INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 2013–2014

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Dear International Student!Deciding whether to spend a semester or more abroad might be one of the most important decisions of Your life. A thousand questions must be rushing through Your head: will I manage in a foreign country…? Is it easy to make new friends…? What about language issues and cultural differences…? Is it going to be an adventure…? What if…?

Going abroad is not just a journey to another country. It is also a journey to Yourself, which may lead You to discover who You really are and what are Your goals in life. As they say – look from afar and You will be able to see things more clearly. Our motto at TTK University of Applied Sciences is: “Practice is the Best Teacher – Usus Est Magister Optimus!” So, in order to get rid of all the “ifs”, go for it!

As You will soon discover, being an exchange student is as much about giving and sharing as it is about receiving. Being an ambassador of Your country is both a privilege and a responsibility.

The staff and students of TTK welcome You with warm hearts, despite the cold weather you may sometimes experi-ence. I wish You a pleasant and inspiring stay at TTK Uni-versity of Applied Sciences!

Tere tulemast!Welcome!

Hedi PehmeHead of International Relations

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TTK University of Applied Sciences – Your Reliable Partner in Education and Research TTK University of Applied Sciences is proud of its long history and continuing traditions. The predecessor of TTK, Tallinn Commercial School for Boys, was founded in 1915. TTK has had many different names, but the most well-known of them amongst Estonians is probably Tallinn Technical School for Building and Mechanics (Tallinna Ehitus- ja Mehaanikatehnikum – TEMT), which started providing engineering studies in the fields of construction and mechanics in 1940.

In 1992. TEMT started the process of transferring the curricula from the level of vocational education to the level of applied higher education. In 1999, the university was named Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool (TTK).

Research and DevelopmentIn order to co-ordinate the applied research carried out at TTK University of Applied Sciences, the Research and Development Council was established in 2001. The Council has worked out the development plans and action programs for enhancing applied research activities at TTK. The Council is also responsible for publishing the research articles and applied research papers of our lecturers and students in the magazine Proceedings of TTK University of Applied Sciences. Since November 2000, the university has also been publishing a monthly newspaper Young Engineer.

The Council also encourages the scientific activities of students. The students inter-ested in writing scientific papers and participating in academic life may join HEUREKA, a scientific association for students founded in 2002.

For enhancing the cooperation of university and enterprises, the Technology Transfer Centre was established in 2008. TTC functions as link between the university

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and companies – private enterprises can order applied research from the university, carried out by its academic staff and students. Through applied research, TTC binds together the needs of companies and university competence. In addition, TTC helps young inventors and the staff of TTK in the process of protecting intellectual property and acquiring patents.

Today, the society needs highly competitive specialists who are able to succeed in a globalizing and con-tinually developing world. Lifelong learning, internationalization, inno-vation and creativity have become inseparable elements of our real-ity. Together with its students, TTK wishes to develop continuously. Since 2013, this goal reflects in our renewed visual identity. The new logo – gateway to opportunity – symbolizes university as a gateway, allowing its students to develop their future in a creative and open way.

Anne KraavVice-Rector for Development

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Faculty of Architectural and Environmental Engineering

◆◆ Applied Architecture◆◆ Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Clothing and Textile◆◆ Technical Design and Technology of Apparel◆◆ Resource Management

Faculty of Construction◆◆ Civil Engineering◆◆ Road Construction◆◆ Construction Geodesy

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering◆◆ Mechanical Engineering◆◆ Engineering Materials and Market-ing◆◆ Electrical Engineering

Faculty of Transport◆◆ Automotive Engineering◆◆ Transport and Logistics◆◆ Railway Engineering

In addition, TTK offers various courses in our:

◆◆ Centre for the Humanities◆◆ Centre for Sciences◆◆ Sports Centre

About TTK University of Applied SciencesTTK University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of applied sciences in Estonia, offering professional higher education in engineering and technology for 2885 students.

The mission of TTK University of Applied Sciences is to support the sustainable devel-opment of Estonian society through applied higher education and knowledge transfer in the field of technology, primarily in engineering studies.

The vision of TTK University of Applied Sciences is to be a valued and recognized applied higher education institution in the field of technology.

TTK University of Applied Sciences offers 4-year diploma studies (completion of 240 ECTS), where practical training forms up to 15% of the curricula. TTK University of Applied Sciences has got 5 faculties with 13 study programs:

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Applied research is carried out in our 20 laboratories and is coordinated by the Tech-nology Transfer Centre.

TTK University of Applied Sciences has got 2 competence centres:

◆◆ CNC-Competence Centre ◆◆ BIM (Building Information Modelling) competence centre

While studying at TTK University of Applied Sciences, you can also try Estonian traditional folk dance by joining the folk dance group Savijalakesed or the sing in the university choir TTK Kammerkoor.

Celebrating TTK´s 95th anniversary with university mascot Ants.

TTK folk dance group dancing in Estonian national costumes.

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International Relations In 2012-2013, TTK University of Applied Sciences had 62 partner universities in 23 different countries, and its students and staff were involved in the following international activities:

◆◆ 12 international projects◆◆ 2 international networks of higher education institutions: EURASHE and UASNET◆◆ hosting 45 international lecturers and trainers from partner institutions or companies

TTK University of Applied Sciences takes part in the following international student projects:

◆◆ “Low Energy Building Research”, Erasmus IP at the Faculty of Construction◆◆ “Passive House Concept”, Erasmus IP at the Faculty of Construction◆◆ “Baltic Entrepreneurial Summerschool”, ERASMUS IP at the Faculty of Transport◆◆ “Formula Student”, a product development competition for students in the Facul-ties of Transport and Mechanical Engineering ◆◆ “Intercultural Communication”, NordPlus IP involving all faculties◆◆ “Sustainable Water and Energy Management in Environmental Engineering”, Nor-dPlus IP at the Faculty of Architectural and Environmental Engineering◆◆ “ADOK: Automatisierung and Deutsch im On-Line-Kurs”, Leonardo Da Vinci pro-ject on developing language course for mechanical engineers, joint project of the Centre of Humanities and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering◆◆ AluNord Network , NordPlus IP at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering◆◆ “Ecopreneurship”, EkoTekNord Network involving all faculties ◆◆ NordApparel, NordPlus network and IP for textile engineering students ◆◆ “HAPHE“ (Harmonizing Approaches to Professional Higher Education), coordinated by pan-European higher education institutions network EURASHE ◆◆ “ENTRETECH“, Leonardo da Vinci program project to integrate a broadened entre-preneurship module into the curricula of engineering specialties

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Admission of Exchange Students To become an Erasmus International Student at TTK University of Applied Sciences, first go to your home university´s International Office and find out whether your university has a bilateral agreement with TTK. When the answer is yes, you can apply for stud-ies at TTK University of Applied sciences for one or two semesters. The international coordinator of your home university will administer the exchange process. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than May 15 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.

For necessary documents and the details of application procedure, please visit our web-page www.tktk.ee.

For additional information about studying at TTK University of Applied Sciences, please contact:

The new NordPlus project NordApparel took the students from Estonia, Finland and Sweden to an intensive course in Lithuania.

....Joy from creation: students from 3 different countries generated innovative business ideas in Tallinn for 1,5 weeks.

International Relations OfficeMs. Hedi PehmeHead of International Relations, Erasmus Coordinatore-mail heidi.pehme@tktk.eephone +372 666 4512

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Faculty of Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Great things begin from creative thought. Open your eyes and you will see how the space around you is filled with matter.

Number of Students: 284

The faculty offers studies in two fields of specialization: Applied Architecture and Envi-ronmental Engineering. The 4-year undergraduate study process involves acquiring both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Practical trainings, workshops and intern-ships in architects’ offices or companies form an essential part of becoming an applied architect or an environmental engineer.

Applied Architecture Becoming an architect means choosing a creative profession. Developing skills and creativity needed for this profession, students pass a modelling practice, drawing and painting practice and town observation practice. In the 3rd study year, all students go to an internship in an architectural or a planning bureau. The graduates of applied architecture may work as assistant architects in private or state-owned companies; as architects, planning specialists or assistant construction advisers in a local government, or continue their studies in master´s level.

Environmental Engineering Studying environmental engineering means learning how to act together with our environ-ment in a responsible and smart way. The studies of environmental engineering comprise of technical, practical and theoretical knowledge. Learning the smart handling of climate change, biological diversity, natural resources and waste is a key to sustainable future.

Modelling practice in Applied Architecture

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International StudiesFor International Students, the faculty of Architectural and Envi-ronmental Engineering offers a number of project courses. In addi-tion, you may choose courses from various elective subjects. Students of Environmental Engineering may also take part in a NordPlus Inten-sive Project “Sustainable Water and Energy Management in Envi-ronmental Engineering”, hosted in Estonia in every three years.

In spring 2013, the town observation practice took the faculty to Moscow, Russia.

COURSES 2013/2014

FALL 2013 ECTS CODE

Architectural Graphics II 2 AAP402

Architectural Design II – Public Building (2nd year project) 4 AAP011

Planning Project I (3rd year project) 4 AAP358

Drawing II 2 AAP394

Presentation of Architectural Designs 3 AAP377

Architectural Theory (advanced course) 2 AAP398

SPRING 2014 ECTS CODE

Architectural Design III – Private House (2nd year project) 4 AAP012

Architectural Design IV – Apart-ment Building (3rd year project) 4 AAP013

Form and Material 3 AAP351

Architectural Graphics I 2 AAP402

Drawing II 2 AAP394

Town Observation Practice * 3 AAP126* will visit different city in Europe each year, travel expense is partially funded by the Faculty

To see the more elective subjects for Inter-national Students, go to page 28 International Courses Opened for All Specialties.

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This was the best time of my student life ever… You should take a warm jacket, Wel-lingtons and a phone with wifi… There´s wifi even in the park!

Sona, from Slovakia

I started to look at the world from a differ-ent angle. I studied architecture in Tallinn and learned lots of different things about my job. I saw how other architects are working from other countries - it was a very good experience for me!

Mehmet, from Turkey

Students of architecture also have a drawing practice at TTK.

Final project model for a health spa hotel in Tartu, by Anna Nikland.

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Faculty of Clothing and Textile From Fiber to Product, from Product to Production!

Number of Students: 318

The studies in the Faculty of Clothing and Textile focus on two areas of specialization: Technical Design and Technology of Apparel and Resource Management. We prepare specialists for sewing companies and textile industry, training professionals who make us feel beautiful and comfortable in our clothes. During their studies, students can be involved in applied research in the faculty´s well-equipped laboratories and complete their engineering internships in sewing, textile and merchandizing companies. The stud-ies are brightened with various events and fashion shows. In every spring semester, a fashion competition for engineering students, Engineers’ Fashion Show, is held in Tallinn.

Technical Design and Technology of Apparel Technical design studies consist of subjects like drawing and painting, colour theory, costume composition, patternmaking. The graduates are able to work with different design programs and draw patterns of clothes, taking into consideration the properties of fabrics, technologies and production equipment. In addition, those who focus on technology, learn to analyse production process, planning and organization of production, optimization, product development and quality control. The graduates of this curriculum may become product developers, designer assistants, product managers, production technologists, production planners, etc.

Resource Management In this specialization, students learn to plan the purchasing and selling process in the textile industry. During their studies, students acquire knowledge of clothing and textile materials, design, technologies, marketing, logistics, trading and service psychology. The graduates may work as product developers, purchasing managers of equipment, processes or products, or selling managers in production, retail or wholesale companies.

Engineer’s Fashion show organized by TTK students celebrated its 5th birthday in 2013. Photos by Kaspar Kallip

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International StudiesFor International Students, the faculty of Clothing and Textile offers project courses combined with management and entrepreneurship module. In addition, you may choose courses from various elective subjects. Since 2012, students of textile engineering also participate in NordPlus network NordApparel.

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COURSES 2013/2014

FALL 2013 ECTS CODE

Overgarment – Project * 8 ÕMO183

Fantasy Collection * 5 ÕMO187

Patternmaking 3 ÕMO164

CAD/CAM in sewing industry **

3 ÕMO176

Drawing of Human Figure 2 ÕMO185

Drawing and Painting 2 ÕMO180

Testing of Textiles 2 ÕRK008

SPRING 2014 ECTS CODE

Men’s Wear * 8 ÕMO184

Light Garments * 8 ÕMO182

CAD/CAM in sewing industry **

3 ÕMO176

Drawing and Painting 2 ÕMO207

* preliminary subject: Patternmaking** preliminary subject: Patternmaking. Advanced computer skills.

To see the more elective subjects for International Students, go to page 28 International Courses Opened for All Specialties.

I liked the hands-on courses at TTK, project lessons of patternmaking and preparing our collections from scratch at the sewing lab.

Tiago, from Portugal

Erasmus students from Portugal presenting their fashion collection.

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Choosing fabrics in the Faculty of Clothing and Textile.

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Faculty of Construction More important than just doing something is to do something that matters!

Number of Students: 928

The Faculty of Construction is the largest faculty at TTK UAS, offering education Civil Engineering, Road Construction and Construction Geodesy. With its modern and well equipped laboratories, the faculty is noted for actively participating in applied research activities. The faculty is proud of its traditional events Concrete Day, Project Manager Day and Roads Conference. In addition, the faculty has founded a BIM (Building Informa-tion Modelling) Competence centre and serves as a reliable partner to Estonian Road Administration and construction companies in research. The faculty’s students, alumni and professors are united by the student corporation Ericius.

Civil Engineering A civil engineer is one of the oldest and most respected professions in the world. In today´s world, innovative and creative thinking is supported by modern software, and the success of a project is often defined by professional and accurate communication. Therefore, studying Civil Engineering at TTK comprises of acquiring practical skills on a construction site, designing and constructing different buildings, knowing construction materials and technologies, mastering computer programs, process management and professional means of communication, understanding the standards, regulations and technical norms of construction processes. The students of Civil Engineering learn to project and construct civil, community and production buildings. Our graduates may work as construction, project or site managers in private, regional or state-owned companies.

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Road Construction Graduates of the road construction specialty focus on designing and constructing roads and different road facilities like concrete, steel and timber bridges, culverts and viaducts. The curriculum consists of subjects like technical mechanics, road construction mate-rials, road construction equipment, technologies, construction process management, optimization, etc. The graduates of road construction specialty may become company leaders, project managers or site managers.

Construction GeodesyConstruction geodesists deal with geodetic measurements of construction objects, designing geodetic networks, land cadastre measurements and cartography works. The curricula includes construction graphics, topographical drawing, construction geodesy, cartography, applied geodesy, land planning and computer graphics. The graduates of geodesy speciality may become Land Surveyors, Construction Surveyors, Mine Surveyors, Cadastral Surveyors, Photogrammetric Surveyors, Geomatic Engineers, Geomaticians,

map markers and cartographers.

International StudiesFor International Students, the Faculty of Construction offers project courses com-bined with Entrepreneurship and Manage-ment module. In addition, you may choose courses from various elective subjects of languages and real sciences. The faculty also participates in Erasmus Intensive pro-jects Low Energy Building Research and Passive House Concept.

Students of Road Construction at Seli Bridge construction works.

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COURSES 2013/2014

Academic year 2013/2014 ECTS CODE

Energy Efficiency in Buildings 3 EHO455

Engineering Materials 6 MTM154

Economic Analysis (only spring semester) 5 TLM099

Entrepreneurship + Project (only fall semester) 6 TLM381

To see the more elective subjects for International Students, go to page 28 International Courses Opened for All Specialties.

Elective Subjects ECTS CODE

Cultural History and Estonian Language 2 HKE116

English For Specialty 2 HKE086

Communication Psychology 2 HKE117

Basics of Production Management (only fall semester) 4 MTM197

The new test rig is applied for experimental investigations of building structures and structural elements.

When joining the Baltic Entrepre-neurial Summerschool at TTK, it amazed me that we were asked to do brainstorming in groups and express our opinion very often.

Eren, from Turkey

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Knowledge on Machines and Technology is the Key to Innovation in Production!

Number of Students: 508

Studies in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering are conducted in three specializations: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Materials and Marketing, and Electrical Engineer-ing. Our aim is to educate professionals in the fields of machine building and production engineering, enabling students to learn both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in their chosen field. The faculty has also found a competence centre of CNC Studies and conducts applied research in its various laboratories.

Mechanical Engineering The students in mechanical engineering specialization learn machine building technolo-gies, CAD/CAM programs, technical measurement, turning and milling, using CNC-benches, designing metal constructions, modern technologies of welding. The job of a mechanical engineer also includes team work, initiative, brave and original thinking and knowing how to optimize and organize the production process. Our graduates may become engineering mechanics, mechatronics engineers, engineering technologists, and product planning specialists.

Engineering Materials and Marketing The studies of technological materials focus on different materials like metal, plas-tic, ceramics, composites, etc., that have been processed in technological means, and their production equipment and characteristics. Marketing subjects include enterprise management, product marketing, legal and financial management. The graduates of Engineering Materials and Marketing may become sales managers, sales engineers, production managers, production planners, quality managers, marketing engineers, technologists, development managers.

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Electrical Engineering In 2012, TTK opened a new specialty of Electrical Engineering. One of the main respon-sibilities of an electrical engineer guarantee electrical safety and the conformity of elec-trical installations. Electrical engineering is a rapidly developing field, and well-trained electrical engineers are needed in machine and production companies, energy sales companies, construction companies, producers and sellers of devices of electrical com-ponents, different technology companies, etc.

International StudiesFor International Students, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offers various project lessons and practical courses. In addition, you may choose courses from various elective subjects of languages, real sciences and management. The faculty also participates in a language project ADOK for mechanical engineers.

Metal cutting laboratory has manual and CNC workbenches for practical training.

During Technocum project, high school students and TTK lecturers reconstructed an old motorcycle.

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COURSES 2013/2014

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014 ECTS CODE

Composites, Coating and Plastics 4 MTM155

Engineering Materials – project on the basis of CES EduPack* (only fall semester)

4 MTM061

Tolerancing and Measurement Techniques

5 MTR126

Welding Technology and Equip-ment + project

3 MTM033

Engineering Materials 6 MTM154

Heat Treatment Technology and Equipment

3 MTM208

Basics of Production Management (only fall semester)

4 MTM197

Workshop Practice in Machining (only spring semester)**

2 MME206

* preliminary subject: Engineering Materials** preliminary subject: Cutting Tools and Equipment

To see the more elective subjects for International Students, go to page 28 International Courses Opened for All Specialties.

In spring 2013, engineering students from the partner university in Lahti, Finland, had training in TTK metal cutting laboratory.

Estonians love potato, kohuke, vahvel, Saku and a song called “Koit” by Tõnis Mägi. They wear reflectors during winter time and they always make pan-cakes on Sunday morning. Also, sometimes they forget to smile to each other .

Beyhan, from Turkey

I liked the way we could do prac-tical work in the car laboratory. It´s great to really work with motors and get your hands oily!

Lukasz, from Poland

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Faculty of Transport Ambition and Commitment lead to Excellence

Number of Students: 819

The Faculty of Transport comprises of three chairs: Automotive Engineering, Logistics and Economics, and Railway Engineering. Lively cooperation between the chairs creates opportunities for the development of Estonian road transport as a unified system. The graduates of the faculty may become transport planners, logistics managers and railway specialists. Every year the 3rd year students of logistics organize the International Logistics Seminar, which focuses on heated topics in the field of logistics. Last year´s seminar was called Face the Risks and it focused on various risks of supply chain management and university-enterprise relations.

Automotive Engineering The studies in Automotive Engineering include courses on general car engineering, diagnostics, the maintenance and repair of vehicles, product development, transport planning and safety, basics of entrepreneurship and economics. A considerable part of studies is conducted in our technical laboratories, where future car engineers can test and research the technological characteristics of vehicles on endurance and diagnostic stands. Students of automotive engineering are also supported by Toyota Baltic – the company has founded scholarships for most successful students and also provides training equipment for the faculty.

Transport and LogisticsThe chair of Transport and Logistics focuses on providing knowledge on logistics and transport processes and management. The courses include supply chain management, contract management, enterprise and international logistics, financial management,

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Building a student formula car for international competition “Formula Student”.

cargo and passenger transport and European economy. The graduates may become logistics managers or specialists in transport and dispatch companies, warehouse man-agers or specialists, logistics planners, purchasing managers.

Railway Engineering Railway Engineering is closely connected to transport and logistics. The fields of study include railway transport technology and management, railway transport safety, railway automatics and communication techniques, maintenance and management of railway

vehicles.

International StudiesFor International Students, the Faculty of Transport offers a various number of project and practical courses. For logis-tics students, we offer the international module of Logistics and Management, which can be easily combined with stud-ies in other faculties. Our most popular international venture is Formula Student, organized jointly with Tallinn University of Technology. Formula Student is a product development competition for automotive or mechanical engineers, where students build a formula car from scratch and race it in inter-national competitions.

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COURSES 2013/2014

FALL 2013 ECTS CODE

Economic Analysis (only spring semester) 5 TLM099

Entrepreneurship + Project (only fall semester) 6 TLM381

Workshop Practice in Machining* 2 MTT076

Technical Expertise of Cars** (4th year subject) 2 TAT037

SPRING 2014 ECTS CODE

Marketing 3 TLM183

Graduation Thesis *** 15 TLM371

CATIA Software 2 TAT363

Car Repair Practice 3 TAT376

* preliminary subject: Basics of Machining** preliminary subjects: TAT088, TAT158, TAT013 or simi-lar, Theory and Testing of Cars*** to be agreed with supervisor

To see the more elective subjects for Interna-tional Students, go to page 28 International Courses Opened for All Specialties.

In 2013, the annual Logistics Seminar called Face the Risks, was held in Haapsalu.

First I did not know what to expect from this country. Maybe I also was a little scared. But Estonia’s beautiful nature, Tallinn’s pretty Old Town and the nice lectureres at the university convinced me that it was a good idea to come. If you are thinking about going to Estonia just grab your winter coat and boots, also bring a towel for sauna, and go!

Jessica, from Germany

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International Courses Opened for All Specialties FALL 2013 ECTS CODE

Economic Analysis (only spring semester) 5 TLM099

Entrepreneurship + Project (only fall semester) 6 TLM381

SPRING 2014 ECTS CODE

Marketing 3 TLM183

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS ECTS CODE

Cultural History and Estonian Language 2 HKE116

English For Specialty 2 HKE086

Communication Psychology 2 HKE117

Linear Algebra 4 RKE087

Mathematical Analysis 4 RKE088

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Practical InformationAccommodationFor accommodation at an international dorm, please register as soon as possible either in: Muusa Majutus – http://yhikas.ee/index_eng.php, located downtown on Kuhlbarsi street 1;Academic Hostel – http://www.ttu.ee/academichostel-eng, located in Mustamäe.

Health InsuranceStudents from outside the EU are not covered by Estonian health insurance. An interna-tional student from outside the EU must have and insurance contract guaranteeing that any costs related to his or her medical treatment as a result of illness or injury during the stay will be met with the extent equal to the persons covered with health insurance.

Registering and getting your ID codeIf you spend more than 3 months in Estonia, you will have to register your stay and get an Estonian ID card. To do that, get a rent contract from dorm and go to City Government to register. After that you will need to go to Estonian ID card Office to get your Estonian ID-number.

Student Card and ESN CardIt is possible to buy an International Student Identification Card (ISIC) that gives many price discounts and works as your international student ID. The cards are issued by Estonian Students’ Union at Kreutzwaldi street 4, second floor. ESN cards are issued by Erasmus Student Network, located at Town Hall Square.

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Bus Card and Phone CardsYou can get bus cards and phone cards from R-Kiosk, newsstands located all over Tallinn.

Getting from the airport to dormitory A tutor will pick you up from the airport and accompany you to the student dorm.

EmergenciesIn case of an emergency, dial 112 and ask for ambulance, the police or fire brigade. Tell the operator your name, address and telephone number you are calling from, and stay by the telephone until your information has been confirmed. There is no charge when you dial 112.

Tourist info Office in Tallinn Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, Tallinn 10146. www.tourism.tallinn.ee, phone +372 645 7777

Useful linksIf you are interested in finding out more about Estonia, its history and culture, you can visit the following websites:visitestonia.com/enwelcometoestonia.comstudyinestonia.eetourism.tallinn.ee/enginyourpocket.com

One of the most loved traditions in Estonia is the Song Festival (Laulupidu). Photo by Lembit Michelson

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About EstoniaOfficial name: Republic of Estonia (short form: Estonia)Capital: Tallinn

The Old Town of Tallinn belongs to UNESCO´s World Heritage List. Tallinn was also chosen Europe´s Capital of Culture 2011.

Estonia is well-known for its tradition of the national song festival, which is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world. The tradition of song festivals was born along with Estonian national awakening in the end of the 19th Century. The first national song festival was held in Tartu in the summer of 1869.

Location: Estonia is situated in the North-Eastern Europe, on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The north is bordered by the Gulf of Finland.

Population: Estonia´s total population is 1,34 million

Language: The official language of Estonia is Estonian, which belongs to the Finno-Ugric language family and is closely related to Finnish.

Currency: Estonia joined the EURO in 2011

Visas: Estonia is a member of the European Union, therefore EU citizens can enter Esto-nia with a national ID-card. All others need valid passports. Please check updated visa requirements on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia: www.vm.ee/eng

Climate: The climate in Estonia is temperate, characterized by warm summers and fairly severe winters. The weather is often breezy and humid due to the proximity of the Baltic Sea.

Head of the state: President, who is elected by the Parliament for a five-year term.

Contents

For International Student 1 Welcome by Vice-Rector for Development 2 About TTK University of Applied Sciences 4 International Relations 6 Admission of Exchange Students 6 Faculty of Architectural and Environmental Engineering 8 Faculty of Clothing and Textile 12 Faculty of Construction 16 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 20 Faculty of Transport 24 International Courses Opened for All Specialties 28 Practical Information 30 About Estonia 32

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