christmas holiday
2020
6 January approval of the applications for defense
by the supervisor
13 January first day to submit the spring semester’s individual
study plan
20 January deadline for submission of applications for vacant
student places
22 January deadline for taking the autumn semester’s
examinations
25 January end of the autumn semester
27 January beginning of the spring semester
3 February deadline for submission of the spring semester’s
individual study plan
5 February deadline for cancellation of students’ declarations
for registration to a course by the lecturer
10 February end of academic movements in the semester
22 March end of the study period (quarter)
11 May deadline for submission of applications
for defense
17 May end of the period of classroom sessions
of the spring semester
25 May approval of the applications for defense
by the supervisor
2 June deadline for defense of graduation theses
for graduates of joint Master’s study programmes
5 June deadline for defense of graduation theses
for graduates of Master’s studies
10 June deadline for taking the spring semester’s
examinations
2811 June deadline for defense of graduation thesis for
graduates of the first level of education and deadline
for taking the Bachelor’s examination
14 June end of the spring semester
19 June deadline for attestation of PhD students
17–26 June period of graduation ceremonies
26 June end of the academic year
calculation of the study load of students for the next
academic year based on the study results of the
previous academic year
STUDY INFORMATION SYSTE S
ÕIS is the web-based study information system for TalTech in which you can:
register for courses and exams
see course timetables
submit applications (for scholarships, a thesis, etc.)
provide feedback and receive your study results
Students are responsible for keeping their personal information properly updated
(email address, phone number, place of residence in Estonia) via ÕIS.
The deadline for submitting your individual ‘Study Plan’ is announced each year in
the academic calendar. You may register for courses until the deadline for submitting
the final study plan, which is also listed in the academic calendar.
You can find the list of courses which are available in English and also the timetables
at: ois2.taltech.ee >ENG>Timetables> and click on the English flag.
Please take notice of the study weeks: the first week of each term is always week
number one; therefore the term starts on an odd number, with the second week
being an even number. Some lectures may take place every odd week, and others
every even week. Some subjects are taught during the first half of the term – these
subjects are marked S1 (autumn) or K1 (spring) – or during the second half of the
term, marked S2 and K2 respectively.
STUDY PLAN FOR DEGREE STUDENTS
Students must arrange a list of courses for the term from their required subjects
(compulsory courses) and optional subjects (elective courses), with the available
courses depending upon their faculty.
FREE CHOICE STUDIES
Each curriculum in the university includes a free-choice study module in which the
student can choose any courses that they prefer. Courses held by other Estonian
universities can also be chosen. Students on free tuition programmes may choose as
many subjects as they want.
Please note that the majority of the courses are taught in Estonian, so please consult
29STUDY PLAN FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Exchange students should make out their study plans themselves. Study plans are
available at: ois2.taltech.ee>ENG>Timetables> and then click on the English flag after
which you will be able to find the codes for the international programmes.-You may
choose from all of the programmes that are taught in English. Searching by code is the
easiest solution. Click on each code under the course’s faculty.
P
schools and programmes, make sure that the course times do not overlap. If you are
using the search button to look up courses, it will display all courses, including those in
Estonian, therefore please follow the programme codes in English. Language courses
and sports-related course are not listed in the timetables – you can find these at the web
page. After you have received your Uni-ID account with ÕIS access from the IT Help-
Desk in room SOC-129, you can create your personal timetable (Timetables>Personal
timetable). You do not need an ÕIS password to be able to check the timetables.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GRADING
Some lectures, seminars, and laboratory exercises are evaluated as ‘pass’ or ‘fail’.
These include Estonian Language and Culture, language courses, and Basics of
Physical Movement (sports). If your university does not accept this grading system, it
30 is advisable for you to avoid taking these courses.REGISTERING FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATI
Physical Education (PE) is part of the free study module. In order to enroll for
PE classes, you must register via ÕIS. The step-by-step tutorial on how to enroll is
available on our website, which you can find here: taltech.ee/physical-education.
Enrolment takes place during the first two weeks of every term.
Students who don’t pay a tuition fee can enroll in two terms of PE courses free of
charge. After that, a small fee is applied. For fee-paying students, a fee for every
course is applicable.
Following sports can be practiced:
badminton
basketball
volleyball
table tennis
gym
group trainings
additional sports will be added during the year – keep yourself up-to-date by
following our Facebook page facebook.com/taltechsport 31After passing both PE courses, you have an opportunity to train in sports hall for free
until the end of your studies. If you do not want to declare the PE course, the annual
fee of using sports hall for students is 50 €.
Students who are training on their own at higher level can reach an agreement with
a coach to earn three ECTS without attending PE classes. Contact the TalTech sports
club director, Rait Käbin, to sort this out: rait.kabin@taltech.ee
If you have any questions please contact us at sport@taltech.ee
EXCHANGE STUDIES ABROAD
All students at TalTech have the opportunity to enhance their studies by spending
at least one term in one of the many TalTech partner universities. Exchange stud-
ies at those universities which are located in EU member states are funded by the
Erasmus+ programme. With the Erasmus+ programme, students may go abroad for
periods between two and twelve months. The same student may be eligible for
grants to study abroad for a total of twelve months maximum per study cycle. You
can also carry out your internship in EU member states.
TalTech also has bilateral agreements with several universities in Asia and North
America. The students can apply for scholarships from their destination countries,
universities, and private foundations.
Do not miss out on your chance – studying abroad will change your life! Please take
time to view more information which is available here: taltech.ee/studyabroad and
taltech.ee/internship.
SCHOLARSHIPS
TalTech students with a good academic performance have the option to apply for
scholarships. More information can be found here: taltech.ee/scholarships
Students can apply twice a year for a scholarship – in autumn and in spring. Since
the most important factor in applying for a scholarship is the student’s grade point
average, students who have just begun the first term of their studies cannot apply.
Scholarships are also awarded by the TalTech Student Union. The purpose of the
student council scholarships is to reward entrepreneurship and study motivation,
socio-economic situation.
SERVICES AT TALTECH
THE MEKTORY INNOVATION AND BUSINESS CENTRE
What makes a person successful? Well, successful people have all had ideas. But does just
having great ideas make a person successful? Hardly! If you want to achieve something, if
you want to be successful, you need to turn your ideas into reality. Tallinn University of Tech-
nology’s Mektory Innovation and Business Centre is a home for the modern student. The
work on their ideas. We also have a wide range of laboratories for your prototyping needs.
This year Mektory’s Innovation HUB was completed, which combines the cooperation
32 area for students and start-up’s (200 m²) and Makerlab located on the same floor. This isa multifunctional area, where the students can carry out their projects, conduct seminars, trainings and hackathons (for ca 70 persons). In addition, it is a great place for organising development marathons in cooperation with companies, students, scientists and experts. There are spaces for cooperation for start-up teams (separated areas for 2, 4 and 6 persons). The university’s most well-known and innovative development project – the self-driving car Iseauto is located in the same area. There are various workshops/labora- tories in Makerlab, where the students can prepare their prototypes/projects (3D printing workshop, metals lab, mechatronics lab, virtual and augmented reality lab, timber lab, electronics lab, video lab). The first of its kind and the largest innovation HUB in Estonia is waiting for students and startups to work on cooperation projects and prototypes. Now onto the important question: what will it cost for you or what do you have to do so that you can use these rooms and laboratories? The answer is that for all TalTech students it’s absolutely FREE. S come and check out the centre. Come and do some brainstorming, work on your ideas and create some prototypes. Don’t wait. Start working on your success story today! To encourage student entrepreneurship, Mektory runs a pre-incubation programme called STARTERtallinn, and hosts twice a year the TalTech Mektory Startup Competition on the annual basis. Students from all of the curricula are invited to take part in both programmes. STARTERtallinn is a free interdisciplinary four-month business develop- ment programme for all students. The programme consists of lectures, workshops, mentoring, and coaching from top experts and entrepreneurs. The TalTech Mektory Startup Competition is held after the pre-incubation period. The finals in December are held in a pitching format, so that you will have the opportunity to practice selling your special prizes from A To find out more, please visit: mektory.ee and facebook.com/MEKTORY 33
COUNSELLING IN TALTECH
TalTech student counselling services help students to be successful in their studies.
STUDENT COUNSELLING OFFICE
Student Counselling O
topics connected to studying at TalTech. Student counsellors can either answer your
question or forward you to the right specialist in TalTech.
Topics may include:
Study regulations
Scholarship information
Questions about study systems ÕIS and Moodle
Choosing courses and submitting the study plan
Student Counselling O IV, room U04-104.
Mon–Fri from 10:00–17:00
Tel (+372) 620 2244
Email studenthelp@taltech.ee
facebook.com/TalTechCounsellingO
CAREER COUNSELLING
In Estonian and English
An appointment needs to be made beforehand
Career counsellor helps with the following issues:
- University admission and choosing a specialty
- Self-analysis
- Time management and self-governing
- Combining studies and work
- Job searches and applying for jobs
- Writing a CV and cover (application) letter
- Preparing for a job interview
To book an appointment, please write to careerguide@taltech.ee
COUNSELLING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Counselling in various areas related to studying, accommodation, and support
measures, including:
- Admissions and studying
- Physical adaptation of the study environment
- Organizing studies
- Accommodation
- Cultural activities
- Scholarships and other support measures
We recommend that you inform the university about your special need(s) as early as pos-
sible. Get in touch with the counsellor for students with special needs (Sven Kõllamets:
specialneeds@taltech.ee), admission specialist, TalTech Student Campus, or your faculty.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING
The purpose of psychological counselling is to support those students who are
34In a safe and caring environment students can confidentially discuss all of the topics
that concern them: insecurity, excessive worry or anxiety, lack of motivation, depres-
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however, they may face some extra challenges and could sometimes find it hard to
adjust to a new environment. Common problems may include:
feeling isolated
missing the familiar
Together with the counsellor, all of these topics and possible solutions can be discussed.
Counselling sessions are confidential (information about a student’s identity and
the topics discussed will not be disclosed), and free of charge.
Students can make an appointment by contacting the counsellor via email:
counselor@taltech.ee
Our counselling services are free of charge.
35TALTECH LIBRARY
Email kontakt@lib.ttu.ee
Phone: + (372) 620 3553
Web: taltech.ee/library
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–20:00, Sat 11:00–18:00, prior to public holidays
08:30–12:00, closed on the last Friday of every month due to the clean-up day.
Opening hours during summertime: Mon 13:00–19:00, Tue–Thu, 08:30–15:00,
Fri 08:30–14:00, closed Sat & Sun.
It is possible to study 24/7 in the room LIB-120, this study room/night library is acces-
sible all day and night for the members of TalTech with an Estonian ISIC card.
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public computers on every floor, a computer lab, and free Wi-Fi. The library has self-
service book lending machines (Self Check-outs) on the second and third floors of
the library building and a self-service book return machine (Self Check-in) on the first
floor. Within the library are group and individual study rooms and self-service scan-
ning, printing, and copying stations.
To register as a TalTech library user you need to:
fill in the registration card
pay the card fee of 2 €
Students who have an Estonian ID/TRP card can use it as a library card and register
for free. It is also possible to buy a visitor card (0.50 €) to visit the library during one
day without borrowing any books.
It is possible to register as a library user by yourself via the library’s website, a valid
Estonian ID-card/TRP and PIN1/PIN2 is required.
A list of required course books is provided by the lecturers. To find books and their
call numbers, use the online catalogue ESTER at ester.ee. Find the right shelf number
with the help of the Open Stack Guide in ESTER.
TalTech library provides campus-wide access to numerous databases so that you
can find articles and e-books. The list of library databases can be found on the
library’s website, along with the PRIMO e-resources portal.
wiki.taltech.ee/en:manuals:it:doc:lib_toru
Most of the paper books can be borrowed for one month. You can extend the loan
period if you do it in time and the book does not have reservations.
Pay attention to the coloured dots on the books:
red – cannot be taken home
blue – can be borrowed for one week
yellow – can be borrowed for two weeks
Magazines and newspapers cannot be taken out of the library.
For overdue books, a fee will be charged (between 0.03–0.19 € for each item per
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