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Tallinn University
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| Rector | Professor Rein Raud |
| Address | 25 Narva mnt, 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA |
| Tel. No. | +372 6409 101 |
| Fax No. | +372 6409 116 |
| E-mail address |
iro@tlu.ee rektoraat@tlu.ee |
| Website address | http://www.tlu.ee/ |
| Faculties & Colleges |
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| Full-time Degree programmes (language of instruction - English) |
Master´s studies Anthropology Digital Library Learning European Studies: Europeanization of Governance and Politics Film Arts Interactive Media and Knowledge Environments International Relations Bachelor´s studies Liberal Arts in Humanities (first admission 2010/2011) Liberal Arts in Social Sciences (first admission 2010/2011) Media Please feel free to obtain more information on the website www.tlu.ee/studies |
| Semester or academic year non-degree programs ( language of instruction - English) |
Baltic Studies International Relations Practical Estonian and Estonian Culture Russian Language and Culture Social Psychology and Social Influence Social Work and Social Policy in Estonia |
| Tallinn Summer School ( language of instruction - English) |
Estonian Language and Culture • Russian Language and Culture • Italian Language • English Language • Creative Writing in English • Political Landscape of Georgia • Everyday Life: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives • Social Work and Social Policy Issues in Estonia • Digital Film-making: Make a Short in Two Weeks • Cinematic Narration • Creative Workshop in Painting • Promotion and Communication in Social Marketing (in Russian) • Workshop in Creative Industries: Creativity and Economic Growth • Digital Photography Design (in Haapsalu) • Societal Strain and Recreational Anti-Strain in Modern Times Please feel free to obtain more information on the website www.tlu.ee/summerschools/ |
| Length of courses | Bachelor degree: 3 years Master degree: 2 years Doctoral degree: 4 years Tallinn Summer School: 1-3 weeks |
| Date of commencement | 1st September |
| Application deadlines |
Degree students: Non-EU/EEA citizens – February 15 EU/EEA citizens – July 1 Exchange students: June, 1 for Fall Semester; November, 1 for Spring Semester Visiting students: September, 10 for Fall Semester February, 10 for Spring Semester Tallinn Summer School: June 1 |
| Class size | Varies. Depends on major field of study: 10-150 |
| Accommodation | Available |
| Fees | 800 – 1700 EUR per semester in 2009/2010 |
| Financial assistance | State grants are given to outstanding students. Resident students can apply for study loans. |
| Admission requirements | International applicants are generally required to meet the same standards as are expected of applicants resident in Estonia. The official language of teaching and lecturing is Estonian. However, there are 7 full-time degree programs and several courses in English. Admission requirements for degree students in 2009/2010: For specific program information and admission requirements, please check http://www.tlu.ee/studies Application documents should be submitted to the International Relations Office by the required deadline: EU/EEA citizens – July 1, 2009 Non-EU/EEA citizens – February 15, 2009 Admission requirements for exchange students in 2009/2010: • Completed application form • Learning Agreement • Transcript of records (translated into English) • 1 photo 4x5 cm • Copy of the identification page of your passport Application documents should be submitted to the International Relations Office by the required deadline: June, 1 for Fall Semester November, 1 for Spring Semester Further information: International Student Adviser: Ms. Merje Songe E-mail: merje.songe@tlu.ee Phone: +372 6409 217 Admission requirements for visiting students in 2009/2010: • Completed application Further information: Open University Program Manager: Ms.Marge Kõrvits E-mail: merje.songe@tlu.ee Phone +372 6409 139 Application deadlines: 10 September for Fall Semester 10 February for Spring Semester |
| Student profile | 1. Ratio of Men / Women: 1:2,4 2. Age range: There is no age limit for the university studies in Estonia |
| Contact for application |
International Student Adviser International Relations Office Tallinn University, 25 Narva mnt, 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA Tel : +372 6409 217, Fax: +372 6409 118 iro@tlu.ee |
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Estonian Institute of Future Studies Address: 34 Lai 10133 Tallinn, ESTONIA Director: Erik Terk e-mail: eti@tlu.ee Telephone: + 372 641 1760 Fax: + 372 641 1759 The EIFS conducts analyses, expert studies, empirical research, scenarios required by the clients, provides aid in the formulation of various development strategies. It aims also in the commissioned studies at concentrating on issues of prime strategic importance for Estonia and its future. In the first years, the Institute concentrated on the formulation of 3-5-year economic prognoses and corresponding recommended programmes of action. In recent years, the Institute has been more active in the field of synthetic inter-disciplinary and long-term projects (Estonia 2010, Tallinn 2010). Dependent on the purpose and scope of the projects, the Institute also conducts opinion polls within the corresponding projects and works out the necessary methodics. Thanks to this the EIFS possesses several data bases, reflecting, for example, the development and state of the Estonian entrepreneurship, as well as social stratification. Estonian Institute of Humanities Address: 5 Uus-Sadama 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA Director: Professor Hannes Palang e-mail: ehi@ehi.ee Telephone: + 372 619 9555 Fax: +372 619 9556 Departments: Department of Cultural Theory Department of Middle-Eastern and Asian Studies Department of Philosophy Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology Centres: Centre for Landscape and Culture Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies Estonian Semiotics Repository Areas of Study: B.A – Cultural Theory, Middle Eastern and Asian Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology M.A – Cultural Theory, Middle Eastern and Asian Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology, Urban Governance PhD – Studies of Cultures, Philosophy Major fields of research: philosophy, cultural theory, cultural studies, landscape studies, human geography, comparative literature, semiotics, comparative studies (East and West), Japanese studies, Chinese studies, Arabic studies, social and cultural anthropology, ethnological studies, history Institute of Ecology Address: Uus-Sadama 5, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Dr. Mihkel Kangur E-mail: eco@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 619 9800 Fax: +372 619 9801 Departments: Environmental Research Landscape Ecology North-East Estonia Teaching staff includes 3 professors. Areas of Study: Ecology curricula in cooperation with Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Major fields of research: The evaluation of temporal-spatial impact of natural and anthropogenic processes on ecosystems; the development of palaeoecological research methods; modelling of ecosystem development scenarios. The influences of climate change and of the hydrodynamics of coastal sea on the development of active coasts. Modelling of the coastal developments and prognosing changes in coastal zones. The impact of disturbances on the structure, functioning and nutrient cycle of wetland ecosystems in different stages of their development. The development of research methods and scientific principles for ecological restoration of wetlands. Institute of Educational Sciences Address: Uus-Sadama 5, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Rain Mikser E-mail: education@tlu.ee Telephone: + 372 619 9700 Fax: +372 619 9704 Departments: Department of Adult Education Department of Educational Science Department of Pre-School Pedagogy Department of Primary School Education Department of Teacher Education Department of Special and Social Pedagogy Department of Vocational Education Student body: 1232 Teaching staff includes 3 professors and 18 associate professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Primary School Teacher (integrated BA/MA program), Early Childhood Education, Adult Education, Special Education, Pedagogy, Vocational Pedagogy M.A – Primary School Teacher (integrated BA/MA program), Early Childhood Education and Counselling, Adult Education, Educational Management, Consultant in Special Education, Teacher of Several Subjects, Educational Guidance, Educational Sciences PhD – Educational Sciences Major fields of research: Teacher training, curricula development, adult education, vocational pedagogy, educational sciences, special education, early childhood education Institute of Estonian Demography Address: Uus-Sadama 5, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Allan Puur, Ph.D. E-mail: asta@ekdk.estnet.ee Telephone: + 372 645 4125 Fax: +372 660 4198 Student body: 6 Teaching staff includes 2 assistant professors and 2 lecturers. Areas of Study: B.A level courses – Overview of population studies, General Demography M.A level courses – General Demography PhD – Demography, including doctoral seminars on fertility development, mortality and health development, family development, migration development. Special seminars on survey methodology, individual data collection, data harmonisation and data processing Major fields of research: The research in the institute has been developed in three main areas: • Estonian population development in Baltoscandian and European context, including long-term trends in population development, migration processes and heterogeneity of population development, societal implications of population development and life course perspective on population development • Historical demography, including historical population development and analysis of data sources on historical population • Population data methodology and national statistics, including population data harmonisation and development of integrated survey statistics. The institute is also responsible for Estonian population databank. Institute of Estonian Language and Culture Address: Narva mnt 29, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Mart Rannut E-mail: rannut@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9312 Student body: 450 Teaching staff includes 4 professors and 5 associate professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Estonian Philology, Estonian as a Foregin Language and Estonian Culture, Reviewer-Editor M.A – Teacher of Estonian Language and Literature, Teacher of Estonian as a Foreign Language, Estonian Language Editor, Literary Studies, Communication, Linguistics, Language Policy PhD – Linguistics Major fields of research: Estonian language, literature, culture, Finnish language, comparative literature, general and applied linguistics, language policy and planning, multilingual and multicultural studies, communication. Institute of Fine Arts Address: Lai 13, 10133, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Renee Nõmmik E-mail: arts@tlu.ee Telephone: + 372 641 1627 Fax: +372 641 2525 Departments: Department of Choreography Department of Art Department of Applied Creativity Department of Music Student body: 396 Teaching staff includes 5 professors, 12 associate professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Choreography, Art Education, Music, Art Therapies M.A – Choreographer-Director, Art Teacher, Music Teacher, Art Therapies PhD courses– Studies of Cultures (base unit: The Estonian Institute of Humanities) Major fields of research: Applied creativity and Art therapies Art studies and pedagogy Music studies and pedagogy Dance studies Institute of Germanic-Romance Languages and Cultures Address: Narva mnt 29, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Suliko Liiv E-mail: liiv@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9322 Departments: English, German and Romance (French, Italian) Languages Student body: approx. 600 Teaching staff: 33 Areas of Study: B.A – English Language and Culture, Romance Languages and Cultures, German Language and Culture M.A – Teacher of English, Teacher of French, Teacher of German, English Studies, German Studies, Romance Studies, Translation, Conference Interpreting PhD – modules in PhD curricula of Linguistics and Cultural Studies Major fields of research: linguistics, literary and translation studies Institute of Health Sciences and Sports Address: Regati pst 1, 11911, Tallinn, Estonia Head of the Institute: Kristjan Port E-mail: tsi@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 639 8609 Fax: + 372 639 8610 Departments: Department of Health Sciences Department of Sports Sciences and Coaching Department of Leisure Sciences Student body: 576 Teaching staff includes 23 members, out of which 8 PhD and 2 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Physical Education, Recreation Management M.A – Teacher of Physical Education, Recreation Management Major fields of research: Movement analysis, didactics, performance analysis, health promotion, sociology of sports and leisure Institute of History Address: Rüütli 6, 10130, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Magnus Ilmjärv E-mail: ai@ai.ee Telephone: + 372 683 6451 Fax: +372 683 6460 Departments: Department of History Department of Archaeology Department of Ethnology Department of Archaeology Funds and Collections Department of Archaeobiology and Ancient Technology Department of Art History Centre for Medieval Studies Department of Academic Affairs Student body: 180 Teaching staff includes 3 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – History M.A – History, Teacher of History and Civics PhD – History Major fields of research: General and Estonian History, archaeology, anthropology, art history and ethnology Institute of Informatics Address: Narva mnt 25, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Peeter Normak Telephone: +372 640 9421 Fax: +372 640 9422 E-mail: informaatika@tlu.ee Skype: tlu-informaatika http://www.tlu.ee/?LangID=2&CatID=2828 Departments: Center of Educational Technology Head: Mart Laanpere E-mail: mart.laanpere@tlu.ee Telephone & Fax: +372 6409 355 Skype: haridustehnoloogiakeskus http://htk.tlu.ee/htk/in-english/ Student body: 280 Academic staff includes 13 lecturers and 7 researchers. Areas of Study: B.A – Computer Science M.A – Informatics (Multimedia and Learning Systems); Management of Information Technology; Teacher of Computer Sciences, ICT Manager; Interactive Media and Knowledge Environments (IMKE) PhD level courses – Educational Sciences (Didactics of Informatics) Major fields of research: • interactive/social software (incl e-learning): semantic web; HCI; metadata models; knowledge environments and technologies (ontologies, blogs, wikis, e-portfolios, community software and other social networking tools); tools for knowledge (including learning objects, LO) creation, visualisation, analysis and management; LO repositories and tools for sharing, mobile services and solutions for associated audiovisual content; • algebraic automata theory; • data analysis; • problems applicable to certain specific areas, for example, e-learning methodologies and tools, language corps, ICT curriculum development, university-industry cooperation, etc. Institute of Information Studies Address: Narva mnt 25, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Tiiu Reimo E-mail: lis@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9480 Fax: +372 640 9481 Student body: 284 Teaching staff includes 1 professor and 3 associate professors Areas of Study: information science, library science, book history, records management B.A – Information Science M.A – Information Science, Information Management, Records Management, PhD – Information Science Major fields of research: Digital Library as a Contributor to the Knowledge Based Society New Learning Environment and Information Support Services Book and Writing in Estonian Cultural Communication Institute of International and Social Studies Address: Uus-Sadama 5, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Airi-Alina Allaste E-mail: rasi@iiss.ee; alina@iiss.ee Telephone: +372 619 9860 Fax: +372 619 9860 Departments: Department of Etnosociology & Political Studies Department of Social Stratification Centre for Lifestyles Studies Centre for Civil Society Study and Development Student body: 158 BA students, 37 M.A. students, 23 PhD students. Teaching staff includes 2 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Sociology M.A – Sociology PhD – Sociology Major fields of research: Youth studies, subcultures, drug research, housing sociology, housing market, economic sociology, urban sociology, family studies, gender studies, social stratification and mobility, life paths, education, lifelong learning, work careers of cohorts, labour market opportunities and values, social justice, ethnic stratification, interethnic relations and integration in society; reactive identity construction. Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Address: Narva mnt 25, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Tiit Land E-mail: mli@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 6 40 9401 Departments: Department of Natural Sciences Department of Mathematics Department of Craft Student body: About 700 Teaching staff includes 10 professors and 19 associate professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Biology, Physics, Geoecology, Environmental Management, Mathematics, Handicraft and Home Economics M.A – Biology (Marine Biology-Specialist on Environmental Subject), Teacher of Biology, Teacher of Physics, Geoecology, Teacher of Geography, Environmental Management, Molecular Biochemistry, Teacher of Mathematics PhD – Physics, Ecology Major fields of research: Theoretical physics, plasma physics, biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, ecology Institute of Political Science and Governance Address: Narva mnt 25, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Leif Kalev E-mail: riigiteadused@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9450 Fax: +372 640 9461 Student body: 582 Teaching staff includes 5 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Politics and Government M.A – European Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Government and Administration PhD – Government and Politics Major fields of research: • Cohesion of the political community (identity, integration and inter-ethnic relations etc), • Analysis of policy and governmental organisations (government cabinets, local democracy etc), • Political sociology (citizenship, social capital, mutual and non-profit sector, civil society, political party systems etc), • State theory (citizenship, constitutional law, politics of law etc), • Public policy (education policy, social policy, information and communication technology research etc). Institute of Psychology Address: Narva mnt 25, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Aleksander Pulver E-mail: psych@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9470, +372 640 9472 Fax: +372 640 9475 Departments: Department of Advertising and Media Department of Psychology and Organizational Behavior Student body: 658 Teaching staff includes 6 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Psychology, Psychology (with Specialization in Human Studies), Advertising and Publicity Studies M.A – Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Behavior specializing in Military and Paramilitary Organizations, Organizational Behavior specializing in Creative Teams, Organizational Behavior specializing in Healthcare Organizations PhD – Psychology Major fields of research: • Health psychology (incl. stress, eating disorders, etc.) • Environmental psychology (incl. economical lifestyle) • Cultural psychology (cross-cultural psychology, values in different cultures, organizational culture, etc.) • Organizational behavior (authority in organization, motivation and satisfaction, personnel evaluation, etc.) • School psychology (cognitive and social development, school counseling) • Individual differences and psychology of personality (psychometrics, personality structure) • Culture and development (identity construction, cognitive development) • Negotiations • Theory of Advertising • Communication studies (media and behavior, social influence) Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures Address: Narva mnt 29, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Aurika Meimre E-mail: rusmedia@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9332 Fax: +372 640 9332 Student body: 258 Teaching staff includes 2 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Russian Philology, Russian as Foreign Language, Journalism M.A – Teacher of Russian Language and Literature, Teacher of Russian as Foreign Language, Slavonic Languages and Cultures, Journalist-Translator PhD – Russian Literature and Culture in the curricula Cultural Studies Major fields of research: XX century Russian Literature and Culture; Russian Émigré Culture, Russian-Estonian Cultural Contacts, Russian Language Journalism in Estonia, History of Russian Journalism, Russian Language (different aspects) Institute of Social Work Address: Narva mnt 25, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Prof. Lauri Leppik E-mail: socwork@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9492 Student body: 350 Teaching staff includes 6 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Social Work M.A – Social Work, Applied Social Work, Social Pedagogics and Child Protection PhD – Social Work Major fields of research: There are four broader research topics at the Institute of Social Work, for which grants have been applied and carried out including also the doctoral students. The following is a short overview of research teams and topics. 1. Social work professional growth and professionalism Research focuses on education and training of social workers, professional development or professional growth as a process of maintaining and advancing the competence of social workers, in order to ensure that social workers with academic education cope with their tasks in transitional society. The studies carried out in the framework of the research direction focus on the developmental aspects of social work as a new profession in Estonian society, and on the questions of social workers professional development or professional growth. Professional growth is seen as an unavoidable process in order to maintain and advance competence in order to ensure that social workers cope with their tasks. 2. Child protection policy and guaranteeing the welfare of children The study indicated that the most common reason for not progressing at school is the inability or unwillingness of home to prepare the child for school and support him in the studies. Based on the results of the study, it was suggested that the Ministry of Education should guarantee the preparation of all children for school at children’s institutions. The subsequent study concentrated on the creation of student homes, protection of these children’s rights to basic education, satisfaction of their need for safe learning environment and for support in study process. 3. Special need and social inequality in society The objective of the research was to get an overview of the dynamics of the main public health indicators in Estonia during the period of political and socio-economic changes on the bases of health care statistics, survey of the population and well-being studies compared to the indicators of other countries. Mental health of Estonian population has become an important problem, detailed analysis of which was completed in the form of the document on Estonian mental health bases. 4. Development of Estonian senior policy: coping of the elderly and need for services In the framework of the research direction studies have been carried out under the supervision of prof T. Tulva about the well-being of the elderly from physical, economic, emotional and social aspect. The latest studies focus on the gender phenomenon of ageing and on the questions of coping of single elderly. Baltic Film and Media School Address: Sütiste tee 21, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Hagi Shein E-mail: info.bfm@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 626 8124 Fax: +372 626 8108 Departments: Media department Film department Student body: about 400 from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and about 10 from other European countries Teaching staff includes 2 professors, 7 associate professors, about 50 permanent and adjunct lecturers (professionals of television and film). Areas of Study: B.A – Media (with majors in audiovisual media, TV and documentary production), public relations, Film and Video; M.A – Art of Film and Video, Film Arts; Major fields of research: Journalism, Estonian film history, television production Catherine's College Address: Narva mnt 25, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Director: Dimitri Mironov E-mail: liberalarts@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 640 9333 Student body: 50 Areas of Study: B.A – Liberal Arts in Humanities, Liberal Arts in Social Sciences Major fields of research: CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning Haapsalu College Address: Lihula road 12, 90507, Haapsalu, Estonia Director: Eve Eisenschmidt E-mail: kolledz@hk.tlu.ee Telephone: +372 472 0240 Fax: +372 472 0248 Departments: Teacher Training Department Information Technology Department Public Management Department Student body: 260 Teaching staff: 6. Areas of Study: B.A – Elementary School Teacher (integrated BA/MA program), Applied Computer Science, Public and Business Management, Health Manager M.A – Elementary School Teacher (integrated BA/MA program) Major fields of research: Teachers’ professional development, novice teachers’ socialization and mentoring, elementary school didactics Rakvere College Address: Pikk 40, 44307, Rakvere, Estonia Director: Kalle Karron E-mail: rakvere@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 324 3016 Fax: +372 324 3016 Departments: Social Work Department Teacher Education Department Student body: 330 Teaching staff includes 3 professors. Areas of Study: B.A – Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Social Pedagogy M.A – Government and Administration About the University Tallinn University is a young and vibrant university right in the centre of Tallinn. Our aim is to develop into an open-minded, interdisciplinary and innovation-oriented institution, focusing primarily on being a student-friendly place to study. The identity of Tallinn University is built upon the notions of openness, creativity, co-operation and innovation. Tallinn University was established in spring 2005 from the amalgamation of: Tallinn Pedagogical University – founded in 1919 The Estonian Academic Library The Estonian Institute of Humanities The Institute of History The Baltic Film and Media School Tallinn University is currently the third largest university in Estonia with the student body of over 8300 undergraduate and graduate students. Tallinn University has 17 institutes and 4 colleges: Estonian Institute of Humanities Institute of Ecology Institute of Educational Sciences Institute of Estonian Demography Institute of Estonian Language and Culture Institute of Fine Arts Institute of Germanic- Romance Languages and Cultures Institute of Health Sciences and Sports Institute of History Institute of Informatics, Institute of Information Studies Institute of International and Social Studies Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Institute of Political Science and Governance Institute of Psychology Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures Institute of Social Work Baltic Film and Media School Catherine's College Haapsalu College Rakvere College Internationalisation Tallinn University understands the importance of international relations within academia. The University has developed co-operation agreements with several academic institutions in foreign countries and continuously endeavors to improve partnership with universities abroad. TU has 38 active bilateral exchange agreements. The agreements focus on exchanging information, organizing joint conferences and seminars, facilitating multilateral cooperation in study and research areas, and exchanging students and lecturers. The university has participated in the SOCRATES/ERASMUS programme since 1999. Currently, the university has over 270 ERASMUS agreements. In 2000, Tallinn University was one of the founding members of the Baltic Sea Region University Network (BSRUN). In 2004, Tallinn University became a full member of the European University Association (EUA). Since 2004, Tallinn University serves as one of the Estonian mobility centres for ERA-MORE - network of European mobile researchers. Academic Library The Academic Library of the university holds 2 536 000 books and approximately 19 000 periodicals. The library provides literature for all areas taught at TU. Computer Labs The university also utilizes the latest technologies in information retrieval and management. Full Internet access is provided, with e-mail and World Wide Web available for research and study purposes. Language Centre The Language Centre provides instruction in foreign languages to both the students of TU as well as to everybody interested. TU Language Centre is also the Estonian examinations centre for several international language exams, including the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Cambridge ESOL exams. accredited to academic staff of our university |
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