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Tallinn University of Technology

August 23, 2023

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.[3] TalTech has colleges in Tartu and Kohtla-Järve. Despite the similar names, Tallinn University and Tallinn University of Technology are separate institutions.

Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
Other name
TalTech
MottoMente et manu
Motto in English
With wisdom and hands
TypePublic
Established1918; 105 years ago (1918)
AffiliationBALTECH, NORDTEK, UNICA, CESAER, SEFI, EUA, EAIE, NAFSA
RectorTiit Land
Academic staff
985; international 168
Students11 000; international 1 500
Location
Tallinn
,
Estonia

59°23′42″N 24°40′19″E / 59.3950°N 24.6719°E / 59.3950; 24.6719
Colours  White
  Magenta
  Burgundy[1]
Websitewww.taltech.ee
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[2]38 (2022)
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.[4] 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.[5]

On 17 September 2018, Tallinn University of Technology adopted a new short name TalTech, replacing the previous abbreviations such as TTÜ, TUT and TTU.[6]

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 World[7]651–700
THE World[8]601-800

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,[9] 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[10] (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[11] 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.[12]

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.[13]

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,[14] 18 Master programmes[15] and 9 PhD programmes.[16]

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:[17]

References

  1. ^ "TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BRAND GUIDELINES" (PDF). Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  2. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. ^ . [Archimedes Foundation], Study in Estonia. Archived from the original on 2012-05-24.
  4. ^ Tehnikaülikool, Tallinna. "History". www.ttu.ee. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  5. ^ "TTÜ and the IT College signed a merger agreement". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Tallinn University of Technology to adopt short name TalTech". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  7. ^ QS World University Rankings 2021
  8. ^ World University Rankings 2022
  9. ^ "Tallinn University of Technology Profile". Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  10. ^ "Tallinn University of Technology Rankings". QS Top Universities. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Eastern Europe and Central Asia Rankings 2021". QS University Rankings. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  12. ^ "QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022". TopUniversities. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  13. ^ "Raamatukogu kohta | TalTech". taltech.ee (in Estonian). 26 September 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Bachelor's studies". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Master's studies". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  16. ^ "PhD Programmes". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  17. ^ "TalTech partner universities". Tallinn University of Technology. Retrieved 25 February 2021.

External links

 
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Magenta Burgundy 1 Websitewww wbr taltech wbr eeUniversity rankingsRegional OverallQS Emerging Europe and Central Asia 2 38 2022 Campus of Tallinn University of TechnologyContents 1 History 2 TalTech today 3 Rankings 4 Schools 5 Departments 5 1 Tallinn University of Technology Library 6 International degree programmes in English 7 Alumni 8 Partner universities 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditIn 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 4 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 Tehnikaulikool TTU 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 TTU 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 TTU was signed On 16 November 2016 TTU and the Estonian Information Technology College signed a merger agreement Since 1 August 2017 the IT College is a part of TTU 5 On 17 September 2018 Tallinn University of Technology adopted a new short name TalTech replacing the previous abbreviations such as TTU TUT and TTU 6 TalTech today EditThere 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 Organic and analytic chemistry Chemistry Food biotechnology and neurobiology Biotechnology Geology Earth Sciences Power converter research Power Electronics Solar cell materials and tribomaterials Material Sciences Computer system research and biorobotics ICT Near zero energy building Civil Engineering Public administration Social Sciences Rankings EditUniversity rankingsGlobal OverallQS World 7 651 700THE World 8 601 800Tallinn 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 Schools EditSchool of Engineering Dean Fjodor Sergejev School of Business and Governance Dean Prof Enn Listra School of Science Dean Prof Andrus Salupere School of Information Technologies Dean Prof Gert Jervan Estonian Maritime Academy Director Roomet LeigerDepartments EditDepartment of Computer Systems Director Margus Kruus Department of Software Science Director Marko Kaaramees Department of Health Technologies Director Prof Kalju Meigas Thomas Johann Seebeck Department of Electronics Director Laur Lemendik IT College Director Kalle Tammemae Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture Director Prof Jarek Kurnitski Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics Director Prof Ivo Palu Department of Energy Technology Director Prof Andres Siirde Department of Materials and Environmental Technology Director Prof Malle Krunks Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Director Prof Kristo Karjust Tartu College Director Prof Lembit Nei Virumaa College Director Mare Roosileht Estonian Centre of Engineering Pedagogy Head of Centre Tiia Ruutmann Department of Geology Director Prof Olle Hints Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology Director Ivar Jarving Department of Cybernetics Acting director Prof Jaan Janno Department of Marine Systems Director Rivo Uiboupin Department of Economics and Finance Director Prof Kadri Mannasoo Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance Director Prof Erkki Karo Department of Law Director Prof Tanel Kerikmae Department of Business Administration Director Mari AvarmaaTallinn University of Technology Library Edit The new library building of Tallinn University of Technology The entrance of the LibraryThe history of the library goes back to 1919 13 International degree programmes in English EditThe 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 14 18 Master programmes 15 and 9 PhD programmes 16 Bachelor s level programmes in English Cyber Security Engineering BSc International Business Administration BA Law BA Integrated Engineering BSc Master s level programmes in English Cyber Security MSc Communicative Electronics MSc Computer and Systems Engineering MSc Technology Governance and Sustainability MA E Governance Technologies and Services MSc Digital Health MSc Software Engineering MSc International Business Administration MBA Entrepreneurial Management MBA Law MA Public Sector Innovation and e Governance MSc Industrial Engineering and Management MSc Environmental Engineering and Management MSc Design and Technology Futures MSc Materials and Processes for Sustainable Energetics MSc Technology of Wood Plastics and Textiles MSc Mechatronics MSc Applied Physics MSc PhD programmes in English Building and Civil Engineering and Architecture Chemical and Materials Technology Chemistry and Biotechnology Economics and Business Administration Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics Information and Communication Technology Physical Sciences Public Administration Mechanical EngineeringAlumni EditBesides the entire technological elite of Estonia alumni include numerous industrialists businesspeople and athletes Juri Ratas President of the Riigikogu former Mayor of Tallinn and Prime Minister of Estonia Priit Kasesalu one of the initial developers of Skype Hardi Meybaum the CEO and a co founder of GrabCAD Tiit Vahi the former Prime Minister and eminent industrialist Toomas Luman the Chairman of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce Taavi Kotka former Chief Information Officer of Estonian Government and leader of e Residency programme Juri Engelbrecht the Vice President and former President of the Estonian Academy of Science Jaak Leimann former Minister of Economic Affairs of Estonia Toomas Luman Estonian entrepreneur Juri Mois former Mayor of Tallinn Minister of the Interior and one of the founders of Hansabank Irina Embrich Olympic champion epee fencer Erika Kirpu Olympic champion epee fencerPartner universities EditThe 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 17 Shanghai University Czech Technical University in Prague Charles University Brno University of Technology Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Masaryk University Mendel University in Brno Metropolitan University Prague Palacky University Olomouc Technical University of Liberec Tomas Bata University in Zlin University of Chemistry and Technology Prague University of Economics Prague University of Hradec Kralove University of West Bohemia VSB Technical University of Ostrava Aalborg University National University of Science and Technology Aalto University Tampere University Lappeenranta Lahti University of Technology LUT University of Strasbourg Ecole Centrale de Nantes University of Bordeaux Grenoble Institute of Technology Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Caucasus University Technical University Munich Technische Universitat Darmstadt Kiel University of Applied Sciences Dresden University of Technology Agricultural University of Athens Budapest University of Technology and Economics IIT Delhi Politecnico di Torino Universita degli Studi di Bergamo Kangwon National University Riga Technical University Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Kaunas University of Technology Delft University of Technology University of Groningen University of Maastricht Norwegian University of Science and Technology University of Oslo University of Warsaw University of Porto St Petersburg State University of Information Technologies Mechanics and Optics National University of Singapore Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya University of Alicante KTH Royal Institute of Technology Lund University Chalmers University of Technology University of Geneva National Institute of Development Administration Istanbul Technical University University of Edinburgh University of Brighton National Technical University of Ukraine The Citadel The University of California Berkeley Stanford University Salisbury University University of New Mexico National Taiwan University of Science and TechnologyReferences Edit TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BRAND GUIDELINES PDF Retrieved 4 January 2022 QS World University Rankings Emerging Europe amp Central Asia Retrieved 15 January 2023 Tallinn University of Technology Archimedes Foundation Study in Estonia Archived from the original on 2012 05 24 Tehnikaulikool Tallinna History www ttu ee Retrieved 2019 02 05 TTU and the IT College signed a merger agreement Tallinn University of Technology Retrieved 25 November 2016 Tallinn University of Technology to adopt short name TalTech Tallinn University of Technology Retrieved 5 February 2019 QS World University Rankings 2021 World University Rankings 2022 Tallinn University of Technology Profile Times Higher Education World University Rankings Retrieved 11 April 2017 Tallinn University of Technology Rankings QS Top Universities Retrieved 11 April 2017 Eastern Europe and Central Asia Rankings 2021 QS University Rankings Retrieved 25 February 2021 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 TopUniversities Retrieved 22 June 2022 Raamatukogu kohta TalTech taltech ee in Estonian 26 September 2019 Retrieved 8 February 2023 Bachelor s studies Tallinn University of Technology Retrieved 25 February 2021 Master s studies Tallinn University of Technology Retrieved 25 February 2021 PhD Programmes Tallinn University of Technology Retrieved 25 February 2021 TalTech partner universities Tallinn University of Technology Retrieved 25 February 2021 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tallinn University of Technology Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tallinn University of Technology amp oldid 1169559006, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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