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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Tallinn University was established on 18 March 2005 as the result of a merger of several universities |
Tallinn University was established on 18 March 2005 as the result of a merger of several universities and research institutes in Tallinn: Academic Library of Estonia (1946), Baltic Film and Media School (1992/97), Estonian Institute of Humanities (1988, Institute of History (1946)and Tallinn Pedagogical University(1919/52/92). Having merged with such well-established institutes as the International Institute of Social Sciences and the Estonian Institute of Humanities, its main strengths lie in the fields of humanities and social sciences, but it also has a strong and constantly growing component of natural and exact sciences, as well as a long tradition of teacher training and educational research. | ||
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| ==Tallinn University today== | |||
| Tallinn University is an innovative and academically enriching university. It is acknowledged both locally and internationally for its role as a centre for science and education. | |||
| The mission of Tallinn University is to support the sustainable development of Estonia through research and its application to academic partnership, including the preparation of intellectuals as well as public dialogue in order to facilitate this partnership. | |||
| ⚫ | The university incorporates of 19 academic institutes and 6 colleges, in which study and research is conducted in six different disciplines: | ||
| * Educational sciences | * Educational sciences | ||
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| TU has more than 10 000 students, from whom around 600 are foreigners. Plus, 1100 faculty members and research fellows, from whom 9,5% are foreigners. | TU has more than 10 000 students, from whom around 600 are foreigners. Plus, 1100 faculty members and research fellows, from whom 9,5% are foreigners. | ||
| ==Campus== | |||
| Tallinn University buildings are known by their Latin names. These names symbolize different values that are important to the university. | |||
| Terra (Latin: the earth – represents long academic traditions and the setting of standards for oneself) is the oldest building in Tallinn University; it was built for the Tallinn English College in 1938. The architecture of this well-preserved building is characteristic of the late 1930s and the building is under heritage protection (architects Alar Kotli and Erika Nõva). | |||
| Nova (Latin: new – represents revitalization and progressive development) in the courtyard of the university is the most modern film and media school in Europe and includes everything necessary for lectures and practical work: individual and group work rooms, lecture halls, seminar rooms, a film pavilion, television studio, makeup and costume rooms, sound studios, cinema with 105 seats, storage rooms for filming equipment, a computer class and the lending library of books and films. The building was completed in 2012, designed by architects Karli Luik, Maarja Kask and Ralf Lõoke. | |||
| Mare (Latin: a sea – represents freedom and openness) is spacious and full of light; it was designed to allow sunlight to reach 80% of the rooms. Study and research facilities have been united here in a unique way according to the visions of some young Estonian architects. The building was completed in 2006; the architects were Mattias Agabus, Eero Endjärv, Raul Järg, Priit Pent and Illimar Truverk. | |||
| Silva (Latin: a forest – represents researchers and scientists – like the forest giants, they are upright pillars of society) was completed in 1982 and is a typical example of Soviet architecture. Silva was one of the first buildings built to relieve the lack of space in the university. Designed by the architect Ester Liiberg. | |||
| Ursa (Latin: a bear – represents fierce determination to defend one’s ideas), built in 1964, hides in the university courtyard. The university people know its stories only superficially, because for years the military study department was located in this building. Later, during some building work, a real life-size tank was removed from the building. Presently the Arts Department is located in this building. | |||
| Astra (Latin: a star – represents the relentless pursuit and achievment of goals) is the latest addition to the university. This buildin is symbolized by laboratories. For example, there are psychology laboratories, computer laboratories, laboratories of spectrometry, chromatography, cell biology and biochemistry. In the future, scientists also plan to carry out research work in soil laboratories. The building supports the development needs of the institutes dealing with unique research topics and creates an environment that allows synergy between researchers. The building was designed by Ignar Fjuk and completed in 2012. | |||
| ==Internationalisation== | ==Internationalisation== | ||
| One of the main aims of the university is large-scale internationalisation. With its academic degree programmes and a number of shorter programmes and courses offered in the English language, it is about to become the most international university in the Baltic area. | One of the main aims of the university is large-scale internationalisation. With its academic degree programmes and a number of shorter programmes and courses offered in the English language, it is about to become the most international university in the Baltic area. | ||
| Tallinn University currently maintains over 50 inter-university agreements with universities in Europe, U.S., Japan, China, Russia, and several other countries as well over 600 Erasmus exchange agreements with universities from all over the European Union. The university also organises Summer and Winter Schools (Tallinn Summer School, Tallinn Winter School), which hosts about 300 participants from 50 countries every year. | Tallinn University currently maintains over 50 inter-university agreements with universities in Europe, U.S., Japan, China, Russia, and several other countries as well over 600 Erasmus exchange agreements with universities from all over the European Union. The university also organises Summer and Winter Schools (, ), which hosts about 300 participants from 50 countries every year. | ||
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| ==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
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| * , Director Kalle Karron | * , Director Kalle Karron | ||
| * , Silver Pramann | * , Silver Pramann | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 11:25, 10 March 2014
| Tallinna Ülikool | |
| Mare building | |
| Motto | Thinking unlimited! |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2005 |
| President | Tiit Land |
| Academic staff | 1100 |
| Students | 10 016 |
| Undergraduates | 5901 (2014) |
| Postgraduates | 2789 (2014) |
| Doctoral students | 370 (2014) |
| Location | Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia 59°26′19″N 24°46′17″E / 59.43861°N 24.77139°E / 59.43861; 24.77139 |
| Colors | White and Red |
| Affiliations | EUA, UNICA |
| Mascot | Eksmati |
| Website | www.tlu.ee |
| Logo of Tallinn University | |
Tallinn University (TU) (Template:Lang-et) is the third-largest institution of higher education in Estonia. It is in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. TU is an international, friendly, flexible and collegial environment for learning and personal growth. In TU considerable academic freedom and quality of studies are guaranteed to the students.
History
Tallinn University was established on 18 March 2005 as the result of a merger of several universities and research institutes in Tallinn: Academic Library of Estonia (1946), Baltic Film and Media School (1992/97), Estonian Institute of Humanities (1988, Institute of History (1946)and Tallinn Pedagogical University(1919/52/92). Having merged with such well-established institutes as the International Institute of Social Sciences and the Estonian Institute of Humanities, its main strengths lie in the fields of humanities and social sciences, but it also has a strong and constantly growing component of natural and exact sciences, as well as a long tradition of teacher training and educational research.
Tallinn University today
Tallinn University is an innovative and academically enriching university. It is acknowledged both locally and internationally for its role as a centre for science and education.
The mission of Tallinn University is to support the sustainable development of Estonia through research and its application to academic partnership, including the preparation of intellectuals as well as public dialogue in order to facilitate this partnership.
The university incorporates of 19 academic institutes and 6 colleges, in which study and research is conducted in six different disciplines:
- Educational sciences
- Humanities
- The Arts
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences
- Health sciences
TU has more than 10 000 students, from whom around 600 are foreigners. Plus, 1100 faculty members and research fellows, from whom 9,5% are foreigners.
Campus
Tallinn University buildings are known by their Latin names. These names symbolize different values that are important to the university.
Terra (Latin: the earth – represents long academic traditions and the setting of standards for oneself) is the oldest building in Tallinn University; it was built for the Tallinn English College in 1938. The architecture of this well-preserved building is characteristic of the late 1930s and the building is under heritage protection (architects Alar Kotli and Erika Nõva).
Nova (Latin: new – represents revitalization and progressive development) in the courtyard of the university is the most modern film and media school in Europe and includes everything necessary for lectures and practical work: individual and group work rooms, lecture halls, seminar rooms, a film pavilion, television studio, makeup and costume rooms, sound studios, cinema with 105 seats, storage rooms for filming equipment, a computer class and the lending library of books and films. The building was completed in 2012, designed by architects Karli Luik, Maarja Kask and Ralf Lõoke.
Mare (Latin: a sea – represents freedom and openness) is spacious and full of light; it was designed to allow sunlight to reach 80% of the rooms. Study and research facilities have been united here in a unique way according to the visions of some young Estonian architects. The building was completed in 2006; the architects were Mattias Agabus, Eero Endjärv, Raul Järg, Priit Pent and Illimar Truverk.
Silva (Latin: a forest – represents researchers and scientists – like the forest giants, they are upright pillars of society) was completed in 1982 and is a typical example of Soviet architecture. Silva was one of the first buildings built to relieve the lack of space in the university. Designed by the architect Ester Liiberg.
Ursa (Latin: a bear – represents fierce determination to defend one’s ideas), built in 1964, hides in the university courtyard. The university people know its stories only superficially, because for years the military study department was located in this building. Later, during some building work, a real life-size tank was removed from the building. Presently the Arts Department is located in this building.
Astra (Latin: a star – represents the relentless pursuit and achievment of goals) is the latest addition to the university. This buildin is symbolized by laboratories. For example, there are psychology laboratories, computer laboratories, laboratories of spectrometry, chromatography, cell biology and biochemistry. In the future, scientists also plan to carry out research work in soil laboratories. The building supports the development needs of the institutes dealing with unique research topics and creates an environment that allows synergy between researchers. The building was designed by Ignar Fjuk and completed in 2012.
Internationalisation
One of the main aims of the university is large-scale internationalisation. With its academic degree programmes and a number of shorter programmes and courses offered in the English language, it is about to become the most international university in the Baltic area. Tallinn University currently maintains over 50 inter-university agreements with universities in Europe, U.S., Japan, China, Russia, and several other countries as well over 600 Erasmus exchange agreements with universities from all over the European Union. The university also organises Summer and Winter Schools (Tallinn Summer School, Tallinn Winter School), which hosts about 300 participants from 50 countries every year.
Bachelor's programmes in English
- Audiovisual Media
- Crossmedia Production
- Law
- Liberal Arts in Humanities
- Liberal Arts in Social Sciences
Master's programmes in English
- Anthropology
- Audiovisual Media: Television/Documentary
- Communication Management
- Comparative Literature and Cultural Semiotics
- Digital Library Learning
- Economics and Management of Public Sector
- European Studies: Europeanization of Governance and Politics
- Film Arts (next admission in 2015)
- Human-Computer Interaction
- International Business Law
- International Relations
Short courses
Structure
Academic institutes
- Estonian Institute of Humanities, Director Tõnu Viik
- Estonian Institute for Futures Studies, Director Erik Terk
- Estonian Institute for Population Studies, Director Luule Sakkeus
- Institute of Communication, Director Tiina Hiob
- Institute of Ecology, Director Mihkel Kangur
- Institute of Educational Sciences, Director Kristi Vinter
- Institute of Estonian Language and Culture, Director Piret Viires
- Institute of Fine Arts, Director Orest Kormašov
- Institute of Germanic and Romance Languages and Cultures, Director Aigi Heero
- Institute of Health Sciences and Sports, Director Kristjan Port
- Institute of History, Director Erki Russow
- Institute of Informatics, Director Peeter Normak
- Institute of Information Studies, Director Tiiu Reimo
- Institute of International and Social Studies, Director Airi-Alina Allaste
- Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Director Ruth Shimmo
- Institute of Political Science and Governance, Director Anu Toots
- Institute of Psychology, Director Aleksander Pulver
- Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures, Director Irina Belobrovtseva
- Institute of Social Work, Director Marju Medar
Colleges
- Baltic Film and Media School, Director Katrin Saks
- Catherine's College, Director Dimitri Mironov
- Haapsalu College, Director Triin Laasi
- Law School, President Rein Müllerson
- Rakvere College, Director Kalle Karron
- Pedagogical College, Silver Pramann
