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STUDENT ABC
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STUDENT ABC ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/18
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Dear international student! The Office of Academic Affairs at Tallinn University of Technology (TTÜ) has prepared this Student ABC in order to make your arrival and stay at TTÜ and in Tallinn as comfortable as possible. Take some time to read it and get to know about the first important steps after your arrival, and to learn about the study system at TTÜ. We have also added important contact details that you may need and introductory details of various student organisations which can assist you during the course of your studies. If you could not attend the Orientation Days, please read the presentations and tutorials online at www.ttu.ee/orientation-days-5. If you still have any unanswered questions: • as an Erasmus or exchange student you can turn to: Mobility Centre E-mail: incoming@ttu.ee Room: U02 201 (Ehitajate tee 5) Phone: (+372) 620 3517 • as a degree student you can turn to: International Student Recruitment and Admissions Division E-mail: study@ttu.ee Room: U03 211A (Ehitajate tee 5) Phone: (+372) 620 2022 In order to be able to keep you updated about what is going on at Tallinn University of Technology, we will add your email address to the ESN TTÜ IC and Student Union mailing lists. Erasmus students will be also added to the ESN Tallinn mailing list. Please keep the Mobility Centre or International Student Recruitment and Admissions Division updated about any change to your email address.
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Contents Where to find assistance at TTÜ 8 Your study consultants 9 What to do when you have arrived (degree and exchange students) 10 Your checklist 10 EU students 11 Non-EU students 11 Accommodation 12 On campus 12 Off campus 13 Settling in: information for EU students 14 Registering your place of stay in the Population Register 14 Applying for an Estonian ID card 15 Medical insurance 16 Documents to present to your study consultant 17 Settling in: information for non-EU students 18 Applying for a temporary residence permit (TRP) for studying 18 Medical insurance contract 19 Registering your place of stay in the Population Register 19 Documents to present to your study consultant 20 Directions to the City District Government Office and Citizenship and Migration Bureau Office 21 How to get to TTÜ 22 Useful information about living in Estonia 23 How to obtain your public transport card 23 Student Identification Card - ISIC and ESC 24 Estonian banks and your bank account 26 Emergency numbers and other important contact details 26
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Public and national holidays in Estonia 28 Public holidays (days of rest) 28 National holidays 29 Studying in TTÜ 31 Academic calendar 32 Study Information System - ÕIS 34 Study plan for degree students 35 Study plan for exchange students 35 Registering for Physical Education (sports) 36 Exchange studies abroad 36 Scholarships 37 Services at TTÜ 38 The Mektory Innovation and Business Centre 38 Career counselling in TTÜ 39 TTÜ library 41 Other services on the TTÜ campus 43 Student life 45 The Student Union at Tallinn University of Technology 45 Faculty student councils 46 TTÜ Student House 46 Student life events 47 Some student organisations at TTÜ 48 Information channels for students 51 Tallinn University of Technology symbols 53 Dictionary 54 TTÜ international students and alumni from over 90 countries 55
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Where to find assistance at TTÜ If you don’t know who to turn to with your question: Academic issues: • Curriculum questions • Changes in schedules • ÕIS (Study Information System) • To sign a contract (the ‘Agreement for Covering the Cost of Tuition’) - this applies both for the tuition fee and tuition free places
Student Help Desk Room: U01-226 Contact your study consultant (see page 9)
Details about specific courses: • A course content • Information about grading and home assignments • Questions about tests/exams/essay requirements
Contact your course professor
Employment issues: • Information about working in Estonia • Writing your Curriculum Vitae
Contact the Career Centre www.ttu.ee/career
Other issues: • Information regarding a residence permit, health insurance, or a family practitioner • A certificate to apply for TRP • Living in Estonia
Contact the International Student Recruitment and Admissions Division Email: study@ttu.ee Room: U03-211 A (Ehitajate tee 5) Phone: (+372) 620 3414
Exchange issues: • Contact between home and host university: • Changing learning agreements • Letters of confirmation • Sending transcript of records • Exchange student visa and TRP • Sending faxes
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Contact the Mobility Centre Email: incoming@ttu.ee Room U02-201 (Ehitajate tee 5) Phone: (+372) 620 3517
Your study consultants Bachelor´s programmes: • Law: Archil Chochia, archil.chochia@ttu.ee, room SOC 325. Specialization in International Relations: Jelena Sõrmus, jelena.sormus@ttu.ee, room SOC 254. School of Business and Governance. • International Business Administration, TSEBA – Piret Levertand, piret.levertand@ttu.ee, room SOC 248, School of Business and Governance • Integrated Engineering: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@ttu.ee, room U05 203, School of Engineering • Cyber Security Engineering: Dagmar Tamme, dagmar.tamme@itcollege.ee, IT College building (Raja 4c). Master´s programmes: School of Business and Governance • Technology Governance: Egert Juuse, egert.juuse@ttu.ee, room SOC 430 • International Business Administration: Piret Levertand, piret.levertand@ttu.ee, room SOC 248 • International Relations and European-Asian Studies: Jelena Sõrmus, jelena.sormus@ttu.ee, room SOC 254 • Law: Archil Chochia, archil.chochia@ttu.ee, room SOC 325 School of Engineering • Environmental Management and Engineering: Katrin Soone, katrin.soone@ttu.ee, room SOC‑247 • European Architecture: Katrin Soone, katrin.soone@ttu.ee, room SOC‑247 • Industrial Engineering and Management: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@ttu.ee, room U05 203 • Mechatronics: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@ttu.ee, room U05 203 • Design and Engineering: Moonika Asu, moonika.asu@ttu.ee, room U05 203 • Technology of Wood and Plastic: Raili Klesment, raili.klesment@ttu.ee, room U04 201 • Materials and Processes of Sustainable Energetics: Raili Klesment, raili.klesment@ttu.ee, room U04 201
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School of Information Technologies • Cyber Security, Faculty of Information Technology – Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@ttu.ee, room ICT 407 (Akadeemia tee 15A) • Computer and System Engineering: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@ttu.ee, room ICT 407 (Akadeemia tee 15A) • Communicative Electronics: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@ttu.ee, room ICT 407 (Akadeemia tee 15A) • E-Governance Technologies and Services: Kairi Põder, kairi.poder@ttu.ee, room ICT 640 (Akadeemia tee 15A) • Health Care Technology: Katri Kadakas, katri.kadakas@ttu.ee, room ICT 407 (Akadeemia tee 15A) School of Science: • Engineering Physics: Maarja Märss, maarja.marss@ttu.ee, room U04 208 Please use the employee search facility at the upper right-hand corner of the TTÜ website (www.ttu.ee/en) to find contact information for TTÜ employees.
What to do when you have arrived (degree and exchange students)? There are some important things to take care of after you arrive in Tallinn and reach TTÜ. Please note that the steps to take are a bit different between EU and non-EU students, as well as between degree and exchange students. Please pay full attention to the next few pages and keep in mind the fact that, if you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact the International Student Recruitment and Admissions Division or the Mobility Centre (the contact details are on page 5).
Your checklist Orange - only applicable to degree students Blue - only applicable to exchange students
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EU students • Find and organise your accommodation (page 12) • Register your place of residence (where you live in Tallinn) in the Population Register by visiting the Tallinn City District Government Office (page 14) • Apply for your Estonian ID-card (page 15) • Check the situation with your medical insurance. In addition to your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) we recommend that you take out an extra health insurance policy • Present a copy of your Estonian ID card to your study consultant • Enjoy your studies at Tallinn University of Technology!
Non-EU students • Find and organise your accommodation (page 12) • Apply for your temporary residence permit if you have not done it before your arrival (page 18) • Register your place of residence (where you live in Tallinn) in the Population Register by visiting the Tallinn City District Government Office (page 19) • Arrange your obligatory medical insurance within two months of your arrival in Estonia (page 19). Present a copy of your medical health insurance to the International Student Recruitment and Admissions Division • Present a copy of your TRP card and your contact details (your address in Estonia and your local phone number) to your study consultant • Enjoy your studies at Tallinn University of Technology! Orange - only applicable to degree students Blue - only applicable to exchange students
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Accommodation On campus If you are interested in staying in a TTÜ dormitory and you have not yet applied, please follow the instructions here: www.ttu.ee/accommodation. If you have booked a room in a TTÜ dormitory and have paid the deposit before arrival, after you arrive, go to the dormitory office to get the key for you room. Mustamäe Office Raja tn 4D, Tallinn 12616 Tel (+372) 620 3651; (+372) 620 3651; Fax (+372) 620 3650 Email: campus@campusttu.ee Siidisaba Office Siidisaba 7, Room 109, Tallinn 11311 Tel (+372) 5303 1090; (+372) 5303 1090; Fax (+372) 620 3650 Email: katre@campusttu.ee International payment: Beneficiary: MTU TTU ULIOPILASKULA Address: Raja 4D, Tallinn 12616, Estonia Bank: SEB Address: Tornimae 2, Tallinn 15010, Estonia IBAN: EE 481010220011660018 BIC (SWIFT): EEUHEE2X NB: Your reference number is written on your invoices and on your contract - please note that payment will not succeed without the reference number. In case you arrive when the dormitory administrative office is already closed for the day, you will need to stay temporarily at the TTÜ Academic Hostel (between one to three nights, if you arrive on a Friday afternoon).
Academic Hostel (for short-period stays only): Email: info@academichostel.com Address: Akadeemia tee 11/1, 12611 Tallinn Phone: (+372) 620 2275
Off campus If you are looking for privately rented accommodation in Tallinn, you have plenty of options depending upon your needs. Property search portals: • www.city24.ee • www.kv.ee If you have any questions regarding private rooms and apartments for rent, feel free to contact Ms Margit Joa of Pindi Real Estate via email at margit.joa@pindi.ee NB: Apartment prices depend upon the location and the number of rooms. Utilities are usually not included in monthly rental prices and, depending upon the building, can vary greatly. We advise you to ask in advance about the variable cost of utilities. Tenants can also ask to see bills from previous years so that they can estimate the monthly overall costs. One of the biggest expenses is usually heating during the winter period. Student apartments: • www.1home.ee • www.tallinnstudent.eu • www.airbnb.com • toth.ee/knight-house • www.bestapartments.ee More information about off-campus accommodation can be found here: www.ttu.ee/off-campus-accommodation.
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If your address changes then your new address has to be registered with the City District Government Office within thirty days. When you are leaving Tallinn, please deregister at the same city district government at which you originally registered your home address. If there is any money left on your Ühiskaart that you would like back, or if you want to recycle your card, please go to the office of Tallinn City Government (Vabaduse väljak 7, the first floor), or the Airport R-Kiosk.
Settling in: Information for EU students
Students living in TTÜ dormitories: you should make sure that you get a copy of your rental agreement from the dormitory office. This document is important, as it shows a place of residence in Estonia. Take this agreement, along with your passport or other identification document, to the City District Government Office.
Registering your place of stay in the Population Register
Students with private accommodation: when renting apartments in Tallinn, you should take along your passport or another identification document as well as your rental agreement.
After moving to a new residence, the individual is obliged to submit their residence details to the Population Register in order to register their place of residence. In order to enter the required details, the individual must submit a written residence notice to the respective local government agency, this being the Tallinn City District Government Office. There are nine city district government offices in Tallinn, and any one of them can be used to register one’s place of residence. The closest one to Tallinn University of Technology is:
Mustamäe City District Government Office Tammsaare tee 135 Phone: (+372)645 7500; (+372) 645 7511 Email: mustamae@tallinnlv.ee Business hours: Monday 08:15-12:00 & 13:00-18:00; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:1512:00 & 13:00-17:00; Friday 08:15-12:00 & 13:00-16:00. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Public transport: buses No 10, 27, 33 and 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to ‘E. Vilde tee’ station. Alternative option: bus No 10 from ‘Tehnikaülikool’ to ‘Szolnok’ station (in the VäikeÕismäe direction).
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Applying for an Estonian ID card Based on EU regulations (the Citizen of the European Union Act, § 14: Application for an Estonian identity card), international students coming from the EU (including from EEA countries and Switzerland) must obtain the right of temporary residence in Estonia. An EU citizen must, within a period of one month from the registration of their place of residence, personally contact the Citizenship and Migration Bureau to apply for an Estonian ID card which certifies their right of temporary residence in Estonia. Besides being one of the requirements for residing in Estonia, the ID card gives you certain advantages such as, for example, being the only identity document to be accepted on the internet. The ID card enables you to get great discounts when using public transportation, it allows you to apply for scholarships, and you can use internet banking, book cinema tickets, use e-libraries, and also printing services at TTÜ. If you have lost your ID card or if you experience any problems in using e-services, please call the ID card helpline on 1777 or (+372) 677 3377 (when calling from abroad).
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Take these documents with you to apply: • Application form (this can be filled out at the Citizenship and Migration Bureau) • Identification document • Document showing that you have paid the state fee • Colour photo 4 x 5cm (this can also be taken at the Citizenship and Migration Bureau, free of charge). Go to the Citizenship and Migration Bureau Office. The closest one to the Tallinn University of Technology is the Tammsaare Service Point. A H Tammsaare tee 47, Tallinn Reception hours: Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00 Phone: (+372) 612 3000 Email: ppa@politsei.ee Public transport: buses No 36 or 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to the ‘Järve’ station stop (in the Viru direction), or No 23 from ‘Üliõpilaste tee’ or ‘Raja’ to the ‘Tuisu’ station stop (in the Bussijaam direction).
Recommended doctor in Mustamäe: Jürgenson Family Medicine Centre, Dr Le Vallikivi. Address: Sõpruse pst 179/181 Phone: 652 5250 (appointments must be made in advance by phone) Opening hours Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00 ‘Hamma’ Dentist Akadeemia tee 20, Third Floor Telephone to register: (+372) 656 1460 or (+372) 553 6605. Present you ISIC card for a discount.
Documents to present to your study consultant Degree students from the EU, please present the following documents: • Your Estonian ID card • Upon being granted access to the ÕIS, please update your personal details, such as providing your Estonian phone number and your Estonian place of residence (your home address in Estonia) Students must notify their study consultant of any changes to their contact details.
Medical insurance According to European regulations, medical insurance which is purchased in one of the EU countries is valid within the whole European Union area. However, in order to be able to use medical services abroad, EU citizens should hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which is issued in the country which forms the individual’s permanent place residence, ie their home country. As a holder of the European Health Insurance Card you have the same right for the provision of medical services in Estonia as do all Estonian citizens. For more information about doctor visits, legislation, and the Estonian health care system please visit the Estonian Health Insurance Fund website: www.haigekassa.ee/en If you are not a holder of a European Health Insurance Card, any Estonian health care institution has the right to charge you for the provision of services. In this case a refund can be made once you turn to the health care fund in your home country. However, the same procedure of making an appointment before visiting a doctor applies for holders of the European Health Insurance Card.
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Settling in: information for non-EU students
Medical insurance contract
Applying for a temporary residence permit (TRP) for studying
If you are coming from a non-EU country you should follow the requirements of the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board and obtain a medical insurance policy in Estonia for the same validity period as your temporary residence permit.
The temporary residence permit card (the TRP card) is an electronic document which contains your fingerprints and which states that an international student (a non-EU citizen) has been issued with a temporary residence permit for the purpose of carrying out their studies in Estonia. A TRP is issued for a period of validity which lasts until the end of the nominal study period, and for no longer than the estimated duration of one’s studies (three years if you are on a bachelor’s course, or two years for a master’s). You can apply for a TRP at a Citizenship and Migration Bureau Office. The closest one to the Tallinn University of Technology is Tammsaare Service Point (A H Tammsaare tee 47). Public transport: buses No 36 or 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to the ‘Järve’ station stop (in the Viru direction). To apply for a TRP, you are required to make a reservation in advance. Your reservation can be done by phone (612 3000) or online (broneering.politsei.ee). This electronic document also gives you certain advantages. It is the only document that is accepted on the internet: you can get great discounts on the use of public transportation, it allows you to use online banking services, and to log-in to the ÕIS (the Study Info System), apply for scholarships, book cinema tickets, or use e-libraries. The residence permit card does not function as a travel document: whenever you travel, do not forget to take your passport with you. Migration advisors Migration advisors at the Police and Border Guard Board will help you to understand the legal details in relation to your temporary residence permit for studies, temporary residence permit for work, long-term residence permit, etc. Consultation is provided via phone, email, Skype call, or by appointment. Phone: (+372) 612 3500 (Mon-Fri 09:00-15.00) Email: migrationadvice@politsei.ee Skype: EstonianPolice_MigrationAdvice
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Arrange your obligatory medical insurance contract within two months of your arrival in Estonia. Your medical insurance must be available during the full validity period of your residence permit and the insurance coverage for an insurance period of one year must be a minimum of 6,000 euros. If you have any questions regarding insurance matters, feel free to contact: KindlustusEst via email at info@kindlustusest.ee or visit them in person at Mustamäe tee 55, Second Floor, 10621 Tallinn.
Registering your place of stay in the Population Register After moving to a new residential address, everyone is obliged to submit their residence details to the Population Register so that their place of residence is officially registered. In order to enter these details, each individual must submit a written residential notice to the responsible local authority department, this being the Tallinn City District Government Office. There are nine city district government offices in Tallinn, and any one of them can be used to register one’s place of residence. The closest one to the Tallinn University of Technology is: Mustamäe City District Government Office Tammsaare tee 135 Phone: 645 7500; 645 7511 Email: mustamae@tallinnlv.ee Business hours: Monday 08:15-12:00 & 13:00-18:00; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:1512:00 & 13:00-17:00; Friday 08:15-12:00 & 13:00-16:00. Public transport: buses No 10, 27, 33 and 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to ‘E. Vilde tee’ station. Alternative option: bus No 10 from ‘Tehnikaülikool’ to ‘Szolnok’ station (in the VäikeÕismäe direction).
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If your residential address changes, your new address has to be registered at your local city district government office within thirty days. When you leave Tallinn, please deregister by visiting the same city district government office at which you originally registered your residential address. If there is any money left on your Ühiskaart which you would like back, or if you want to recycle your card, please visit the Tallinn City Government Office (Vabaduse väljak 7, first floor) or in the airport R-Kiosk.
Directions to the City District Government Office and Citizenship and Migration Bureau Office. City District Government Office in Mustamäe (Tammsaare tee 135)
Students living in TTÜ dormitories: you should make sure that you have acquired a copy of your rental agreement from the dormitory office. This document is important as it shows your place of residence in Estonia. Take this agreement along with your passport or other identification document to the City District Government Office. Students with private accommodation: when renting apartments in Tallinn, you should take along your passport or another identification document as well as your rental agreement.
Public transport: buses No 10, 27, 33 and 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to ‘E. Vilde tee’ station.
Documents to present to your study consultant • A copy of your Estonian temporary residence permit card (TRP card)
Citizenship and Migration Bureau Office (Tammsaare tee 47)
* Upon gaining access to the ÕIS, please update your personal details, such as your Estonian phone number and your Estonian place of residence (your home address in Estonia)
Public transport: buses No 36 or 45 from the ‘Tehnikaülikool’ stop to the ‘Järve’ station stop (in the Viru direction), or No 23 from ‘Üliõpilaste tee’ or ‘Raja’ to the ‘Tuisu’ station stop (in the Bussijaam direction). Orange - only applicable to degree students Blue - only applicable to exchange students
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Useful information about living in Estonia How to obtain your public transport card
How to get to TTÜ You can reach TTÜ from various parts of Tallinn by using trolleybuses Nos 3 and 4, or buses Nos 10, 11, 23, 27, 33, and 36. From the airport to Tallinn city centre - bus No 2 takes you directly to Tallinn city centre. From Tallinn city centre the easiest way to TTÜ is via trolleybus No 3 or bus No 36. To TTÜ campus by trolley Take trolleybus No 3 from the ‘KAUBAMAJA’ stop just next to the Viru shopping centre. Get off at the ‘KEEMIA’ stop which is about twenty-five minutes from the city centre. The TTÜ campus is located just next to this trolleybus stop. To TTÜ campus by bus Take bus No 36 from the ‘VIRU’ bus stop near the beginning of Viru street in the city centre. After about twenty-five minutes, get off at the ‘TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL’ stop. This is located just in front of the TTÜ main building.
Everyone in Tallinn who has registered their residential address (students with a valid TRP card and EU citizens) can use public transport for free with the Public Transport Card. Anyone who has not registered their residential address in Tallinn or who is not a Tallinn resident (student with visas from third-party countries and EU students, or anyone who has not yet received their ID card), cannot make use of the discounts for Tallinn residents and will have to buy credit for the card system from authorised sellers (R-kiosks, the Post Office in the TTÜ SOCbuilding foyer, etc). After buying your card for two euros you will have to activate your card and add your personal details to it. If you are eligible for any discounts, you must personalise your Public Transport Card in order to be able to make use of those discounts. Personalising cards is free, so either do it online (www.pilet.ee), at the public service office (Vabaduse väljak 7), or at other Tallinn City Government sales points. Elsewhere the service costs €1. Personalised e-tickets are only valid with proof of identity (an Estonian ID card or TRP card). The Public Transport Card can also be replaced by another contact-free card (eg. a student card) which meets the RFID technology standard. Validate your journey with the Public Transport Card immediately after entering a public transport vehicle. Electronic validators are located alongside every door in all public transportation vehicles.
More information about public transport timetables is available at: www.soiduplaan.tallinn.ee By taxi Always check the prices first, which should be posted on the taxi’s right-hand rear window. These consist of a base fare which is usually between €2.20 and €3.20 plus two separate per-kilometre rates (one for the daytime, one for the night), which should normally be around €0.40 and €0.96. When in doubt, you can ask the driver about the approximate price to your destination before you get in. Ordering a taxi by phone is always the best strategy, as you’ll avoid the dishonest taxis that prey on tourists. A list of taxi companies along with their daytime base fares and per-kilometre rates is available at www.taksod.net. Mobile apps, Taxify and Uber, are widely used as an easy and affordable option to order taxis.
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E-TICKETS Singe ride tickets for cash
Price
1 ticket from driver
2€
1 discount ticket from driver
1€
your application to the Student Union Office, your card will be ready within ten days and you will receive an email telling you when you can pick it up.
ISIC for 1-year
First card 2,80 €
Tickets for credit loaded onto the Smartcard
Price
Tallinn 1h ticket
ISIC for 2-years
Estonian Student Card
7,90 €
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1.10 €
Extending 6,40 € 11,50 €
Extended every year with a sticker being added
Tallinn 1h discount ticket
0,55 €
Replacing 6,40 €
3,60 €
Smartcard tickets
Price
Tallinn 1 day e-ticket
3.00 €
Tallinn 3 day e-ticket
5.00 €
The ISIC card provides its holders with a number of discounts and special offers in shops, at cinemas and theatres, on various transportation services, in sport clubs, and at many other locations in Estonia, as well as in many other countries around the world. Find details of all of the discounts on the website: www.isic.ee.
Tallinn 5 day e-ticket
6.00 €
Tallinn 30 day e-ticket
23.00 €
Tallinn 30 day e-discount ticket*
8.50 €
* The discount ticket is also for students who have an Estonian ID code but who have not registered in Tallinn. More information is available at www.tallinn.ee/eng/pilet
Student Identification Card – ISIC and ESC As a student in Estonia, you can apply for the International Student Identity Card, ISIC, or the Estonian Student Card, ESC. Both cards can be obtained from the TTÜ Student Union Office. You can download an application form for an International Student Identity Card, ISIC, or for the Estonian Student Card, ESC (www.ttu.ee/student-card-2). Complete it on your computer, print it out, take your picture with you (measuring at least 307 x 372 pixels), and bring it with you to Student Union Office U01-217. Payments must be in cash only. After you have delivered
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There is also the option of getting an ISIC Maestro card. This is a student card and international debit card all in one. You can get yours from the nearest SEB Bank branch or from SWEDBANK. Exchange students from non-EU countries will have to visit the Mobility Centre before applying and request an enrolment confirmation letter, which proves that you are a student at TTÜ. NB: You only need one student card. If you already have an ISIC Maestro card then you don’t need another student card. If you have any questions: TTÜ Student Union Email: info@tipikas.ee Room: U01-217 Phone: (+372) 620 3621 / (+372) 512 1933 Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00
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Estonian banks and your bank account International students usually open a bank account at one of the following banks: • • • • •
SEB www.seb.ee Swedbank www.swedbank.ee Nordea www.nordea.ee LHV www.lhv.ee Citadele www.citadele.ee
At some of the banks (SEB and Swedbank for example), it is possible to order an ISIC student card and debit card in one. Please refer to previous information about the ISIC card for more details.
and dentist, please see page X. If you feel the need for urgent psychiatric help, you can turn to SA PERH Psychiatry Clinic, at Paldiski mnt 52, or telephone them on 617 2650. Stolen documents First visit your nearest police station, and then inform your home embassy or consulate. Tallinn police stations: Address: Kolde pst 65, 10321 Tallinn Open: Mon-Fri 08.00-19.00 Phone: (+372) 612 3000 E-post: pohja@politsei.ee
Opening bank accounts can be expensive if you don’t yet have your temporary residence permit (this is required for non-EU citizens). Different banks have different terms and conditions and also prices for their services, so it is advisable to research beforehand in order to find out which of the service providers is the most suitable for you.
Address: Rahumäe tee 6/1, 11316 Tallinn Open: Mon-Fri 08.00-19.00 Phone: (+372) 612 3000 E-post: pohja@politsei.ee
NB: To open a bank account with Swedbank under special conditions (your pending TRP application), please have a word with your study consultant so that you can get a certificate which proves your student status at Tallinn University of Technology.
Foreign representations in or near Estonia You can find the latest information about foreign embassies and consulates here: www.vm.ee/ en/country-representations/foreign-representations
Emergency numbers and other important contact details
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Email: vminfo@vm.ee Address: Islandi väljak 1, 15049 Tallinn Phone: (+372) 637 7000
In case of emergency (police, ambulance, fire service) please call 112. Calls to emergency numbers are free of charge. The medical emergency centre is located not far from TTÜ at J Sütiste tee 19. It is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. In order to visit, you need five euros, an EU health card, and your valid ID. Another emergency centre is located at East-Tallinn Central Hospital, Ravi tn 18 (near Hotel Olümpia in the city centre). There may be long queues and these centres are for emergencies only. If you become ill with non-emergency symptoms then please visit your general health practitioner (doctor) or a pharmacy. For a recommended doctor
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Public and national holidays in Estonia Public holidays (days of rest) 1 January - New Year’s Day 24 February - Independence Day (1918), the anniversary of the declaration which acted as the founding of the republic of Estonia. After this declaration was made, Estonia was forced to fight a war of independence against Soviet Russia in the east and Baltic-German forces in the south. During this war Estonia secured its borders and concluded the Tartu Peace Treaty with Soviet Russia on 2 February 1920. First Sunday after the first full moon of spring - Easter Sunday Two days before Easter Sunday - Good Friday 1 May - Spring Day Seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday - Pentecost 23 June - Victory Day, which commemorates the victory of Estonian forces over those of the Baltic Germans (led by the Landswehr) at the Battle of Võnnu (Cesis) in northern Latvia in 1919, during which Estonian forces thwarted an attempt to restore Baltic-German control over the region. This day is marked by important official ceremonies. 24 June - St John’s Day or Midsummer’s Day and its equally important Midsummer’s Eve is a traditional celebration which is held on the night of 23 June. This day is the closest to the longest day of the year, when twilight and dawn appear to merge. The evening of the 23rd and well into the morning of the 24th is celebrated with bonfires and a traditional celebratory menu. 20 August - Restoration of Independence Day. Dramatic developments in the Soviet Union in August 1991 resulted in the three Baltic countries finally regaining their independence. On 20 August 1991 Estonia issued a decision confirming the re-establishment of its independence on the basis of the historical continuity of its statehood.
24 December - Christmas Eve 25 December - Christmas Day 26 December - Boxing Day
National holidays 6 January - Epiphany 2 February - Anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty, which was signed on 2 February 1920 in Tartu, between Soviet Russia and Estonia. With this treaty Soviet Russia finally recognised the independence of Estonia. 14 March - Native Language Day Second Sunday of May - Mothers’ Day
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4 June - National Flag Day. The Estonian tricolour flag was first consecrated as the flag of the Estonian Student Society on 4 June 1884 in Otepää.
Studying in TTÜ
14 June - Day of Mourning and Commemoration. On 14 June 1941 the first mass deportation from the Baltic States took place. Over 10,000 Estonians were deported to Siberia. Another large-scale deportation took place in March 1949, when more than 20,000 Estonians were deported to Siberia. Altogether up to 60,000 Estonians were killed or deported in the 1940s.
Practical information - please take a look here: http://www.ttu.ee/academic-information/; and here: www.ttu.ee/during-studies, for exchange students.
22 September - Resistance Fighting Day. On 22 September 1944, Soviet troops conquered Tallinn. The Estonian national tricolour flag was torn from the flag pole on Tallinn’s Pikk Hermann Tower and was replaced by the symbol of the new occupation, the Soviet banner. 2 November - All Souls’ Day Second Sunday of November - Fathers’ Day 16 November - Declaration of Sovereignty Day. On 16 November 1988, the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR adopted a declaration of national sovereignty under which Estonian laws should take precedence over Soviet Union ones.
Academic year and terms - an academic year consists of two terms (autumn and spring terms). Both terms are sixteen weeks long, and at the end of each term, there is a three-week exam session. If required, there is an extra week during which additional examinations can be held. ECTS - The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard for comparing the study attainment and performance of students of higher education across the European Union and other collaborating European countries. One ECTS credit corresponds to 26 hours of study by a student. Student code - at TTÜ you need a unique student code, one which identifies the student. You will get your student code from your designated dean’s office. To access ÕIS (the Study Info System) there are two options. The first option is with your TRP/ID card. If you have not yet received it, you may also access ÕIS with a username and password. In order to receive these, first get your student code from the dean’s office and bring it to the IT department in SOC 132. Please note that you also need to show a form of ID. You will need your student code to enter onto on all applications, tests, and other papers which you are handed while at the university.
Orange - only applicable to degree students Blue - only applicable to exchange students
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Academic calendar Here are some of the most important dates in the academic year. The full academic calendar is available on the TTÜ website.
2017
30 – 31 August
Orientation days for international students
4 September
Beginning of the autumn term
Deadlines for submitting a final study plan:
2018
14 September (at 5pm)
School of Business and Governance; School of Information Technologies
15 September (at 5pm)
School of Science; School of Engineering
18 September
The university’s anniversary
24 December – 1 January
Christmas Holidays
2 – 20 January
Main examination session
22 – 27 January
Additional examination session
27 January
End of the autumn semester
29 January
Beginning of the spring semester
Deadlines for submitting a final study plan:
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8 February (at 5pm)
School of Business and Governance; School of Information Technologies
9 February (at 5pm)
School of Science; School of Engineering
21 May - 9 June
Main examination session
11 – 16 June
Additional examination session
16 June
End of the spring term
29 June
End of the academic year 2017/2018, beginning of the summer holiday
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Study Information System – ÕIS
Study plan for degree students
ÕIS is the web-based study information system for TTÜ in which you can: • register for courses and exams • see course timetables • submit applications (for scholarships, a thesis, etc) • provide feedback and receive your study results
Students must arrange a list of courses for the term from their required subjects (compulsory courses) and optional subjects (elective courses), with the available courses depending upon their faculty.
Students are responsible for keeping their personal information properly updated (email address, phone number, place of residence in Estonia) via ÕIS. To find out how it works, refer here: www.ois2.ttu.ee and click on the ‘help’ button. The deadline for submitting your individual ‘Study Plan’ is announced each year in the academic calendar. You may register for courses until the deadline is reached for submitting a final study plan, which is also listed in the calendar. Please note that the deadlines for submitting a study plan vary in different schools. You can find the list of courses which are available in English and also the timetables at: ois2.ttu.ee>ENG>Timetables> and click on the English flag. Please take notice of the study weeks: the first week of each term is always week number one; therefore the term starts on an odd number, with the second week being an even number. Some lectures may take place every odd week, and others every even week. Some subjects are taught during the first half of the term - these subjects are marked S1 (autumn) or K1 (spring) - or during the second half of the term, marked S2 and K2 respectively.
Free choice studies Each curriculum in the university includes a free-choice study module in which the student can choose any courses that they prefer. Courses held by other Estonian universities can also be chosen. Students on free tuition programmes may choose as many subjects as they want. Please note that the majority of the courses are taught in Estonian, so please consult your dean’s office before you register for any courses.
Study plan for exchange students Exchange students should make out their study plans themselves. Study plans are available at: ois2.ttu.ee>ENG>Timetables> and then click on the English flag after which you will be able to find the codes for the international programmes. You may choose from all of the programmes that are taught in English. Click each code under the course’s faculty. Please note that during the two first weeks of the term the timetables may change. When you take courses from different schools and programmes, make sure that the course times do not overlap. If you are using the search button to look up courses, it will display all courses, including those in Estonian. Language courses and sports-related course are not listed in the timetables - these schedules will be forwarded to you by the Mobility Centre. After you have received your ÕIS access from the IT Department in Room SOC-132, you can create your personal timetable (Timetables>Personal timetable). You do not need an ÕIS password to be able to check the timetables. Important information about grading Some lectures, seminars, and laboratory exercises are evaluated as ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. These include Estonian Language and Culture, language courses, and Physical Education (sports). If your university does not accept this grading system, it is advisable for you to avoid taking these courses. Orange - only applicable to degree students Blue - only applicable to exchange students
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Registering for Physical Education (sports) Physical Education (PE) belongs to the free study module. In order to enrol for PE classes, you must register via ÕIS. The step-by-step tutorial on how to enrol is available on our website, which you can find here: www.ttu.ee/in-english-8
TTÜ also has bilateral agreements in place with several universities in Asia and North America. These students can apply for scholarships from their destination countries, universities, and private foundations.
Enrolment takes place during the first two weeks of every term.
Do not miss out on your chance. Studying abroad will change your life! Please take time to view more information which is available here: www.ttu.ee/studyabroad and www.ttu.ee/internship
Students who don’t pay a tuition fee can enrol in two terms of PE courses free of charge. After that a small fee is applied. For fee-paying students, a fee for courses is applicable.
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You can choose between: • badminton • basketball • volleyball • table tennis • gym • aerobics • additional sports will be added during the year - keep yourself up-to-date by following our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ttusport/
TTÜ students with a good academic performance have the option to apply for scholarships. More information can be found here: www.ttu.ee/scholarships Students can apply twice a year for a scholarship - in autumn and in spring. Since the most important factor in applying for a scholarship is the student’s grade point average, students who have just begun the first term of their studies cannot apply. Scholarships are also awarded by the TTÜ Student Union. The purpose of the student council scholarships is to reward entrepreneurship and study motivation, and to provide support to students who have special needs (disabilities) or a difficult socio-economic situation.
Students who are training on their own can reach an agreement with a coach to earn three ECTS without attending PE classes. Contact the TTÜ sports club director, Rait Käbin, to sort this out: rait.kabin@ttu.ee If you have any questions then please contact us at: sport@ttu.ee
Exchange studies abroad All students at TTÜ have the opportunity to enhance their studies by spending at least one term in one of the many TTÜ partner universities. Exchange studies at those universities which are located in EU member states are funded by the Erasmus+ programme. With the Erasmus+ programme, students may go abroad for periods between two and twelve months. The same student may be applicable for grants to study abroad for a total of twelve months maximum per study cycle. You can also carry out your internship in EU member states.
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Services at TTÜ The Mektory Innovation and Business Centre What makes a person successful? Well, successful people have all had ideas. But does just having great ideas make a person successful? Hardly! If you want to achieve something, if you want to be successful, you need to turn your ideas into reality. Tallinn University of Technology’s Mektory Innovation and Business Centre is a home for the modern student. The centre offers a creative and playful work environment for students so that they are able to work on their ideas. We also have a wide range of laboratories for your prototyping needs. Now onto the important question: what will it cost for you or what do you have to do so that you can use these rooms and laboratories? The answer is that for all TTÜ students it’s absolutely FREE. So get off the couch, gather up a bunch of enthusiastic friends, and come and check out the centre. Come and do some brainstorming, work on your ideas and create some prototypes. Don’t wait. Start working on your success story today! To encourage student entrepreneurship, Mektory runs a pre-incubation programme called STARTERtech, and hosts the TTÜ Mektory Startup Competition on an annual basis. Students from all of the curricula are invited to take part in both programmes. STARTERtech is a free interdisciplinary four-month business development programme for all students. The programme consists of lectures, workshops, mentoring, and coaching from top experts and entrepreneurs. The TTÜ Mektory Startup Competition is held after the pre-incubation period. The finals in December are held in a pitching format, so that you will have the opportunity to practice selling your ideas. The grand prize is a trip to Silicon Valley, or to another comparable business centre. To find out more, please visit: www.mektory.eu and www.facebook.com/MEKTORY
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Career counselling in TTÜ The TTÜ Career Centre helps students to plan their career and to be successful in their studies and work. We offer information, counselling, training, consultation, and cooperation. For students • Career counselling • Psychological counselling • Counselling for students with special needs • Career seminars • Internship and job search preparation • Internship and job offers Career counselling • In Estonian and in English • An appointment needs to be made beforehand • Career counsellor helps with the following issues: - University admission and choosing a speciality - Self-analysis - Time management and self-governing - Combining studies and work - Job searches and applying - writing a CV and cover (application) letter - Preparing for a job interview Counselling for students with special needs • Counselling in various areas related to studying, accommodation, and support measures, including: - Admissions and studying - Physical adaptation of the study environment - Organising studies - Accommodation - Cultural activities - Scholarships and other support measures
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We recommend that you inform the university about your special need(s) as early as possible. Get in touch with the counsellor for students with special needs (Sven Kõllamets: sven.kollamets@ttu.ee), admission specialist, TTU Student Campus, or faculty. Psychological counselling The purpose of psychological counselling is to support those students who are experiencing study-related and personal difficulties. In a safe and caring atmosphere students can confidentially discuss all of the topics that concern them: insecurity, excessive worry or anxiety, lack of motivation, depression, unexpected life events, difficulties in making choices, etc. International students may experience exactly the same difficulties as local students; however, they may face some extra challenges and could sometimes find it hard to adjust to a new environment. Common problems include: • feeling isolated • missing the familiar • difficulties in understanding local culture or people, or in making new contacts • a different climate • different teaching methods, or expectations from professors or courses Together with the counsellor, all of these topics and possible solutions can be discussed. Counselling sessions are confidential (information about a student’s identity and the topics discussed will not be disclosed), and are free of charge. Students can make an appointment by contacting the counsellor via email: counselor@ttu.ee Our counselling services are free of charge. More information is available via the website: www.ttu.ee/career-en, career@ttu.ee In addition, you can find additional information at: http://www.tudengiveeb.ee/en (the Estonian student and employer information portal). Information: • Studying in Estonia • Living in Estonia • Working and internships in Estonia • Job and internship offers
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TTÜ library Email info@lib.ttu.ee Phone: (+372) 620 3553 Web: www.ttu.ee/library Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-20:00, Sat 11:00-16:00, prior to public holidays 08:30-12:00, closed on the last Friday of every month. Opening hours during summertime: Mon 13:00-19:00, Tue-Thu, 08:30-15:00, Fri 08:30-14:00, closed Sat & Sun. In the TTÜ library there are five hundred different reading and study places, plus public computers on every floor, a computer lab, and free WiFi. The library has self-service book lending machines (Self Check-outs) on the second and third floors of the library building, and a self-service book return machine (Self Check-in) on the first floor. Within the library are group and individual study rooms and self-service scanning, printing, and copying stations. To register as a TTÜ library user you need to: • fill in the registration card • pay the card fee of 2 EUR Students who have the Estonian ID/TRP card can use it as a library card and registration is free of charge. To visit the library once without borrowing any books it is also possible to buy a visitor card (0.50 EUR). A list of required course books is provided by the lecturers. So that you can find books and their call numbers, use the online catalogue, ESTER www.ester.ee. Find the right shelf number with the help of the Open Stack Guide in ESTER. The TTÜ library provides campus-wide access to numerous databases so that you can find articles and e-books. The list of library databases can be found on the library’s website, along with the PRIMO e-resources portal. Off-campus access to the databases is possible via the VPN service at: https://toru.ttu.ee. Use your Uni-ID to log in. For more information visit the library’s website or ask help at the help desk.
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Magazines and newspapers cannot be taken out of the library.
Output services - printing, copying, and scanning In order to be able to use the output services you need to have: • an Estonian ID card, TRP card, or a Tallinn Public Transport Card in order to identify yourself at the output device • a printing account with electronic credit or a cash credit loaded onto it With the Estonian ID card and TRP card you can open your printing account via an online bank or mobile phone. You will find more information in the user manuals which are located next to the printer and copier equipment in the library or via the library’s website.
For overdue books, a fee will be charged (between 0.03-0.19 euros for each item per day). All books have to be returned to the library by the dates upon which they are due for return and certainly before you leave Estonia! The library must provide confirmation that there are no overdue fees in place prior to your graduation.
In the copy centre (U04-102A) it is also possible to register as a service user with the aid of the centre staff and to pay in cash.
Most of the paper books can be borrowed for one month. You can extend the loan period if you do it in time and the book does not have reservations. Pay attention to the coloured dots on the books: • red - cannot be taken home • blue - can be borrowed for one week • yellow - can be borrowed for two weeks
Copying and printing in the library are self-services. The printing and copying equipment is located in the second floor computer lab (coloured printing and copying is available here), and on the third and fourth floors. All of the computers in the library can also be used for printing. The user guides for opening a printing account and using the equipment can be found next to the equipment itself and on the library’s website. If you need help, ask a librarian. For self-service scanning, there are scanners on every floor of the library. Self-service scanning is free of charge. You can also borrow a scanner and other computer accessories from the fourth floor service desk to connect to your laptop and use in the library. For using scanning or copying as an instant service, please contact the librarian on the fifth floor. Wireless internet - WiFi at TTÜ WiFi coverage is available across the entire TTÜ campus and is free of charge. Logging onto the campus WiFi also gives you access to online databases, journals, and articles. If you experience any problems with connecting to the WiFi network, please contact the IT HelpDesk: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, or telephone (+372) 620 3333, email helpdesk@ttu.ee, or visit Room SOC-129.
With the Tallinn Public Transport Card you can create your printing account here: http://pilveprint.overall.ee/foreign-students/
There are three printers and copiers in the library, two in the copy centre, and one in the ICT building. Colour equipment is also available in the library and at the copy centre. Self-service scanners are available free of charge on every floor of the library. For using scanning as an instant service, please contact the librarian on the fifth floor.
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Flower shop (SOC building) Post Office (SOC building) Bank ATM - SEB (Building U01) Bank ATM - Swedbank (Building U01) Lockers can be found in the lobby of the main building, where you can leave your personal belongings during lectures Smoking areas (SOC building, fifth floor of the library). Please note, in Estonia smoking in public places is prohibited. Please use the designated smoking areas Self-Service Laundry - there are dormitories at Siidisaba 7, and Akadeemia tee 5, 7/1, and 7/2 Student sauna. This is located in the basement of the Akadeemia tee 5 dormitory. The rental price is about 30 EUR per night. Email: info@tipikas.ee Cafeterias and student canteens - in buildings U01, U04, U06, SOC, the IT building, and in the library. Meal prices start from 1.50 euros and go up to four euros. The menus are also available in English, and in most places vegetarian food is served as well.
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Student life The Student Union at Tallinn University of Technology TTÜ’s Student Union (SU) is an organisation which represents students and student groups inside and outside the university. The SU has the role of a creator and promoter of opportunities at the university. In general, the best and most supportive learning environment for students is created in the form of their own organisations. In doing so, the most important values of the organisation are upheld - democracy and solidarity. The SU supports groups with knowledge and financial resources. Negotiations are held with various university departments, and student organisations are aided in finding rooms and other relevant facilities. The SU also coordinates more general processes that take place in the student body, but only for groups which represent students. Year-by-year, the function of the SU in overseeing other student groups has become more pronounced, and event coordination at the university, for example, has been left for the most part to other specialised organisations. Be sure to contact us under the following circumstances: • if you feel that your rights as a student have been abused or your opportunities deliberately limited and you feel that the problem is too great for you to be able to solve on your own; • if you wish to make recommendations and suggest ideas about how to improve the support and administrative systems at the university; • if you wish to promote student life and thereby build up valuable experience, knowledge, and acquaintances for life. Visit us, call, or request more information: Room U01-217 (09.00-16.00 Mon-Fri) Email: info@tipikas.ee Telephone: (+372) 620 3621; (+372) 512 1933 www.ttu.ee/organizations/student-union/
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Faculty student councils
Student life events
Every faculty or college at TTÜ has its own student council. Student councils stand up for the well-being of the students in their faculty, as well as keeping them informed and ensuring that each year is memorable. They are in active contact with the dean’s offices and they organise events for the students.
The ‘International Dinner’ is an event to which both international and local students are welcome. The ‘International Night’ is a mixture of various nations, cultures, and cuisines. The evening stars are usually the TTÜ’s international students, who introduce their culture and cuisines to their guests. The evening ends with a big international party! Everyone is welcome to attend, to acquaint themselves with various traditions, and to taste food in the TTÜ Student House.
School of Engineering Student Council: School of Business and Governance Student Council: School of Information Technologies Student Council: School of Science Student Council:
inseneriuk@tipikas.ee mtuk@tipikas.ee kontakt@ituk.ee loodusyk@tipikas.ee
TTÜ Student House TTÜ students do not need to go to the city centre in search of fun. Instead they can find it in the TTÜ Student House! The student house is unique in Estonia and in fact across the entirety of the Baltics. While it is mainly a place in which to relax and take a break from studying, it is also home to active student organisations, providing them with a space to collaborate and develop together. You’ll find culture and entertainment here all of the time! During the day, the student house is meant to be used as a place in which you can spend your free time. However, there are a good many evenings in which it transforms itself into a top-level club, where students gather to dance and have fun. Events vary a lot but there is something happening for every taste. The student house is a good place in which to rent rooms for various occasions. Our rooms are meant to be used for organising conferences, workshops, parties, or gatherings, or for studying or group work. You’ll find a student café here, plus a large and a small hall, small conference rooms, and student organisation offices, plus a pool table and board games.
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The Opening Bash is a strictly voluntary continuation of the Opening Bash Orientation. It is a grandiose party which marks the beginning of the academic year. This party knows no limits - almost 1,000 freshmen and students have a blast together! It is a celebration to remember until you reach your graduation day. The party takes place in the TTÜ Student House, where you can listen to a famous Estonian performer who lights up the party! The Student Body Birthday is a day upon which student life once again becomes a year older. No birthday passes without a proper celebration and this one is celebrated with a great annual party taking place in the underground car park, attracting around 2,000 students. All true TTÜ students, student-minded professors, graduates, and students from other universities will be there! TTÜ Student March to Toompea - the republic of Estonia celebrates its anniversary on 24 February. Students have always celebrated the birthday of their homeland. It has become a tradition that people go up to Toompea to see the flag raising ceremony at sunrise. Even when the weather is a rather chilly -25 degrees Celsius outside, students will be there. TTÜ students who share the same tradition will march to Toompea with flags in their hands while they sing songs all the way. Later, TTÜ students will gather in one pub in the Old Town, where they will continue to celebrate the anniversary. Student Summer Games - an athletic entertainment event which can be attended by students from all universities and colleges. The Student Summer Games traditionally takes place at Kääriku Leisure and Sports Centre. Around 1,700 students show up to have fun and enjoy the sun. The Student Summer Games offers participants the chance to take part in several sports, ranging from volleyball to swimming, and Lake Kääriku activities such as the belly-flop contest and women’s mud wrestling.
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Robotex - the biggest robot competition in the Baltic States, which is coordinated by Tallinn University of Technology in cooperation with the University of Tartu and the Estonian Information Technology College. The event is in its fifteenth year and takes place at Eesti näituste messikeskuses, where a larger area and better conditions have been ensured for the event. Over the years, competitions have been held in various fields: line following, labyrinth passing, volleyball, rope climbing, room cleaning, football, sea rescue missions, and other tasks. The competition has had participants from several high schools and universities, companies, and also from abroad. Various expositions, exhibitions, and workshops for young people will take place at Robotex.
Some student organisations at TTÜ ESN TTÜ International Club - its mission is to integrate international students into the Estonian lifestyle and make their stay in Estonia as pleasant and memorable as possible. This is all accomplished with the help of IC members - ‘buddies’. Buddies are active, happy, and helpful volunteers who are ready to assist incoming students in all sorts of things, most importantly showing off the practical side of living in Estonia. Throughout the term various events (trips, parties, etc) are organised for all of the international students who are studying at TTÜ. Traditional events are international dinners, a bus trip to southern Estonia, and a survival trip. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/esntutic, ic.tipikas.ee, esn.tut.ic@tipikas.ee AIESEC - the global youth network which impacts upon the world through leadership development experiences. AIESEC has been growing leaders for over 65 years by offering different opportunities, such as international internships, volunteer projects, and conferences. During this time AIESEC has developed a global learning environment which connects young people from a total of 124 countries. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/aiesectallinn, juhatus.ttu@aiesec.ee, www.aiesec.ee AEGEE-Tallinn- AEGEE, or the European Students’ Forum, is a European student organisation with about 13,000 members from two hundred campuses and forty countries. Each year, more than a hundred international events take place all over Europe, the majority of them entertaining, but each with its own theme. In addition to entertaining events, one can participate in international projects, working groups, ‘Winter Schools’, and other training sessions. At the local level, member events take place at least once a month: workshops, game
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and story evenings, pub rallies, active endeavours, sports and educational endeavours, and much more. Contact details: https://www.facebook.com/AegeeTallinn http://www.aegee-tallinn.ee/ info@aegee-tallinn.ee BEST - offers students various self-development and career opportunities both in Estonia and abroad. BEST-Estonia is one of the biggest and most active groups in the BEST network. The two most important projects that are organised each year are the career event-related ‘Key to the Future’, and the engineering competition, EBEC Tallinn. Four times a year they offer TTÜ students the opportunity to apply for seasonal courses which are taking place in various European countries. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/BEST.Estonia kontakt@BEST.ee Formula Student Team Tallinn - a product development competition mainly targeted at engineering students. The competition covers the following: designing and building a small single-seater Formula One car, passing several tests, and competing on a speedway. Participation in the project provides each student with experience in designing and building a car, and shows the young engineer the economics of the automotive industry. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/FSTeamTallinn; www.formulastudent.ee, info@formulastudent.ee TTÜ Robotics Club - a non-profit organisation that pulls together approximately forty continuously-active students, but draws together over 150 robotics enthusiasts. The club offers a free course on robotics, and numerous training sessions for pupils, students, and supervisors. The club has participated in quite a few robot competitions in which it has won prizes. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/TTYRobotiklubi robotiklubi@robotiklubi.ee, www.robotiklubi.ee Lapikud TTÜ Software Development Club - this joins together current and former TTÜ students who are interested in IT-related matters. Their main goal is to create professional added value to the IT students at TTÜ. Lapikud involve students in exciting IT projects and provides them with the opportunity to actually do something on their own. Additionally, with their help desk service, Lapikud offer inexpensive computer help to students. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/Lapikud lapikud@lapikud.ee, www.lapikud.ee
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TTÜ Film Club - brings together any students who are interested in filmmaking. They teach cinematography, assemblage, and the use of video equipment to anyone who is interested. Want to make a film? Join the Film Club! Find out more via: www.tipikas.tv; uudised@tipikas.tv TTÜ Photo Club - an organisation which brings together young people who are interested in photography. Additionally, they will capture all major events which reflect student life, organise exhibitions and get-togethers, cover the photographic processing of MV pictures in their club rooms, help participants to develop their studio photo skills together, and to carry out various photographic contests. Find out more via: fotoklubi.tipikas.ee; ttyfotoklubi@tipikas.ee TTÜ Culture Club - do you want to be a member of a team which organises parties and event for thousands of students? Gain new friends and experience? If the answer is yes, then the Culture Club is the right place for you! The TTÜ Culture Club is an organisation which cares for its members and the student body as a whole. They carry out several major projects in a year and provide you with an opportunity to meet a great many interesting people both amongst the students and outside the university. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/ttukultuuriklubi, kontakt@kultuuriklubi.ee TTÜ Adventure Cycling Club - during the season (between April and November), approximately fifty cycling events which are open to university members take place under the organisation of our various activity leaders. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/rattamatkad, ratas@tipikas.ee TTÜ Cinema - the aim of the student cinema is to restore student interest in the audio-visual arts. They are volunteers, and their activities are supported by the Student Union, which allows them to keep ticket prices low. They cooperate with various film distributors and manufacturers and pay royalties for films that are shown in our cinema. TTÜ Cinema - excitement on Mondays! TTÜ Debate Society - this brings together students and graduates who are interested in argumentative discussion, debating, and good company. Their main activities include teaching our members oratory skills and developing these skills through practical tasks. They prepare those students who are interested in competing for local and international debate tournaments. The Debate Society gathers twice a week: on Mondays, where debating takes place in Estonian, and on Wednesdays, where it takes place in English. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/ttuDebate
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TTÜ Cheerleaders and Salto Boys -perform at games which involve the university’s sports teams, and at company parties and fashion shows, in clubs, and at other special events. Training for cheerleaders takes place between three and five times a week. They dance and perform acrobatics, and use as many different styles as possible: hip-hop, jazz, show dance, and various acrobatic elements, and also cheerleading of course. Since there are a number of dancers with different backgrounds, each one of them brings something new and interesting to the group. The focus is on lifts and acrobatics. From time to time, the Salto Boys join the cheerleaders for exciting performances. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/ttutantsutudrukud Kuljus TTÜ National Dance Group - the dance group of Tallinn University of Technology, which celebrated its 66th anniversary in 2015. Kuljus has four groups with a total of almost a hundred dancers. In addition to interesting performances, Kuljus has a very active social life, which is illustrated by the New Year’s Eve celebrations, and during the ‘Summer Days’ and gatherings with other dance groups. Find out more via: www.facebook.com/TantsuansambelKuljus www.kuljus.ee; kuljus@ttu.ee If you’d like to get more information about the various organisations, or find out how to create an organisation of your own and how to secure funding for a new student-life project then please contact the Student Union at rahastus@tipikas.ee
Information channels for students TTÜ Student Union’s Marketing and Communications Department was created to ensure the effective marketing and communication of information from the Student Union and events which are targeted towards the student body. One of the main tasks of the department also involves creating and maintaining a good reputation for the Student Union. In addition, the Marketing and Communication Department supports the main fields (education, social, and sports-related affairs) and other student organisations in helping to get their messages across to all students. Our aim is to inform you about TTÜ events via various information channels in order to make your student life more memorable. Our main information and marketing channels include the Student Union information board, the weekly newsletter, the ‘Studioosus’ magazine, the TTÜ website, Facebook, and many other facilities.
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The person responsible for the management of the information channels is the Student Union’s marketing and communications specialist.
Tallinn University of Technology symbols
Student Union website - information concerning the university and help from the Student Union.
Tallinn University of Technology (founded in 1918) is one of the oldest universities in Estonia. Over the course of nearly a century, TTÜ has developed certain characteristics that symbolise our university.
Student Life website - information concerning organisations and student life. Studioosus - the TTÜ student magazine is released once a month so that it can broadcast various subjects such as events, education, debates, etc: www.ttu.ee/studioosus. Tipikas TV - a video portal for TTÜ students. You can upload your own videos or just keep yourself tuned into student life via podcasts: www.tipikas.tv. Mailing lists - every student at TTÜ is part of a mailing list. This is a great way of providing information to the TTÜ student body. Subscribe to our newsletter at: www.ttu.ee/students/newsletter. Weekly newsletter - this is sent out to students via email every Monday by the Student Union. Newsletters serve to inform students about what will be going on during the week: events, debates, trips, etc: www.ttu.ee/nadalakiri. LCD Screens - positioned all around in the campus and carrying everyday information about what is going on in the university. Poster panels - covering various events and happenings. Juulius Tipikas Facebook page - up-to-date information about different events, projects, internships, etc: www.facebook.com/Tipikas. Instagram channel (@juulius_tipikas) - pictures of students’ day-to-day life.
The TTÜ visual identity is based on three colours: • cherry red - which represents buoyancy, active people, and a vibrant student life • steel grey - which symbolises the steely persistence of our students’ spirit and the die-hard nature of knowledge acquisition at the university • white - a symbol of peace, progress, and higher morals; this balances the combination of steel grey and cherry red Tekkel - a college cap with a steel grey bottom, a white welt, and cherry red prink. You can always recognise a real TTÜ student by their college cap. The traditional TTÜ college cap symbolises unity, high authority, and a will to act. Juulius - the mascot of TTÜ, the eternal student. If you are interested in purchasing TTÜ merchandise, please visit the shop in Room U03-104 or via www. ttu.ee/pood. Rings and college caps can also be purchased at the Student Union Office (U01-217).
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Dictionary Hello! Good morning! Good afternoon! Good evening! Hi! (very informal) Good-bye! Good night! Thank you! Yes No Excuse me, please I am sorry See you! How are you? Fine, thank you! Please / You are welcome
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Tere! Tere hommikust! Tere päevast! Tere õhtust! Tsau! Head aega! Head ööd! Aitäh/Tänan! Jah Ei Vabandage, palun Vabandust Nägemiseni Kuidas käsi käib? Tänan küsimast, hästi! Palun!
11 - üksteist 12 - kaksteist 13 - kolmteist 14 - neliteist 15 - viisteist 16 - kuusteist 17 - seitseteist 18 - kaheksateist 19 - üheksateist 20 - kakskümmend
Open Closed Day Night Evening Morning Lunch Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Avatud Suletud Päev Öö Õhtu Hommik Lõuna Esmaspäev Teisipäev Kolmapäev Neljapäev Reede Laupäev Pühapäev
21 - kakskümmend üks 56 - viiskümmend kuus 100 - sada 257 - kakssada viis-kümmend seitse 1000 - tuhat 1234 - tuhat kakssada kolmkümmend neli 10 000 - kümme tuhat
Black Must Red Punane Blue Sinine White Valge Brown Pruun Yellow Kollane Green Roheline Grey Hall
Lecture Loeng Room Ruum Lecturer Lektor University Ülikool Dean’s Office Dekanaat Faculty Teaduskond
My name is… What is your phone number? Where is the bathroom? I don’t speak Estonian Do you speak English? I don’t understand I do understand Please, speak slower What time is it? It is 1 o’clock It is half past 12 It is quarter to 1 Happy Birthday! Bon appetite! Cheers!
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