Institutions of professional higher education in Estonia

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Archimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, ESTONIA www.archimedes.ee

Accreditation: Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre Archimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, ESTONIA enic-naric@archimedes.ee, fax: +372 697 9226

Quality: Estonian Higher Education Quality Agency (EKKA) 30 Toompuiestee, Tallinn 10149, ESTONIA ekka@archimedes.ee, http://ekka.archimedes.ee, phone: +372Â 696 2424 The Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia www.hm.ee More details about degree programme opportunities: www.studyinestonia.ee or info @ studyinestonia.ee

Compiled and edited by: Ruth Pihle and Eero Loonurm Published by Archimedes Foundation All photos belong to Enterprise Estonia, to participating universities and to Study in Estonia Design & layout by La Pub Printed by Ecoprint All the information in this material was correct as at November 2011.

Please check our website or contact the institutions directly for updated information.

The compilers sincerely thank the contributors from the institutions for making this brochure possible: Cadrin Lokotar, Sigrid Tammiste, Liis Aavik, Riina Joonsaar, Liis Linn, Jaana Siik, Kairi Sarapuu, Ethel Eharand, Malle JĂźrves , Tiina Juhansoo, Maarja Aeltermann, Riina Gendrikson, Piret Kaevats, Piret Saag, Merle Varik

Estonia boasts a long tradition of high-quality higher education. For young people, Estonia’s vibrant and international environment together with access to the latest developments in information technology make Estonia an attractive place to study and live. Superior education in this small EU state comes at a good value, with relatively low tuition and living costs.

In the academic year 2011-2012, Estonian universities will offer more than 100 recognised degree programs in English. Shorter periods of study in Estonia are also available in semester or summer courses. Estonian universities have facilitated programs and structural changes in accordance with the European-wide Bologna Process and the creation of a common European higher education area.

After class, scholars enjoy opportunities to wander the medieval streets of Estonian old towns, attend concerts, participate in the lively night-life of modern clubs and bars, or escape into the riches of preserved nature—endless forests, picturesque lakes, and white beaches. It is no wonder that Estonia, with only 1.34 million inhabitants, attracts annually more than 3 million tourists.

Institutions of higher education have made internationalization a priority. The Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia and the Archimedes Foundation lead the efforts to increase mobility of scholars and research within and outside of Europe. The Archi-

medes Foundation is an independent body established by the Estonian government in 1997 with the objective to coordinate and implement international and national projects for training, education, research, technological development, and innovation.

In 2008, the Archimedes Foundation initiated the “Study in Estonia” campaign to promote Estonian higher education abroad with support from the European Social Fund. Study in Estonia has partnered with Estonian higher education institutions that provide international degree programs, fully English-taught and accredited.

Higher Education in Estonia

Visa regulations

The Estonian higher education system offers academic and professional higher education. Higher education is provided mainly by universities and professional institutions of higher education.

You are advised to consult the admissions office of your university about visa requirements and the temporary residence permit for study purposes. Important sources for finding more details about visa requirements are the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board www.politsei. ee and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.

The academic year starts at the beginning of September and is divided into two semesters. In most cases international students are admitted to the autumn semester.

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I cycle (Bachelor’s) The nominal length of academic bachelor’s studies is 3 years, and studies are worth a total of 180 ECTS* credits.

Graduates from bachelor’s programmes, are awarded a bachelor’s degree or bakalaureusekraad.

The nominal length of first cycle professional higher education studies depends on the subject area and is 3 – 4 years or 180 – 240 ECTS credits, leading to a diploma called the rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom.

After graduating from the first cycle of higher education, academic or professional, students can continue in the second cycle leading to a master’s degree or magistrikraad.

II cycle (Master’s) The nominal length of master’s studies is 1 – 2 years and the studies are worth a total of 60 – 120 ECTS credits, but together with bachelor’s studies they should be not less than five years and 300 ECTS credits.

In addition to the two-cycle general structure, the study programmes for medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical studies, veterinarian studies, architecture and civil engineering are single long-cycle studies with a nominal length of 5 – 6 years for 300 – 360 ECTS credits.

III cycle: Doctoral The nominal length of doctoral studies is 3 – 4 years after which the postgraduate research degree doktorikraad may be conferred.

Quality

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The average tuition fees on Master’s programmes in Estonian univeristies are 2000-4000 euros per academic year. Additionally a student should consider spending ca 400-500 euros for accommodation and everyday costs per month. There is no tuition fee for doctoral programmes.

Professional Higher Education Institutions Professional higher education institutions (rakenduskõrgkoolid) provide first-cycle higher education programmes, but may also offer master’s level (magister) programmes and post-secondary vocational education programmes in the fields of their specialization. A professional higher education institution may independently provide master´s programmes in the fields of theology, public security and national defence, master´s programmes in other fields may be provided in collaboration with a university.

Since 2008 six professional higher education institutions have had the right to conduct master’s programmes.

Professional higher education institutions may be state or private. Professional higher education institutions are legally more restricted in their activities and the approval of the Ministry of Education and Research is required in order to open new study programmes or to establish the terms and conditions for admission. State professional higher education institutions are financed by the state.

Private professional higher education institutions provide study programmes mainly in the fields of social sciences, business administration, information technology and theology.

Quality assurance in Estonia is in full accordance with the European standards (ESG).

Information on the accreditation and recognition decisions is provided by the Estonian Higher Education Quality Agency and the Estonian ENIC/NARIC.

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Name of the institution

Tartu Health Care College

General web site

www.nooruse.ee The best college – since 1811.

Modern surroundings, multilingual supervisors.

Vibrant student life in Tartu – the city of good thoughts.

Tartu Health Care College is a higher education institution providing a modern learning environment and up to the minute education and training in the fields of health and social care recognised in Estonia and internationally. The college’s educational aims are to:

Short description of the institution

1) provide competitive and quality professional higher education (seven study programmes) and secondary vocational education (three study programmes) to prepare specialists in the fields of health and social care and service; 2) influence health behaviour in the population and support the development of a healthy living environment; 3) advance professional development and the specialities to be taught with the help of development and applied research; 4) promote life long learning; 5) contribute to the development of the national health care policy.

Professional higher education programmes

Nursing, 210 ECTS Specialized Nursing, 270 ECTS Midwifery, 270 ECTS Physiotherapy, 180 ECTS Radiography, 210 ECTS Environmental Health, 180 ECTS Biomedical Laboratory Science, 210 ECTS

Number of students

1200

Department of Development

Ms. Merle Varik, Vice-Rector for Development

Contacts

Ms. Piret Saag, International Relations Specialist, piretsaag@nooruse.ee, +372 737 0208 Mr. Danel Jantra, International Relations Specialist, daneljantra@nooruse.ee, +372 737 0208

Address

Nooruse 5, Tartu 50411, Estonia

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We value our international cooperation partners and the know-how and energy that stem from our project teams, visiting lecturers and fantastic exchange students.

Tartu Health Care College currently has 33 partner institutions in 16 countries, and the college is a proud member of four international organisations: European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS), the European Federation of Nurse Educators (FINE), the European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE), and the NORDPLUS specialty networks: Nordman Network (Nursing), Nordic Network for Midwifery Education (Midwifery) and Bio-Nord (Bioanalysis). We have carried out several successful projects (Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Nordplus) and are always open to receiving intriguing new project proposals.

Student and staff mobility The college also actively participates in the student and teacher/staff mobility in LLP/Erasmus program and NORDPLUS specialty networks. We are happy to see more and more exchange students at our college and practice bases. According to the feedback we’ve received, foreign students genuinely value the practice period spent here.

Participating in the ERASMUS program is the first step over wor ld’s thresho ld. It is probably the fastest way to look into the wor ld, to lear n its cultures and see further than your own feet :)

Lidia Roolaid in University of Verona, Italy

We’re always excited to cooperate with visiting lecturers and staff members. Be it a lecture for our students, seminars together with our staff , in-service training or an international conference organized by the college’s Open Studies unit – your ideas will be warmly welcomed.

We really hope it will be an excellent experience and eye-opener for you too!

Please check our English web page for more information: www.nooruse.ee

Applied research The College is proud of its ability to react flexibly to the expectations of society and recognizes the need for studying problems related to health care. Our interdisciplinary research groups and studies in health care involve resources from several institutions. For this purpose, we have developed relations with institutions of higher education, medical and research institutions as well as health care companies and associations. It is possible to initiate and conduct various research projects on different topics. Research groups are ready to deal with topical issues and to help resolve the practical dilemmas facing commercial organizations.

We are always prepared to conduct short or long term applied research on issues important to Estonian and to European society. Please contact Ms. Merle Varik, ViceRector for Development for further information: merlevarik@nooruse.ee, +372 737 0209.

We had so fun meetings tog ether and I me t some Spanish colleg es there at the same time, too - wonderfully internati onal.

It was great to familiarize my self with studen ts’ practi ce bases in the hospitals and pay a visit to the ambulance. I hope we hav e mo re exchange studen ts in Tartu dur ing the coming years.

Maar it Jakobsson, Finland 6

Ethics, Psycho logy, Education Science, Multimedia, Recreation...and that is not all!

Name of the institution

Tallinn Pedagogical College

General web site

www.tps.edu.ee

Acronym

TPS

Founded in

1935/1936

Number of students

ca 1100

So cial wo rker , yo uth wo rker , kindergarten teacher all fo r yo ur good!

The mission of TPS is to facilitate the abidance of the society upholding the human development and subsistence in Estonia.

The main goal of TPS is the high-rate teaching and research supporting the vitality of the Estonian social and educational sector.

Short description of the institution

For our international visiting students we provide individually designed programs (visits to professional institutions, seminars, meetings with local students etc).

Curricula of International Yout Work is partly held in English.

All curricula of TPS were highly evaluated in May 2011 and all curricula correspond to the standards of the equivalent programs in Europe.

Our priority is the student and teacher mobility to develop participants’ability to act in multicultural contexts and the continuously improve the organization’s academic and nonacademic environment. There are apprenticeship bases for all specialties where students ca associate their academic knowledge with practical skills in the work environment.

Graduates of TPS are characterized by openness to the world and people.

Applied higher education 1.YOUTH WORK

Curricula

With 4 supplementary specialties: • International Youth Work; • Social Enterprising; • Leader of Health and Movement Hobbies; • Multimedia and Design.

2. PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION • With 2 supplementary specialties: • Kindergarten Teacher; • Teacher of Children with Special Needs.

3. SOCIAL WORK • Vocational Education: • Social Care • Babysitter

International Relations

Ms. Maarika Veigel, Erasmus coordinator

Contact person

Ms. Maarika Veigel – Erasmus coordinator, maarika.veigel@tps.edu.ee, ph: (+372) 639 1741

Address

Räägu 49, Tallinn 11311, Estonia, tps@tps.edu.ee

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Name of the institution

Tartu Art College

General web site

www.artcol.ee

Short description of the institution

Tartu Art College (TAC) is a multidisciplinary applied higher education institution that educates professional applied artists and artists-restorers who value and preserve cultural heritage.

The curricula

Photography, Media and Advertisement Design, Sculpture, Painting and Wall Paintings’ Restoration, Leather Design and Restoration, Textile, Furniture

Number of students

306

International student office

Ms. Grete Kõrgesaar, grete.korgesaar@artcol.ee

Phone

Tel: +372 7 309 827 Fax: +372 7 309 810

e-mail

international@artcol.ee

Aadress

Tähe 38B, 50103 Tartu, Estonia

Tartu Art College (TAC) is interested in Erasmus cooperation (student and staff exchange).

In December 2009, Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Archimedes Foundation nominated Tartu Art College the most successful education institution in Estonia concerning international activities. Tartu Art College has also been chosen to the Erasmus Europe Success Stories Brochure published in October 2010.

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Art Co llege I really li ke Tartu definitely the best fo r me it has been . It is not a very year of my degree ch allo ws a closer bi g universit y whi teachers and at relationship with can lear n be t ter. the same time yo u ry ni ce and the The teachers are ve t, Universit y is grea e th of e er ph os m at at home! yo u can feel li ke

Conchin Calabuig Po

ns, Spain

I entered Tartu Art College in 200 6 and that was a decision I never reg ret as experi ence in Estonia was a doo r for new possibi liti es and challenge s. the Time I spent in Tartu Art Colleg e proved to be a great time of development, inspir ation and self-realization. The cooper ation system between universiti es in Tar tu, whi ch provides with opportunities to choose disciplines from other are as and universiti es, made pro cess of my studies exciting and diverse.

Diana Tamane, Lat via

Name of the institution

Estonian Academy of Security Sciences

General web site

www.sisekaitse.ee/eass The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences (EASS) is and has been the breeding ground for heads of internal security agencies that are in leadership positions today.

The Academy was created in the year 1992 after the Republic of Estonia regained its independence. The EASS is the only university of applied sciences in Estonia that belongs to the Ministry of the Interior, while meeting all the quality requirements provided for schools by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Short description of the institution

The EASS consists of four colleges: the Financial College, the College of Justice, the Police and Border Guard College and the Rescue College. Our graduates are expected to be employed by the Police and the Border Guard Board, the Tax and Customs Board, the Rescue Board and the emergency service as well as the prisons under the Ministry of Justice.

Academies master’s degree of Internal Security is given under Institute of Internal Security a research unit subordinated to the vice-rector of research and development.

As successful civil servants must develop themselves during their entire service, we offer them training courses organized by the Centre for Public Service Training and Development within the Academy.

The Academy has created excellent opportunities for successful academic work, conducting applied research and professional self-development. Our applied research work provides the internal security institutions as well as institutions of regional government with new solid knowledge and the associated practical recommendations for development of their activities.

The Academy of Security Sciences is the school for the very best!

Master’s Studies: • Master of Social Sciences in the field of Internal Security • Master of Business Administration (in cooperation with Tartu University) Higher Education:

The curricula

• • • •

Corrections Taxation and Customs Police Service Rescue Service

Vocational Education: • • • •

Dispatcher Rescue Specialist Rescuer Prison Officer

Erasmus subjects in English

1. EASS is the only educational institution in Estonia, which trains specialists in inter nal secur ity and law enfo rcement.

2. The Academy of Secur ity Sciences is expec ting ERASMUS students to study according to the curri cula created specifically for them!

3. The Estonian contact point of the European Migr ation Network is located at the Academy of Secur ity Sciences.

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Number of students

1000

International Relations Office

International Relations Office Phone: +372 696 5402 Fax: +372 696 5343 e-mail: info@sisekaitse.ee

Contacts

Ms Kristi Kulu, Head of International Relations, kristi.kulu@sisekaitse.ee Ms Kaisa Ellandi, ERASMUS Coordinator, kaisa.ellandi@sisekaitse.ee

Phone

+372 696 5402

e-mail

kristi.kulu@sisekaitse.ee; kaisa.ellandi@sisekaitse.ee

Address

Kase Str 61, 12021 Tallinn, Estonia

“I am very glad to have chosen EASS for my EILC, as I believe there wouldn’t be any better place to start off one’s life in Estonia. I felt very well prepared and the family-like atmosphere in the Academy helped us adapt to our new lives very quickly.”

Tina Habelt, participant of the EILC course 2010.

The Academy of Security Sciences is the school for the very best! The best include our own cadets and lecturers, as well as all those positive and wonderful people who come to our school to study or teach through different exchange programs and cooperation projects.

The most popular exchange program among our cadets and lecturers has been the ERASMUS program. Our people have gone abroad to obtain experience through college based or internship based academic mobility.

We are opening our doors to ERASMUS students at the beginning of the year 2012 - in fact, we created a

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curriculum targeted to ERASMUS students which can be passed as desired on the level of Bachelor Studies or Master’s Studies. The subjects cover the entire area of internal security and in the language module it is possible to study English, Estonian, Russian or Finnish languages.

Come and take advantage of the opportunity! It is possible to submit applications until the last day of November! More information: www.sisekaitse.ee/eass or contact our ERASMUS coordinator: Ms Kaisa Ellandi,

kaisa.ellandi@sisekaitse.ee, +372 696 5402.

Since the year 2007, intensive EILC Estonian language courses have been held at the Academy of Security Sciences in order to provide an opportunity for foreign students to become acquainted to our beautiful mother tongue and culture. For the participants of the language courses, exciting outings and trips are organized to different places in Estonia and the course ends with a traditional performance in the Estonian language to

Research and Partnerships Why you wo uld like Estonia?

Estonia is wo rth it!

Tobias Weinowski, ER ASMUS studen t 2011

The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences is open to various projects in cooperation with both institutions of higher education and authorities in the field of internal security. Current foreign partners are: CEPOL, FRONTEX, APEC, EFSCA, EURASHE, NISPAcee and BUP.

kaisa.ellandi@sisekaitse.ee, +372 696 5402.

Every year in December the Academy issues the only scientific journal in Estonia specifically focusing on the area of internal security and safety - The Proceedings.

The international board of The Proceedings will accept articles throughout the year. The international research and development directions are, for example: international security related research, innovative educational technologies, strategic goods control, (international) organized crime, police sociology etc.

Foreign lecturers arrive at the Academy through both the ERASMUS program in the framework of the Open Academy of the Academy of Security Sciences and the Internal Security Master’s program. Each academic year in the Internal Security master’s program a module of optional subjects is opened, where foreign language lectures on the topics of internal security are held by lecturers from our partner schools and specialists from foreign countries.

Estonian security professionals and partners from foreign countries meet in November to exchange views in the annual conference of the Academy of Security Sciences. Meeting together in plenary and workshops, discussions on the current issues of internal security are held and the opportunity is used to meet and chat with the best in their field both locally and abroad. More information about this conference can be found at: www.sisekaitse.ee/eass.

the staff of the Academy. In three years, as many as 190 students have studied Estonian at our Academy.

Again, with questions regarding the EILC language course you can turn to our ERASMUSE coordinator Ms Kaisa Ellandi:

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Name of the institution

Lääne-Viru College

General web site

www.lvrkk.ee Lääne-Viru College was established on the basis of Lääne-Virumaa Higher Vocational School on September 3, 2007.

The curricula and the teaching are developed and conducted in cooperation with the employers and professional associations. Accountancy, Business Administration, Social Work and Commercial Economics have been assessed by the international teams of experts and have been accredited by the Estonian Higher Education Quality Council.

The college is situated in a manor dating back to the year 1780 in Mõdriku, which is about 7 km from Rakvere. We participate in the national programme of manor schools.

The activities of the college are based on the statute. The basic objectives are: 1. To train specialists on the basis of higher educational and vocational curricula in the field of health and welfare, social sciences, business and law, science and service.

Short description of the institution

2. To carry out applied research and developmental activities in these fields.

3. To provide re-qualification courses.

Educational activities at Mõdriku started on January 1, 1927 with training of competent housewives for farmers, so educational activities have taken place here for over 80 years.

Lääne-Viru College has unique learning environment, hostels at Mõdriku and Rakvere, a library, a sports ground and a gym. The strengths of Lääne-Viru College are long tradition and continuity in the teaching, the teaching staff have high qualifications and a lot of practical experience. College has up-to-date learning environment. The internationalization strategy of Lääne-Viru College is based on the mission statement of the college and on strategic documents and agreements of European and Estonian higher education. The mission of Lääne-Viru College is to provide students with opportunities for acquisition of knowledge and practical skills required for life and work, in order to enhance their competitiveness and to support the regional economy through applied research and developmental projects.

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The curricula

We have the following applied higher educational curricula: Business Administration, Accountancy, Social work, Commercial Economics and the following curricula providing vocational education: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Secretarial Work, Sales Arrangement, Software design, Care worker

Number of students

1077 (June 2011)

Department of Development

Ms. Hille Ainsar, Vice-rector for development Ms. Jaana Siik, Erasmus coordinator +372 329 5953

Contact person

Ms. Jaana Siik Erasmus coordinator

Phone number

+372 329 5953

e-mail

jaana@modriku.edu.ee

Address

Tiigivahe tee 2, Mõdriku, 46609, Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia

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Language block

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The current internationalization plan focuses on active participation in various international projects; a continued effort to increase student and staff mobility; developing the understanding between different cultures; increasing the interest of students and academic staff to study foreign languages, developing curricula in cooperation with international partners and representatives of labour market. We also support the lecturers` exchange in order to give the other students, who do not take part in the international exchange the possibility to benefit from the cooperation with the foreign educational institutions. The Development Division initiates and runs the international projects. Meetings

with management, academic staff and students are held on a regular basis to spread information about new and ongoing EU projects and to discuss different project ideas and mobility opportunities. All the information regarding EU projects is supplied in printed form and on our website. It is considered that all students regardless of their gender, nationality, race and religion should have access to education on the same conditions.

We recognize the special needs of disabled students and offer support to all students with special needs L채채ne-Viru College was awarded ERASMUS University Charter in 2008. Since then, we have been actively involved in ERASMUS student and staff mobility programs.

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Name of the institution

Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool/ University of Applied Sciences

General web site

www.tktk.ee

Short description of the institution

The Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool/ University of Applied Sciences (TTK UAS) is an applied higher education institution, the history of which dates back to 1962. The Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool/ University of Applied Sciences provides applied education in the field of engineering in the forms of full-time studies, individual programs, distance learning, adult education and Open University. Our graduates receive a Professional Higher Education Diploma, which enables them to pursue professional careers in engineering, architecture, construction and transport and to continue their studies towards master’s level.

The curricula

Applied Architecture, Techno-ecology, Technical Design and Technology of Apparel, Resource Management in the field of Clothing and Textiles, Civil Engineering, Construction Geodesy, Road Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Materials and Marketing, Automotive Engineering, Transport and Logistics, Railway Engineering.

Nominal period of study: 4 years.

Number of students

3100

Contact person

Ms. Triin Thalheim, International Relations

Phone number

+372 666 4512

e-mail

triint@tktk.ee

Address

62, Pärnu St, Tallinn 10135

easy Usually my mot to is: why do it the way when you can do it the hard way al too! My thesis had so much practic ’t ldn wor k related to it, whi ch I wou have had back home, and this has und taught me that the other way aro is often mo re interesting.

Stef Vanparijs, age 23, m an exchange studen t from Belgiu 14

T TK UAS has got 20 laborator ies where studen ts can practice their acquired kno wledge and perfor m var ious tests. At The Haas Trainin g Cen tre, mechanical engineering studen ts can wor k with CNC machining cen ters. Our mot to is: “Pr actice makes perfec t!”

The Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool/ University of Applied Sciences (TTK UAS) provides applied higher education in the field of engineering. TTK UAS offers studies in the faculties of Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Clothing and Textile, Construction, Mechanics and Transport, focusing on contemporary professional higher education in a creative, innovative and active environment.

Our aim is to offer competitive technical education where practical subjects and trainings for engineers and technicians constitute a considerable part of the learning process. In TTK UAS, practical training forms up to 30% of the curricula. Since 2007, our program includes international study modules in English in all the faculties. In addition, our curriculum has a general international module for optional subjects.

One of our most exciting international projects on student level is Formula Student, a competition between student teams who design and build a small one-seat formula car. The car will be presented and tested on the competition day, and the students will race their cars on a speed track. In Europe, the races have taken place

since 1998. The TTK UAS team has also participated in the official Formula Student series in Silverstone, where in 2010 the team achieved the seventh place out of 76 entrants.

TTK UAS is an active participant in the EU educational co-program ERASMUS. Our partners include 55 higher education establishments in Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. In addition to international students, we welcome guest lecturers from our partner universities and professionals from technology companies to hold lectures or trainings in TTK UAS. TTK UAS also encourages the mobility of students, lectures, staff and specialists by participating in various international projects in the Baltic Sea region and beyond. We have participated in projects of the 7th Framework Programme, Leonardo Da Vinci Programme, EDUPROF, NordPlus Networks and several Erasmus IP programs.

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Name of the institution

Estonian Information Technology College

General web site

www.itcollege.ee The College’s mission is to offer the best applied IT education in the region, bringing together high-tech know-how and the practical needs of the information society, while being the axis of its development.

The Estonian Information Technology College is the leading IT institution of applied higher education in Estonia. What makes the IT College special is its academic staff that is all professionals in the field – a third of all of the lecturers come from IT firms and company or state IT departments.

Short description of the institution

The strengths of Estonian IT College are based on years of educational and development work using our network of highly educated and experienced specialists of Estonian ICT industry, third sector and academic world.

To provide well balanced knowledge based teaching and practice oriented training, IT College works very closely together with both founder universities as well as with ICT industry in Estonia. Good neighbors of Estonian IT College are Tallinn University of Technology and Tallinn Technology Park Tehnopol. The education in IT College is enriched through international cooperation and networking with more than twenty higher educational partners in different European countries.

The curricula

IT Systems Administration Graduates of this field of study will have an in-depth knowledge of the structure, indicators and functions of appropriate IT systems (computer and telecommunications networks, Internet, databases etc). They will be able to administer, expand and retune these systems, as well as contribute to developing new services and applications.

IT Systems Development The curriculum will give a comprehensive education in the field of software development and IT systems (computer and telecommunications networks, Internet, databases, etc.).

Graduates in this field of study will have a thorough knowledge of different programming languages and tools, development environments and teamwork basics that are necessary for the development of modern application software.

Information Systems Analysis Graduates in this field of study will have a balanced knowledge of the processes occurring in both IT and business systems. They will be able to participate in devising complex business information systems, applications or services and work as applications integrators, system architects, data systems developers and system analysts.

Our Cisco lab has 17 ro uters and 18 switches do pr ac ti ce yo ur skills!

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Technical Communication This new field of study in Estonia introduces students not only to the basics of IT but also skills in oral and written self-expression, and knowledge of design, printing technology, etc. Graduates in this subject area will be able to work in positions that require providing users of IT products and services with specific IT terminology and content. Graduates will have the skills of producing user guidelines, product catalogues and technical texts (both as publications and web-based presentations) for selected target groups, and designing advertising /promotional materials

Number of students

757 (May 2011)

International office

Ms. Martina Tsänkmann, Counsellor, International Exchange martina.tsankmann@itcollege.ee, +372 628 5831

Contact

Ms. Sigrid Tammiste, Marketing Manager sigrid.tammiste@itcollege.ee, +372 828 5817

General contact

+372 628 5800, info@itcollege.ee, Raja 4C, 12616, Tallinn, Estonia

Our Roboti cs Club with it s pr izes is one of our tr ademar ks

Internationalisation IT College has been part of the Erasmus Programme since November 1, 2003. The very first students were exchanged already in 2004.

In 2011, IT College has 22 partner universities in twelve different countries with which lecturers and students are exchanged actively. The number of outgoing and incoming students is increasing year after year. Foreign students are in IT College supported by ESN (Erasmus Student Network in Tallinn). IT College and our tutors work in close cooperation with ESN. Increasingly more IT College teaching staff is giving lectures in foreign higher education institutions (Erasmus partners) and more and more partner lecturers come to our school to teach, which we welcome enthusiastically. IT College is prepared to offer lectures/subjects in English totalling 173 ECTS, and a study programme in English is currently in development.

IT College participates in a range of Intensive Programmes (IPs) in the Erasmus Programme. An Intensive Programme is a short-term project to develop a study programme, which brings together higher education institutions of at least three European countries.

An Intensive Programme is a short programme of study for students and teaching staff of various countries and higher education institutions. IT College has participated or is participating in the following IPs:

For nine years IT College has been training Cisco specialists in Estonia Cisco Network Academy Program is a worldwide partnership between the Cisco Corporation and academic institutions such as IT College. Cisco’s role in the partnership is to provide various curricula, an online worldwide test engine and lab materials through the CNAP programme.

The academic institution’s role in the partnership is to provide teachers and educational facilities to teach the students the various curricula offered through the CNAP programme.

IT College is the regional academy for this programme here in Estonia, and we offer three out of all the curricula in the CNAP programme: CCNA, CCNP and CCNA security.

Truls T. Ringkjob - Cisco lecturer E-mail: truls.ringkjob@itcollege.ee

IT College values and stimulates youth interest in technology

• IPEAL – Intensive Programme on Embedded and Ambient Intelligence

In IT College operates the Robotics Club that is popular among students. The Robotics Club participates actively in the annual robot competition Robotex and the club members have been awarded numerous prizes.

The Robotics Club has been operating in IT College since 2002. The Club is run by Margus Ernits, a longstanding lecturer at IT College. Each year, we also instruct high school students and prepare them for the Robotex competition.

• IC-SID – Intercultural Approaches to Service Innovation and Design

Margus Ernits - Robotics Club instructor and lecturer E-mail: margus.ernits@itcollege.ee

• PIM – Promoting Intercultural Management Competencies for Working Life in the Baltic Sea Region

• Wisdom – Web Information System Data Organization Modeling Martina Tsänkmann Counselor, International Exchange E-mail: martina.tsankman@itcollege.ee

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Name of the institution

Tallinn Health Care College

General web site

www.ttk.ee

Short description of the institution

Tallinn Health Care College is located in two regions of Estonia – in capital Tallinn, and Kohtla-Järve, the north-eastern part of the country; and different courses are provided in Narva, Pärnu, Paide and Kuressaare.

Tallinn Health Care College as an internationally recognized applied higher education institution sees its mission in offering quality higher education to learners in the areas of health and well-being; in carrying out professional advanced training and in developing specialties through applied research and internationalization.

The college - recognized in Estonia and on international level – develops the areas that are important for society from the perspective of population health in cooperation with international programmes. The graduates have the readiness for lifelong learning and an opportunity to start working in the selected profession.

In addition to my expected result s of Erasmus exchange I understood the importance of communication with dif ferent people from dif ferent cultures in our life!

Inna Kon tareva

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The college is characterized by: • study programmes that correspond to national and international requirements and local specifics; • motivated learners; • inclusion of specialty professionals in studying, research and development processes; • cooperation with education institutions in Estonia and other countries; • highly qualified staff; • high level study and work environment, contemporary practical study instruments; • IT-environment that is in constant development; • active participation in programmes and projects in Estonia and foreign countries; • intensive cooperation with employers and speciality unions; • functioning alumni organization.

The main values of Tallinn Health Care College: • learner centeredness • equality • freedom and commitment • justice • competency and critical thinking • multiprofessionalism • internationalism and cooperation • healthy study and work environment

There should be more exchange programmes for students – it is such a great experience!

Jelena Poznaka, Olga Paršina from Latvia

Assistant Pharmacist Speciality of assistent pharmacist gives the possibility to work in pharmacies, companies and in other areas related to business of legal medications and different medical items. Period of studies 3 years.

Dental Technician Dental technicians are specialists in the field of different features and technologies of dentures, they have excellent manual skills and theoretical knowledge for design and construction of esthetic dentures. Period of studies 3,5 years.

Health Promotion Specialist Health promotion specialist’s activity focuses on the developing of health and living standard of individuals, groups, organizations and population. Period of studies: 3 years.

Nurse Graduates of basic nursing programme are able to offer nursing aid to people; to support, improve, maintain and restore human health; prevent diseases; relieve trouble and suffering.

Period of studies 3,5 years.

The curricula

Health Nurse Specialization after 3,5 years study period of nurse’s training. Health nurse is able to offer independent ambulatory nursing care services at family health and health centers, preschool children’s institutions, schools. Period of studies 1 year.

Midwife Graduates of midwifery programme instruct, supervise and take care of pregnant women, women in childbirth and postnatal period and consults women with gynecological problems, supervises the process of physiological childbirth and the care of newborn children, gives advice on family planning and how to be healthy. Period of studies 4,5 years.

Occupational Therapist Occupational therapist is a specialist of occupation and occupational performance. They are able to instruct clients how to increase independency in their everyday life. Period of studies 4 years.

Optometrist Optometrist’s main tasks are the examination and correction of human ophthalmic functions, and fitting, manufacturing and repairing spectacles. Period of studies 3,5 years.

Number of students

1378 (6.06.2011)

International relations

Ms. Tiina Juhansoo, Vice Rector for Development and Foreign Relations tiina.juhansoo@ttk.ee; phone: + 372 671 1730 Ms. Eve Epner, Assistant Eve.Epner@ttk.ee; phone: + 372 671 1713

Contact

Ms. Tiina Juhansoo, Phone + 372 671 1730, e-mail Tiina.Juhansoo@ttk.ee

Address

Kännu 67, 13418, Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn Health Care College has actively been participating in international cooperation and education programmes, we have cooperation in Lifelong Learning Programmes Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Nordplus, Tempus, Grundtvig etc., and taking part of activities of different international organizations like ENOTHE – European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education, EAIE – European Association for International Education, EURASHE – European Association of Institutions in Higher Education, EAOO European Academy of Optometry and Optics, EAHIL –

European Association for Health and Libraries, IUPE – International Union for Health Promotion and Education, COHEHRE – Consortium of Institutes of Higher Education in Health and Rehabilitation in Europe.

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Name of the institution

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences

General web site

www.euas.ee Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (EUAS) is a private institution of professional higher education that commenced its activities in 1992. One of the specifics of the EUAS is its network of study centre’s that covers the whole of Estonia and through which it offers the opportunity to obtain higher education in eleven Estonian towns without leaving the home place.

Short description of the institution

EUAS provides the opportunity to study both on the level of professional higher education and that of Master’s studies. The school is entitled to provide education according to the following curricula: business administration, arts and computer science and information technology. Lectures are delivered in Estonian, Russian and English.

EUAS is the largest private institution of higher education with the largest network of study centre in Estonia.

One of the greatest values of the EUAS in the Estonian higher education system is that it increases the regional accessibility to higher education. Each of EUAS’s curricula covers also the basics of entrepreneurship and economy, besides the specialist studies. The EUAS plays a significant role in educating small entrepreneurs, specialists and managers.

The curricula

EUAS has four main specialities on the level of professional higher education: entrepreneurship, management, information technology and design for creative entrepreneurship. In addition, there are 16 minor specialities. The level of Master’s study provides the opportunity to choose between three curricula: financial management and information technology, information technology management and tourism entrepreneurship and service management.

The academic structure of the EUAS encompasses four institutes – Entrepreneurship Institute, Management Institute, Information Technology Institute and Design Institute.

Number of students

3000

International relations

Suur-Sõjamäe 10a, Tallinn 11415, Estonia

Contact

Ms. Cadrin Lokotar

Address

International@euas.ee cadrin.lokotar@euas.ee

Studies in English: Business Administration and Entrepreneurship – 3 years/180 ECTS/ Diploma in Business Administration – contact International Students Service international@euas.ee

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My specialit y is not a nar row specialit y – after graduating from the Academy you can find wor k in the field of telecomm unication, elec tronics, military aviation, civil aviation, shipping.

Lauri Nassar, Managemen t of Communication and Navigation Systems Name of the institution

Estonian Aviation Academy

General web site

www.eava.ee

Short description of the institution

Estonian Aviation Academy is a state school of professional higher education, providing aviation diplomas and training aviation specialists for the whole of Estonia. The studies are conducted in accordance with the standard curricula meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA).

The curricula

A – Air Traffic Management, B – Aircraft Piloting, C – Aviation Management.

Number of students

~330

International relations

Mr. Paul Lääne, Coordinator of Co-operation Programmes, Studies Department

Contact

Paul Lääne, +372 744 8100, paul.laane@eava.ee

Address

Lennu Str. 40, Reola Ülenurme 61707, Tartu County, Estonia

International Cooperation of Estonian Aviation Academy Estonian Aviation Academy cooperation languages are English, Russian and German. The main objective is aviation networking.

1. Cooperation programmes: Erasmus, Leonardo, DoRa etc

• Projects with partners. Offers possibilities for Estonian Aviation Academy to develop aviation network, gain aviation competence and participate in international joint projects.

2. Cooperation with aviation enterprises, institutions and organizations Development of aviation curricula, and partners practice.

• Erasmus partners: bilateral agreements with 12 universities in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Turkey and France.

• Other bilateral agreements: USA, Finland.

• Student mobility offers the students the following possibilities: to study at least one semester at a partner university; to find a foreign enterprise for internship; to participate in the conferences and seminars at partner universities and at special summer universities; to get a consultant or a tutor for the diploma paper.

• Staff mobility offers our staff opportunities for development, so they can deliver lectures at partner universities, experience different education organizations, familiarize themselves with different curricula and syllabi, experience other methodical approaches and apply them in the study process at the Academy.

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Name of the institution

Estonian Maritime Academy

General web site

www.emara.ee Estonian Maritime Academy (EMA) is the only institution providing maritime education in Estonia. The studies are conducted on the basis of (the internationally recognized document) „The Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Convention“ (STCW 78) and other provisions governing maritime education. We operate since 1992 and from 2006 onwards we also provide programmes to Masters level. In 2009 the former separate educational institution Nautical College was integrated with the Academy to become the Nautical College of the EMA, a structural unit offering vocational training.

Short description of the institution

There is also a Research and Development Centre set up under Estonian Maritime Academy with the aim of developing co-operation between the Academy and Estonian maritime enterprises; organising transfer of knowledge outside the organisation and offering internationally competitive training, research and development, as well as innovative services to Estonian maritime enterprises (for their sustainable development) (e.g. Erasmus, DoRa, SPINNAKER, STOCA) We also have Continuing Education and Retraining Department. The main aim of this department is to organise courses and trainings for ship officers, owners of small (until 24 m length) ships, as well as representatives of public authorities.

Estonian Marine Academy has many traditions, we hold an annual conference dedicated to the European Maritime Day (May 20th) and a sailing regatta „TORMILIND CUP“.

The goal of Estonian Maritime Academy is to offer internationally recognised quality maritime education, to perform and coordinate the activities of maritime teaching and development and organise applied and scientific maritime research professional higher educatation.

Navigation Faculty (study period 5 years including 12 months sea-going practice) Deck officers Engineering Faculty (study period 5 years including 12 months sea-going practice) Ships` diesel power plants (ships`engineers) Ships`refrigeration plants (refrigerating engineers)

The curricula:

Maritime Faculty (4 years including appr. 6 months practice in companies and organizations) Port and shipping managment Waterways safety management Fishing and fish processing technology Master Studies (Study period of 1,5 years) “Maritime Affairs” in cooperation with Tallinn University of Technology Nautical College of EMA

Number of students:

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1150

Research and Development Center

Specialists in international cooperation

International Projects Raivo Portsmuth (project manager) Raivo.portsmuth@emara.ee +372 7135 548, +372 5100 777 Kristiina Pullerits ERASMUS and DoRa coordinator Kristiina.pullerits@emara.ee Liis Aavik, Public Relations Manager liis.aavik@emara.ee

Phone

+372 613 5525, +372 53 332 217

Email

Kristiina.Pullerits@emara.ee, Liis.Aavik@emara.ee

Address

Kopli 101, 11712 Tallinn, Estonia

Estonia is a maritime state, come and be part of it!

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Official name Republic of Estonia

(“Eesti Vabariik” in Estonian) Area 45,227 km2 Inhabitants 1,34 million Capital Tallinn (405,000 inhabitants) Official language Estonian Form of government Parliamentary Democracy National holiday February 24 (Independence Day) Currency Euro The Republic of Estonia is a member of the European Union, the Schengen Area, the OECD and NATO Estonia is in the Eastern European time zone (GMT/BST +02:00)