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| name = Tallinn University of Technology | name = Tallinn University of Technology
| native_name = Tallinna Tehnikaülikool | native_name = Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
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| motto = {{Lang|la|''Mente et manu''}} | motto = {{Lang|la|Mente et manu}}
| mottoeng = With wisdom and hands | mottoeng = With wisdom and hands
| established = {{Start date|1918}} | established = {{Start date and age|1918}}
| budget = €119 million<ref>{{cite|title=FIGURES AND REPORTS|url=https://taltech.ee/en/figures-and-reports|website=taltech.ee}}</ref>
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| academic_staff = 1 160; international 128
| students = 12 000; international 1 400 | rector = ]
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| students = 11 000; international 1 500
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Established in 1918, '''Tallinn University of Technology''' ('''TTÜ'''; {{lang-et|Tallinna Tehnikaülikool}}, abbreviated ''TTÜ'') is the only ] university in Estonia. TTÜ, in the capital city of ], is the nation’s leading academic institution in engineering, business, and public administration.<ref name=One>{{cite web|last=Study in Estonia|first=Study in Estonia|title=Tallinn University of Technology|url=http://www.studyinestonia.ee/study/institutions/international-degree-programmes/tallinn-university-of-technology|publisher=], Study in Estonia}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Educations.com |first=Educations.com |title=Tallinn University of Technology|url=http://www.educations.com/Tallinn_University_of_Technology__b12666.html}}</ref> TTÜ has colleges in ], ], ] and ]. Despite the similar names, ] and Tallinn University of Technology are separate institutions. Established in 1918, '''Tallinn University of Technology''' ('''TalTech'''; {{langx|et|Tallinna Tehnikaülikool}}) is the only ] university in Estonia. TalTech, in the capital city of ], is a university for engineering, business, public administration and maritime affairs.<ref name="One">{{cite web|url=http://www.studyinestonia.ee/study/institutions/international-degree-programmes/tallinn-university-of-technology|title=Tallinn University of Technology|publisher=, Study in Estonia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524021314/http://www.studyinestonia.ee/study/institutions/international-degree-programmes/tallinn-university-of-technology|archive-date=2012-05-24|url-status=dead}}</ref> TalTech has colleges in ] and ]. Despite the similar names, ] and Tallinn University of Technology are separate institutions.


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==History== ==History==
In the early twentieth century, Estonia recognised an urgent need for locally trained engineering specialists. Until then, young people from Estonia had received their specialist education in ], ] or ]. Opportunities had to be sought for engineering-minded people to acquire an Estonian-based education which was adapted to local conditions and needs; Estonia was in the process of establishing itself as an independent country. In the early twentieth century, Estonia recognised an urgent need for locally trained engineering specialists. Until then, young people from Estonia had received their specialist education in ], ] or ]. Opportunities had to be sought for engineering-minded people to acquire an Estonian-based education which was adapted to local conditions and needs; Estonia was in the process of establishing itself as an independent country.


On 17 September 1918, the Estonian Engineering Society opened an Estonian-based engineering school named Special Engineering Courses. That date has been recognised as the founding date of the Tallinn University of Technology. Programmes were offered in mechanical, electrical, civil and hydraulic engineering, shipbuilding and architecture. In 1919, the school became the private Tallinn College of Engineering, which in 1920 was declared a state institution. Teachers' efforts to develop an Estonian terminology for science and technology proved fruitful and the first engineering books were published. In 1923, the first engineering graduation theses were defended in Estonia. In the same year, a state laboratory of materials testing opened for research work. On 17 September 1918, the Estonian Engineering Society opened an Estonian-based engineering school named Special Engineering Courses. That date has been recognised as the founding date of Tallinn University of Technology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ttu.ee/university/facts-from-our-history/history-2/|title=History|last=Tehnikaülikool|first=Tallinna|website=www.ttu.ee|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> Programmes were offered in mechanical, electrical, civil and hydraulic engineering, shipbuilding and architecture. In 1919, the school became the private Tallinn College of Engineering, which in 1920 was declared a state institution. Teachers' efforts to develop an Estonian terminology for science and technology proved fruitful and the first engineering books were published. In 1923, the first engineering graduation theses were defended in Estonia. In the same year, a state laboratory of materials testing opened for research work.


By the 15 September 1936 Act of the Head of State, the school was granted university status, and named the Tallinn Technical Institute. The institute had two faculties: civil and mechanical engineering and chemistry and mining. In 1938, the name Tallinn Technical University (TTU) was effective. In 1940 the Faculty of Economics, in 1958 the Faculty of Power Engineering and in 1965 the Faculty of Control Engineering were founded. After 2003 the university was known in English as the Tallinn University of Technology (TTÜ). By the 15 September 1936 Act of the Head of State, the school was granted university status, and named Tallinn Technical Institute. The institute had two faculties: civil and mechanical engineering and chemistry and mining. In 1938, the name Tallinn Technical University (Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, TTÜ in Estonian) was effective. In 1940 the Faculty of Economics, in 1958 the Faculty of Power Engineering and in 1965 the Faculty of Control Engineering were founded. After 2003 the university was known in English as Tallinn University of Technology (TUT).


On 1 July 2008, TTÜ took over ] (IUA), which became part of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, except the Law School which joined the Faculty of Social Sciences. In 2014 an agreement for merger of the ] with TTÜ was signed. On 1 July 2008, TTÜ took over ] (IUA), which became part of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, except the Law School which joined the Faculty of Social Sciences. In 2014 an agreement for a merger of the ] with TTÜ was signed.


On 16 November 2016, TTÜ and the ] signed a merger agreement. Since 1 August 2017, the IT College will become a part of TTÜ.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tallinn University of Technology|first=Tallinn University of Technology|title=TUT and the IT College signed a merger agreement|url=http://ttu.ee/tut-and-the-it-college-signed-a-merger-agreement|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|accessdate=25 November 2016}}</ref> On 16 November 2016, TTÜ and the ] signed a merger agreement. Since 1 August 2017, the IT College is a part of TTÜ.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ttu.ee/tut-and-the-it-college-signed-a-merger-agreement|title=TTÜ and the IT College signed a merger agreement|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|access-date=25 November 2016}}</ref>


On 17 September 2018, Tallinn University of Technology adopted a new short name TalTech, replacing the previous abbreviations such as TTÜ, TUT and TTU.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ttu.ee/news/news-2/university-2/tallinn-university-of-technology-to-adopt-short-name-taltech/|title=Tallinn University of Technology to adopt short name TalTech|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|access-date=5 February 2019}}</ref>
==TTÜ today==
Tallinn University of Technology is a modern, international university teaching the newest knowledge and skills necessary for today’s international and competitive marketplace. With strong emphasis on internationalization, TTÜ has a strong multicultural student body (there are 1 400 international students from over 90 countries), many international professors (10% foreign staff members), great cooperation with the world's top universities (e.g. Stanford, Technische Universität München, Del University of Technology and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Europe )<ref>{{cite web|last=Tallinn University of Technology|first=Tallinn University of Technology|title=International research university|url=http://www.ttu.ee/university/tut-in-brief/successful-international-research-university/|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|accessdate=1 August 2012}}</ref> and with international companies (e.g., Microsoft,<ref name=Two>{{cite web|last=Tallinn University of Technology|first=Tallinn University of Technology|title=Why TUT|url=http://www.ttu.ee/university/work-at-tut-3/why-tut-2/|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology}}</ref> ABB, IBM,<ref name=Two /> etc.).
There are over 30 fully accredited international degree programmes (4 Bachelor programmes, 18 Master programmes and 10 PhD programmes) that are available fully in English. The cooperation and exchange programmes with world´s top universities provides TTÜ students chance to study a semester or a year abroad.


==TalTech today==
A degree from TTÜ can be the basis for further academic work; graduates of TTÜ have been admitted to Oxford University, Harvard University, Brown University, University of California Berkeley, the University of London, University of Mannheim, Chalmers University of Technology, KTH, Aalto University, St. Gallen University, University of Southern Denmark and other renowned academic institutions.<ref name=One />
There are over 30 fully accredited international degree programmes (4 Bachelor programmes, 18 Master programmes and 10 PhD programmes) that are available fully in English.


TTÜ conducts world class fundamental and applied '''research and develops''' high-tech applications in many fields: TalTech conducts '''research and develops''' high-tech applications in many fields:
* Organic and analytic chemistry (Chemistry) * ] and ] (Chemistry)
* Food biotechnology and neurobiology (Biotechnology) * ] and ] (Biotechnology)
* Geology (Earth Sciences) * ] (Earth Sciences)
* Power converter research (Power Electronics) * ] (Power Electronics)
* Solar cell materials and tribomaterials (Material Sciences) * ] and tribomaterials (Material Sciences)
* Computer system research and biorobotics (ICT) * ] and ] (ICT)
* Near-zero energy building (Civil Engineering) * ] (Civil Engineering)
* Public administration (Social Sciences) * ] (Social Sciences)


==Rankings== ==Rankings==
{{Infobox university rankings
Tallinn University of Technology is the third highest ranking university in the ], placing in the 601-800 bracket in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-17<ref>{{cite web|title=Tallinn University of Technology Profile|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/tallinn-university-technology#ranking-dataset/600172|website=Times Higher Education World University Rankings|accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> and in the 601-650 bracket in QS World University rankings<ref>{{cite web|title=Tallinn University of Technology Rankings|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/node/9081/ranking-details/world-university-rankings/2014|website=QS Top Universities|accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> (behind ] and ]). In QS University Rankings for Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2016, TTÜ ranked 30th, placing it among the top ten technical universities in the region<ref>{{cite web|title=Eastern Europe and Central Asia Rankings 2016|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/eeca-rankings/2016|website=QS University Rankings|accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> and confirming its status as the best technical university in the Baltics.
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Tallinn University of Technology is the third highest-ranking university in the ], placing in the 601-800 bracket in Times Higher Education World University Rankings,<ref>{{cite web|title=Tallinn University of Technology Profile|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/tallinn-university-technology#ranking-dataset/600172|website=Times Higher Education World University Rankings|access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref> the university's best-ranked departments are the ] and ] departments, which are in 176-200 and 201-250 brackets respectively. TalTech ranks in the 601-700 bracket in QS World University rankings<ref>{{cite web|title=Tallinn University of Technology Rankings|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/node/9081/ranking-details/world-university-rankings/2014|website=QS Top Universities|access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref> (behind ] and ]). In QS University Rankings for Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2021, TalTech ranked 31st, placing it among the top ten technical universities in the region<ref>{{cite web|title=Eastern Europe and Central Asia Rankings 2021|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/eeca-rankings/2021|website=QS University Rankings|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> and confirming its status as the best technical university in the Baltics. TalTech is also in the 301-500 bracket in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.<ref>{{cite web |title=QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/employability-rankings/2022 |website=TopUniversities |access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref>


==Schools== ==Schools==
* School of Engineering: Dean Arvo Oorn * School of ]: Dean Fjodor Sergejev
* School of Business and Governance: Dean Prof. Enn Listra * School of ] and ]: Dean Prof. Enn Listra
* School of Science: Dean Prof. Tõnis Kanger * School of ]: Dean Prof. Andrus Salupere
* School of ]: Dean Prof. Gert Jervan * School of ]: Dean Prof. Gert Jervan
* Estonian Maritime Academy: Director Roomet Leiger * ]: Director Roomet Leiger


==Institutes== ==Departments==
* Certification Centre: Director Tanel Tuisk * Department of ]: Director Margus Kruus
* Institute of ]: Director Prof. Andrus Salupere * Department of ]: Director Marko Kääramees
* Institute of ]: Director Prof. Alvar Soesoo * Department of ]: Director Prof. Kalju Meigas
* ] Department of ]: Director Laur Lemendik
* Institute of Marine Systems: Director Prof. Jüri Elken
* ] College: Director Kalle Tammemäe
* Technomedicum: Director Prof. Kalju Meigas
* Department of ] and ]: Director Prof. Jarek Kurnitski
* Department of ] and ]: Director Prof. Ivo Palu
* Department of ]: Director Prof. Andres Siirde
* Department of ] and ]: Director Prof. Malle Krunks
* Department of ] and ]: Director Prof. Kristo Karjust
* ]: Director Prof. Lembit Nei
* ] College: Director Mare Roosileht
* Estonian Centre of ] ]: Head of Centre Tiia Rüütmann
* Department of ]: Director Prof. Olle Hints
* Department of ] and ]: Director Ivar Järving
* Department of ]: Acting director Prof. Jaan Janno
* Department of ]: Director Rivo Uiboupin
* Department of ] and ]: Director Prof. Kadri Männasoo
* ] Department of ] and ]: Director Prof. Erkki Karo
* Department of ]: Director Prof. Tanel Kerikmäe
* Department of ]: Director Mari Avarmaa


===Tallinn University of Technology Library===
==International degree programs in English==
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The internationalization of higher education is one of the key strategic goals of Tallinn University of Technology. The university offers over 30 degree programmes in English: 4 Bachelor programmes,<ref name="Bach">{{cite web|last=Tallinn University of Technology |first=Tallinn University of Technology|title=Bachelor's studies|url=http://www.ttu.ee/studying/bachelors/bachelors_programmes/|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|accessdate=1 August 2012}}</ref> 17 Master programmes<ref name=Mast>{{cite web|last=Tallinn University of Technology|first=Tallinn University of Technology|title=Master's studies|url=http://www.ttu.ee/studying/masters/masters_programmes/|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|accessdate=1 August 2012}}</ref> and 10 PhD programmes.
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The history of the library goes back to 1919.<ref name="taltech.ee_library">{{cite web |title=Raamatukogu kohta {{!}} TalTech |url=https://taltech.ee/raamatukogu-kohta |website=taltech.ee |access-date=8 February 2023 |language=et |date=26 September 2019}}</ref>
'''Bachelor's level programmes:'''
*International Business Administration (Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration)
*International Relations (Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration)
*Law (Tallinn Law School in the Faculty of Social Sciences)
*Integrated Engineering


'''Master's level programmes:''' ==International degree programmes in English==
The internationalization of higher education is one of the key strategic goals of Tallinn University of Technology. The university offers over 30 degree programmes in English: 4 Bachelor programmes,<ref name="Bach">{{cite web|url=https://www.taltech.ee/en/programmes|title=Bachelor's studies|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> 18 Master programmes<ref name="Mast">{{cite web|url=https://www.taltech.ee/en/programmes|title=Master's studies|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> and 9 PhD programmes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.taltech.ee/en/phd-admission#p16732|title=PhD Programmes|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|language=en|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref>
*European Architecture (Faculty of Civil Engineering)
*International Business Administration (MBA)(Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration )at Tallinn University of Technology)
*International Relations and European-Asian Studies (Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration )at Tallinn University of Technology)
*Law (Tallinn Law School at Tallinn University of Technology)
*Law and Technology (Tallinn Law School at Tallinn University of Technology)
*Technology Governance (Faculty of Social Sciences)
*Computer and Systems Engineering (Faculty of Information Technology)
*Communicative Electronics (Faculty of Information Technology)
*Industrial Engineering and Management (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)
*Environmental Management and Cleaner Production (Faculty of Civil Engineering)
*Health Care Technology (The Institute of Clinical Medicine, Technomedicum)
*Work and Organizational Psychology (Faculty of Social Sciences)
*e-Governance Technologies and Services (Faculty of Information Technology)
*Technology of Wood and Plastic (Faculty of Chemical and Materials Technology)
*Mechatronics (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)


'''] programmes in English:'''
Joint Master programmes coordinated by Tallinn University of Technology:
*Cyber Security (Faculty of Information Technology, joint programme with University of Tartu) *] (])
*] (])
*Materials and Processes of Sustainable Energetics (Faculty of Chemical and Material Technology, joint programme with University of Tartu)
*] (])
*Design and Engineering (Faculty of Civil Engineering, joint programme with Estonian Academy of Arts)
*] (])


'''] programmes in English:'''
Joint Master programmes coordinated by other institutions:
*] (])
*Software Engineering (joint programme with University of Tartu)
*Communicative Electronics (])

*] and ] (])
'''PhD programmes:'''
*] and ] (])
*Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Civil Engineering)
*] (])
*Power Engineering and Geotechnology (Faculty of Power Engineering)
*] (])
*Chemical and Materials Technology (Faculty of Chemical and Materials Technology)
*Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) *] (])
*] (])
*Information and Communication Technology (Faculty of Information Technology)
*] (])
*Chemistry and Gene Technology (Faculty of Science)
*Earth Sciences (Faculty of Science) *] (])
* ] ] and ] (])
*Engineering Physics(Faculty of Science)
* ] and ] (])
*Economics (School of Economics and Business Administration)
* ] and ] (])
*Public Administration (Faculty of Social Sciences)
* ] and ] (])
* Materials and Processes for ] (])
* Technology of ], ] and ] (])
* ] (])
* ] (])
'''] programmes in English:'''
*] and ] and ]
*] and ]
*] and ]
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==Alumni== ==Alumni==
Besides the entire technological elite of Estonia, alumni include numerous industrialists and businessmen, including ], the CEO and a co-founder of ]; the Chairman of the Estonian ], Toomas Luman; and the former Prime Minister and eminent industrialist ]. The Vice President and former President of the Estonian ], Jüri Engelbrecht, is also a TTÜ graduate. Besides the entire technological elite of Estonia, alumni include numerous industrialists, businesspeople, and athletes.

*], President of the ], former ] and ]
*], one of the initial developers of ]
*Hardi Meybaum, the CEO and a co-founder of ]
*], the former Prime Minister and eminent industrialist
*Toomas Luman, the Chairman of the Estonian ]
*], former Chief Information Officer of Estonian Government and leader of ]
*], the Vice President and former President of the Estonian ]
*], former Minister of Economic Affairs of Estonia
*], Estonian entrepreneur
*], former ], Minister of the Interior, and one of the founders of ]
*], ] ]
*], ] ]


==Partner universities== ==Partner universities==
The cooperation, especially with European universities is more focused for curricula development, project cooperation and networking. In Europe, student and staff mobility is mainly organised under Erasmus programme. A selection of university-wide partnerships:<ref>{{cite web|last=Tallinn University of Technology|first=Tallinn University of Technology|title=TUT's partner universities|url=http://www.ttu.ee/international-cooperation/partners//|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|accessdate=1 September 2015}}</ref> The cooperation, especially with European universities is more focused for curricula development, project cooperation and networking. In Europe, student and staff mobility is mainly organised under Erasmus programme. A selection of university-wide partnerships:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.taltech.ee/en/partner-universities|title=TalTech partner universities|publisher=Tallinn University of Technology|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref>


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University in Tallinn, Estonia
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Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
Other nameTalTech
MottoMente et manu
Motto in EnglishWith wisdom and hands
TypePublic
Established1918; 107 years ago (1918)
AffiliationBALTECH, NORDTEK, UNICA, SEFI, EUA, EAIE, NAFSA
Budget€119 million
RectorTiit Land
Academic staff985; international 168
Students11 000; international 1 500
LocationTallinn, Estonia
59°23′42″N 24°40′19″E / 59.3950°N 24.6719°E / 59.3950; 24.6719
Colours  White
  Magenta
  Burgundy
Websitewww.taltech.ee
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia38 (2022)

Established in 1918, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech; Estonian: Tallinna Tehnikaülikool) is the only technical university in Estonia. TalTech, in the capital city of Tallinn, is a university for engineering, business, public administration and maritime affairs. TalTech has colleges in Tartu and Kohtla-Järve. Despite the similar names, Tallinn University and Tallinn University of Technology are separate institutions.

Campus of Tallinn University of Technology

History

In the early twentieth century, Estonia recognised an urgent need for locally trained engineering specialists. Until then, young people from Estonia had received their specialist education in St. Petersburg, Germany or Riga. Opportunities had to be sought for engineering-minded people to acquire an Estonian-based education which was adapted to local conditions and needs; Estonia was in the process of establishing itself as an independent country.

On 17 September 1918, the Estonian Engineering Society opened an Estonian-based engineering school named Special Engineering Courses. That date has been recognised as the founding date of Tallinn University of Technology. Programmes were offered in mechanical, electrical, civil and hydraulic engineering, shipbuilding and architecture. In 1919, the school became the private Tallinn College of Engineering, which in 1920 was declared a state institution. Teachers' efforts to develop an Estonian terminology for science and technology proved fruitful and the first engineering books were published. In 1923, the first engineering graduation theses were defended in Estonia. In the same year, a state laboratory of materials testing opened for research work.

By the 15 September 1936 Act of the Head of State, the school was granted university status, and named Tallinn Technical Institute. The institute had two faculties: civil and mechanical engineering and chemistry and mining. In 1938, the name Tallinn Technical University (Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, TTÜ in Estonian) was effective. In 1940 the Faculty of Economics, in 1958 the Faculty of Power Engineering and in 1965 the Faculty of Control Engineering were founded. After 2003 the university was known in English as Tallinn University of Technology (TUT).

On 1 July 2008, TTÜ took over International University Audentes (IUA), which became part of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, except the Law School which joined the Faculty of Social Sciences. In 2014 an agreement for a merger of the Estonian Maritime Academy with TTÜ was signed.

On 16 November 2016, TTÜ and the Estonian Information Technology College signed a merger agreement. Since 1 August 2017, the IT College is a part of TTÜ.

On 17 September 2018, Tallinn University of Technology adopted a new short name TalTech, replacing the previous abbreviations such as TTÜ, TUT and TTU.

TalTech today

There are over 30 fully accredited international degree programmes (4 Bachelor programmes, 18 Master programmes and 10 PhD programmes) that are available fully in English.

TalTech conducts research and develops high-tech applications in many fields:

Rankings

University rankings
Global – Overall
QS World651–700
THE World601-800

Tallinn University of Technology is the third highest-ranking university in the Baltic states, placing in the 601-800 bracket in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the university's best-ranked departments are the life sciences and social sciences departments, which are in 176-200 and 201-250 brackets respectively. TalTech ranks in the 601-700 bracket in QS World University rankings (behind Tartu University and Vilnius University). In QS University Rankings for Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2021, TalTech ranked 31st, placing it among the top ten technical universities in the region and confirming its status as the best technical university in the Baltics. TalTech is also in the 301-500 bracket in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

Schools

Departments

Tallinn University of Technology Library

The new library building of Tallinn University of Technology
The entrance of the Library

The history of the library goes back to 1919.

International degree programmes in English

The internationalization of higher education is one of the key strategic goals of Tallinn University of Technology. The university offers over 30 degree programmes in English: 4 Bachelor programmes, 18 Master programmes and 9 PhD programmes.

Bachelor's level programmes in English:

Master's level programmes in English:

PhD programmes in English:

Alumni

Besides the entire technological elite of Estonia, alumni include numerous industrialists, businesspeople, and athletes.

Partner universities

The cooperation, especially with European universities is more focused for curricula development, project cooperation and networking. In Europe, student and staff mobility is mainly organised under Erasmus programme. A selection of university-wide partnerships:

References

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  2. "TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BRAND GUIDELINES" (PDF). Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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  5. Tehnikaülikool, Tallinna. "History". www.ttu.ee. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  6. "TTÜ and the IT College signed a merger agreement". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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  8. QS World University Rankings 2021
  9. World University Rankings 2022
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  11. "Tallinn University of Technology Rankings". QS Top Universities. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  12. "Eastern Europe and Central Asia Rankings 2021". QS University Rankings. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  13. "QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022". TopUniversities. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
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  15. "Bachelor's studies". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  16. "Master's studies". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  17. "PhD Programmes". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  18. "TalTech partner universities". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.

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