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Tallinn University
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| Rector | Professor Rein Raud |
| Address | 25 Narva mnt, 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA |
| Tel. No. | +372 6409100 |
| Fax No. | +372 6409 116 |
| E-mail address |
iro@tlu.ee rektoraat@tlu.ee |
| Website address | http://www.tlu.ee/eng |
| Faculties & Colleges |
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| Full-time Degree programmes (language of instruction - English) |
Master´s studies Anthropology Communication Management Digital Library Learning European Studies: Europeanization of Governance and Politics Film Arts Interactive Media and Knowledge Environments Bachelor´s studies 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 Human Development and Social Environment International Relations Practical Estonian and Estonian Culture Psycho-Cultural Approach to Art Russian Language and Culture Social Work and Social Policy in Estonia |
| Tallinn Summer School ( language of instruction - English) |
• Estonian Language and Culture (July 16 - August 2, 2007) • Russian Language School (July 16 - August 2, 2007) • Italian Language and Culture (July 20 - August 2, 2007) • French Language and French Film Art (July 20 - August 2, 2007) • How Collectivities Remember (26 July - 2 August, 2007 • Estonian Social Work and Social Policy Issues (May 7-12, 2007) • Plein-air Painting Workshop (23 July - 2 August, 2007) Please feel free to obtain more information on the website www.tlu.ee/summerschools/ |
| Length of courses | Bachelor's 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 – April 15, 2007
Applications from EU/EEA citizens will be considered on a rolling basis until July 15, 2007 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: Each program has a different deadline: www.tlu.ee/summerschools/ |
| Class size | Varies. Depends on major field of study: 1:10-50 |
| Accommodation | Available |
| Fees | 700 – 1500 EUR per semester in 2007/2008 |
| 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, starting from the academic year 2007/2008, there are 7 full-time degree programs and several courses in English. Admission requirements for degree students in 2007/2008: For specific program information and admission requirements, please check www.tlu.ee/studies Application documents should be submitted to the International Relations Office by the required deadline: EU/EEA citizens – July 15, 2007 Non-EU/EEA citizens – April 15, 2007 Admission requirements for exchange students in 2007/2008: • Completed application form • Learning Agreement • Transcript of records (translated into English) • 2 photos 4x5 cm • Copy of the identification page of your passport Application documents should be submitted to the International Relations Office by the required deadline: 1 June for Fall Semester 1 November for Spring Semester Further information: International Student Adviser: Ms. Merje Songe E-mail: merje.songe@tlu.ee Phone: +372 6409 217 www.tlu.ee/eng Admission requirements for visiting students in 2006/2007: • Completed application Further information: Open University Program Manager: Ms.Marge Kõrvits E-mail: marge.korvits@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: 1:3,6 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, E-mail: iro@tlu.ee |
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Estonian Institute of Humanities Address: 5 Uus-Sadama 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA Dean: Professor Hannes Palang e-mail: ehi@ehi.ee Tel.: + 372 61 99 554 Fax: +372 61 99 553 Departments: Department of European Studies (Chair of English Studies, Chair of Romance Studies) Department of Philosophy and Cultural Theory (Chair of Philosophy, Chair of Cultural Theory, Chair of Semiotics and Comparative Literature) Department of Asian and Middle-Eastern Studies Department of Sociology Teaching staff of the Faculty includes 6 professors Student body: 471 Areas of Study: B.A – Asian and Middle-Eastern Studies, English Studies, Asian and Middle-Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Cultural Theory, Asian Studies, Sociology M.A. - Asian and Middle-Eastern Studies, Romance Studies, Translation Studies, Philosophy, Cultural Theory, Asian Studies, Sociology PhD – Asian and Middle-Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Cultural Theory, Asian Studies, Sociology Major fields of research: interdisciplinary study of culture, philosophy of culture, comparative literature, semiotics, comparative study of East and West, social theory, Italian literature, translation studies, English literature Institute of History Address: 6 Rüütli tn, 10130 Tallinn. ESTONIA e-mail: ai@ai.ee Tel.: 372 6446594, 372 6444038, 372 6444038 Fax: 372 6443714 Areas of Study: BA in History Objectives: To train professionals for subject areas related to history (including archaeology and art history) and civic studies, competent for filling positions that require a degree in history. The curriculum lays the foundation for continuing studies on the master’s level, specializing in history, art history or archaeology, as well as teacher training on the master’s level to acquire the qualification to teach history, civic studies and/or religious studies in upper secondary school. Current number of students: 144 MA in History: Objectives: To provide basic professional competency for employment as a historian, art historian or archaeologist; preparation for lifelong professional development. Current number of students: 13 Teacher of History and Civic (MA curriculum): Objectives: To provide knowledge and skills for teachers of history and civic. Current number of students: 15 Main fields of research: History, Archaeology, Art History, Ethnology Faculty of Philology Address: 29 Narva mnt, 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA Dean: Professor Suliko Liiv e-mail: filoloogia@tlu.ee Tel.: +372 6409 301; Fax: +372 6409 300 Departments: Department of Estonian Philology (Chair of Estonian Literature, Chair of Comparative Literature, Chair of Estonian Language, Chair of General and Applied Linguistics, Chair of Estonian as a Foreign Language, Chair of Finnish, Division of Practical Estonian, Communication Laboratory) Department of Germanic and Romance Languages (Chair of English, Chair of German, Chair of French) Department of Slavic Philology (Chair of Russian Literature, Chair of Russian, Division of Journalism) Interpreter and Translator Training Centre (Chair of Interpreting and Translation) Language Centre Student body: 1238 Teaching staff of the Faculty includes 11 professors. Areas of study: B.A. - Estonian Philology, Estonian as a Foreign Language and Estonian Culture, Reviewer-Editor, Finnish Philology, English Philology, French Philology, German Philology, Russian Philology, Russian as a Foreign Language, Journalism M.A. – Teacher of Estonian Language and Literature, Teacher of Estonian as a Foreign Language, Literary Studies, Communication Studies, Linguistics, Written Translation, Estonian Language Editor, Teacher of English, Teacher of French, Teacher of German, Teacher of Russian Language and Literature, Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language, Slavistics, Journalism, Conference Interpreting, Translation PhD – Literary Studies, Linguistics, Russian Philology, Literary Criticism Major fields of research: Comparative Study of Languages Kin to the Estonian Language; Man, Text, Language; Estonian Folklore, Estonian Literature in Exile, Problems of Comparative Literature; 20th Century Russian Literature in World Context. Faculty of Educational Sciences Address: 5 Uus-Sadama, 10120 Tallinn ESTONIA Dean: Associate Professor Priit Reiska e-mail: kasvatus@tlu.ee Tel.: +372 6199 700, Fax: +372 6199 704 Departments: Department of School Pedagogy (Chair of Pre-school Education, Chair of School Pedagogy, Chair of Primary Education) Department of Educational Sciences (Chair of Educational Sciences, Chair of Special and Social Education, Chair of Adult Education) Department of Teacher Training (Chair of Vocational Pedagogy, Centre of Vocational Education) Teaching staff of the Faculty includes 4 professors Student body: 1243 Areas of Study: B.A. – Adult Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Primary School Teacher, Education, Vocational Pedagogy M.A – Adult Education, Special Education, Educational Management, Early Childhood Education, Basic School Teacher of Several Subjects at Basic School, Educational Guidance PhD – Education. Major fields of research: History of Estonian School; Curriculum Development Connected with Learning Process Innovation; Adult Education; Study of Growth Environment of Baby and Infant; Study of Pupils' Life Style; Study of Pupils' Learning Difficulties; Educational Attitudes of Primary School Teachers; Study of Educational Consciousness of Teachers. Faculty of Physical Education Dean: Associate Professor Kristjan Port Address: 1 Regati pst. 11911 Tallinn ESTONIA e-mail: kehakultuur@tlu.ee Tel.: +372 6398609, Fax.: +372 6398610 Departments: Department of Sports Theory (Chair of Sports Biology, Chair of Sports Pedagogy, Chair of Sport Medicine and Health Sciences, Laboratory of Sports Sociology, Laboratory of Sports Biology, Laboratory of Kinesiology) Department of Didactics of Sport (Chair of Recreation Management, Division of Sport) Teaching staff of the Faculty includes 2 professors and 2 active professors Student body: 528 Areas of Study: B.A. – Physical Education, Recreation Management M.A. – Teacher of Physical Education, Teacher’s Professional Studies (Basic School and Gymnasium Senior Secondary School Teacher), Recreation Management Major fields of research: Sport Sociology, Sport Biology, Pedagogical Kinesiology & Biomechanics, Health Education. Faculty of Fine Arts Address: 13 Lai tn, 10133 Tallinn ESTONIA Dean: Professor Eha Rüütel E-post: kultuur@tlu.ee Telephone: +372 6411 627, Fax: +372 641 2525 Departments: Department of Choreography (Chair of Choreography, Division of Modern Dance) Department of Art (Division of Art, Chair of Composition, Division of Didactics of Art, Chair of Art History) Department of Culture (Chair of Cultural Theory and Cultural Policy) Department of Audio-Visual Arts (Chair of Film and Video, Chair of Broadcasting Studies) Department of Music (Chair of Music) Centre of Culture and Art Student body: 531 Teaching staff includes 5 professors. Areas of Study: B.A.: Choreography, Art Education, Music, Film and Video, History of Estonian Culture M.A. – Choreographer-Director, Art Teacher, Art History, Musicology, Preschool and School Music Teacher, Cultural Management, Art of Film and Video, PhD – Cultural History Major fields of research: Music Education, Theory and History; Art Education; Art History; Cultural Studies; Estonian Dance Folklore; Studies of Modern Dance; Art Therapies, Music Therapy Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Address: 25 Narva mnt, 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA Dean: Professor Andi Kivinukk e-mail: mldek@tlu.ee Tel: +372 6409 400, Fax: +372 6409 400 Departments: Department of Natural Sciences (Chair of Theoretical Physics, Chair of Applied Physics, Chair of Chemistry, Chair of Biology, Chair of Geo-Ecology, Chair of Geophysics, Chair of Environmental Management) Department of Mathematics (Chair of Didactics of Mathematics, Chair of Mathematical Analysis, Chair of Applied Mathematics) Department of Informatics Department of Craft (Chair of Didactics of Craft, Division of Didactics of Craft and Technology Education) Teaching staff of the Faculty includes 9 full professors. Student body: 1028 Areas of Study: B.S. – Computer Science, Biology, Geo-Ecology, Physics, Environmental Management, Mathematics, Craft and Home Economics, Craft and Technology Education, Teacher of Biology M.S. - Teacher of Computer Sciences, ICT Manager, Teacher of Biology, Biology (Marine Biology – Specialist on Environmental Subject), Geo-Ecology, Teacher of Geography, Basic School Teacher of Natural Sciences, Physics, Teacher of Physics, Environmental Management, Urban Geography, Hydrology of Surface Waters, Mathematics, Teacher of Mathematics, Teacher of Craft and Home Economics, Teacher of Craft and Technology, PhD – Geo-Ecology, Physics Major fields of research: Convergence of Approximation Processes by Integral and Matrix Transforms; Algebraic Structures and Their Application in Geometry and Number Theory; Representations of Semigroups; Stochastic processes in open systems; Biogeochemical matter cycling in the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; The study of long-term development tendencies of landscapes and ecosystems; Structural research and biotechnology of algal polysaccharides; Problems of Teaching of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Informatics, Handicraft and Vocational Education. Faculty of Social Sciences Address: 27 Narva mnt 10120 Tallinn, ESTONIA Dean: Professor Aleksander Pulver e-mail: sotsiaal@tpu.ee Tel.: +372 6409 441, Fax: +372 6409 440 Departments: Departments: Department of Practical Philosophy (Chair of Ethics and Philosophy of Religion, Chair of Philosophy and Methodology of Science) Department of Information Sciences (Chair of Information Studies, Chair of Librarianship, Chair of Book Studies) Department of Government (Chair of Comparative Politics, Chair of Public Policy, Chair of Human Development, Division of Public Management, Lectureship of Economics and Law, Division of European Studies) Department of Sociology (Chair of Social Stratification, Chair of Sociology) Department of Psychology (Chair of Personality and Developmental Psychology, Chair of Social and Environmental Psychology, Chair of Psychometrics, Chair of Organisational and Management Theory) Department of Advertising Studies (Chair of Advertising Studies) Department of Social Work (Chair of Social Work, Chair of Social Policy, Chair of Social Pedagogic and Child Protection) Graduate School of Social Sciences Environmental Psychology and Sociology Research Unit Centre of Health Studies Centre of Information Management Centre of Women’s Studies Centre of Contemporary Culture Centre of Urban Studies Continuing Education Centre of Advertising Studies Training and Research Centre of Social Work Centre of Democracy Centre of Public Administration Teaching staff includes 10 professors. Student body: 1599 Study programs include: B.A. – Information Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Advertising and Publicity Studies, Social Work, Sociology M.A. –Teacher of Human Studies, Demography, Records Management, Public Administration , Information Management, Information Science, Urban Studies, Organisational Behaviour, Political Science, Psychology, Applied Social Work, Social Work, Social Pedagogic and Child Protection, Political Sciences, Sociology PhD – Information Science, Psychology, Government and Administration, Sociology, Demography Main fields of research: Environmental Psychology; Child Psychology; Health Attitudes and Health Behaviour of Students; Contemporary problems of Social Work; Regularities of Demographic Development of Estonian Population, Relations between Estonia and Finland, History of Estonian Towns, Demographic Development of Estonian Population; Philosophy: Science Methodology, Disaster Theory, Wittgenstein's Philosophy, Aquino Thomas´ Philosophy, Studies of Estonian Administrative System; Libraries in Information Environment, Information Management, Book Studies, Open and Distance Learning Methods and Technology. 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 Tallinn University is currently the third largest university in Estonia with the student body of 7500 undergraduate and graduate students. Tallinn University has 6 faculties: Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Philology Faculty of Educational Sciences Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Physical Education …and gathers the following institutions under its name: The Estonian Institute of Humanities The Institute of Estonian Demography The Institute of Ecology The Institute of History The Institute of International and Social Studies The Institute of Educational Research Haapsalu College Rakvere College The Baltic Film and Media School The research institutes of the university include: Institute of Ecology The main research directions are: Role of plant communities in the carbon cycle and its eco-physiological fundamentals. Comparative eco-physiology of leaf anatomic, morphologic and photosynthetic parameters plant biomass distribution and adaptation of plant allometry to light. Natural and human-induced spatial-temporal changes in matter cycling; modelling and prediction of development trends of ecosystems. Impact of climate factors on development of landscapes and ecosystems. Formation of atmospheric pollution and multi-component pollution fields under the influence of industrial pollution sources; impact of air pollution on the state of conifers; influence of mining on environment and landscapes in the region of oil shale mining. Basic concepts of restoration of strongly human-influenced ecosystems. Institute of International and Social Studies The main research directions are: - Changes in the socio-economic environment in Estonia: adaptive and coping strategies of families. - Impact of lifelong learning on life course and social cohesion in Estonian society. - Formal and Informal Support Networks of Families in the Increased Risk Settings. - Local education management institutions and schools of general education - the influencers of changes and stability in education. - Social Justice in Estonian Society: changing perceptions of new generations? - A semiotic approach for explanation of public opinion on the EU integration. - National integration Policies in Comparative Perspective. Institute of Educational Research The main research directions are: - Educational sociology - Studies in vocational education (learning through practice and in job environment; the career and system of continuing education for vocational teachers) - Education quality and assessment in education (study and assessment of the need for competencies, evaluation of teachers) Institute of Estonian Demography Institute of History Research projects Estonia at the Boarders of East and West: Statehood, Identity, Culture (project leader DSs. T. Karjahärm, 7 researches are engaged) is an interdisciplinary research project (2002–2006). It involves studies of the formation of national and regional identity in local (provincial) and global (European) levels and aspects, from medieval era to nowadays. The main focus lies in the politics, culture, economy and social relations. The most important problems are: Estonia and outer world, Estonians in the medieval town, culture and social conditions in the 20th century, Estonia (Baltic States) in international relations 1920–1940, foreign trade, the identity of Siberian Estonians. Land, Sea and People: Estonia on its way from the Iron Age to the Medieval Period. North-Estonia, West-Estonia and Estonian islands 600–1600 AD In frames of the Project, the development of North- and West-Estonia and the islands during the period 600–1600 AD is considered, paying main attention to the transition processes during the change from pre-conquest society to medieval feudal structures. Four main aspects of development – changes in the pattern of cultural landscape, economy, social relations and ideology – are treated in close connection to each other. Though predominantly based on archaeological evidence, the research is interdisciplinary. Special attention is paid to differences in the development of Estonian regions, and to the problems of continuity. Familiar and Foreign: Problems of Identity in Estonian Earlier Art Amidst International Artistic Styles Liturgy and Images in Estonian Medieval Churches Carried out by Department of Art History Research in the Dept. of Art History is characterised by interdisciplinary approach. This is conditioned by the Department’s position as a part of the Institute of History and by close co-operation with historians and archaeologists. Main fields of research: medieval art in the Baltic Sea countries; medieval art and political history in Estonia; medieval Tallinn (art, social history, history of mentality); Baltic German culture in Estonia; social and architectural history of the Estonian manors. Staff: Prof. Kersti Markus (head of the dept.); senior researchers: Ants Hein, Ph.D. and Anu Mänd, Ph.D.; assistant: Helen Bome, M.A. Interaction between the natural environment and man from the geographical, historical and technological aspect (project leader PhD Lembi Lõugas, 8 researches are engaged) The project, carrying out interdisciplinary fundamental studies, is focused on establishing the impact of environment to the formation of human populations and the impact of human activity to environment through time. The aim is to specify the historical and geographical development of local fauna and flora and the cultural landscapes. Also, the development of palaeopopulations of Estonians is studied: anthropo- and ethnogenetical, systematical, morphological and ecological development. Within the investigations of ancient technology the time of introduction and use of new materials (stone, bone, clay and metals), their processing technologies and development are studied. The formation of biotechnology is observed against the background of the dynamics of animal breeding and the introduction of cultivated plants. Centre for Medieval Studies Tallinn Centre for Medieval Studies has three main aims: (1) to create an innovative and supportive forum for scholars working with the Middle Ages; (2) to coordinate, promote and offer information about medieval studies in Estonia; and (3) to encourage and initiate interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The prime emphasis in the Centre's research interests is placed upon the medieval Europeanization process and the cross-cultural interaction in the frontier areas, with a special focus on comparative research into the political, social, economic, cultural and religious assimilation of the Baltic Sea region (10th-16th centuries). The Centre takes actively part in national and international scientific cooperation; regularly holds seminars, lecture-series and conferences; launches research projects; and develops multidisciplinary curricula for academic training in medieval studies at Tallinn University. The Centre was officially formed in 2005 and it associates researchers and postgraduate students from various universities and research institutions, and from a wide range of disciplines, such as history, archaeology, art history, theology, and folklore and literature studies. Archaeological collections of the Institute of History, Tallinn University A great mayority of Estonian archaeological collections are stored in the Institute of History. Here are collections of archaeological artifacts, numismatics and osteology, altogether about 1,5 million units. All data of finds, excavations and analyses are stored in the Archive of Institute of History. Archaeological reports and literature are found from small library (book storage) here. Eight people are keeping the collections and make them available for researchers. Also, exhibitions about the Stone Age, metal ages and Estonian hoards are presented in our Museum of Archaeology. Laboratory of Geoarchaeology and Ancient Technology (head of laboratory PhD Lembi Lõugas) The laboratory is devided into two: research and conservation of archaeological finds. A target fiancing project “Interaction between the natural environment and man from the geographical, historical and technological aspect” is carried out here, practicing chemical, matallographical, osteological, macrofossil and pollen analyses. Long traditions in conservation in our laboratory allow to keep many kinds of material: wood, metals, textile, bone etc. 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 25 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 close to 200 ERASMUS agreements (March 2006). 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 has 2 564 587 items, 2 146 638 of them books. 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. accredited to academic staff of our university |
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