GUIDE & CALENDAR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Guide and Calendar for International Students
2012/2013 Published by Tallinn University Academic Affairs Office | Career and Counselling Center Tallinn University 2012 | Design: Anneli Viilup
Contents: Message from the Rector 3 University Campus 4 Contact Information 4 What To Do When You Have Arrived 5 Academic Calendar 2012/2013 5 National and Public Holidays 6 Estonia 7 Tallinn 8 Tallinn University 9 Tallinn University in General 9 University Structure 10 Student Card 13 Computing Services 13 Computer Classes 14 Copies, Printing and Scanning 14 Academic Library of Tallinn University 14 Accommodation 15 Academic Affairs Office 17 Career and Counselling Centre 18 Student Union 18 International Club (IC) 18 Erasmus Student Network (ESN) 19 Salsa and Tango Courses 19 Sports 19 Cafeterias 19 Studies at Tallinn University 20 Studies in English 20 Studies Information System (Ă•IS) 21 General Study Information 22 Language Courses 24 Information for Exchange Students 25 Departmental Erasmus Coordinators by Institutes /Colleges 25 Information for Degree Students 26 Practical Information 29 Important Telephone Numbers 29 Safety Issues 29 EU/EEA Citizens Right of Temporary Residence 29 Temporary Residence Permit for Study in Estonia (Non-EU/EEA Citizens) 29 Health Care and Insurance 30 Living Expenses 31 Money and Banking 31 Currency Exchange 32 Telephone 32 Internet and Mail 32 Transportation in Tallinn 32 Arrival to Tallinn University Terra Building 33 Free time in Tallinn 33 Working in Estonia 34 Embassies and Honorary Consuls in Tallinn 35 Survival Vocabulary 36 International Students from Last Year 37 Useful Websites 38
messaGe from the reCtor
Dear students, I would like to congratulate you for choosing Tallinn University for your study period in Estonia. Tallinn University, which is the third largest university in Estonia, was established in 2005 as a result of the merger of several universities and research institutes. Despite it being the youngest public Estonian university, our history dates back to the 16th century when the predecessor of the Academic Library of Tallinn University was created. In the years since it was founded, our university has seen dynamic growth with a steady increase in the number of students, both Estonian and international. We would like you to become a part of our growth and development. For that, we offer you a truly academic and friendly atmosphere for your studies. In addition to spending your time in classrooms, laboratories and the library, you will also find rich cultural experiences in Tallinn. Our famous medieval Old Town, built between the 13th and 16th centuries, is within walking distance from the campus. A short walk also takes you to the Kumu Art Museum, which is the largest art museum in the Baltic States and one of the largest in Northern Europe. Leaving home to study in a different country is an exciting experience; for our part, we will do everything we can to make your stay in Estonia enjoyable! Welcome to Tallinn University! Prof. Tiit Land Rector
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University Campus Most of Tallinn University (TU’s) buildings are located in the city center. The central campus on Narva Road-Uus Sadama Street includes the Terra building, the Silva building, the Mare building, the Ursa building, the Nova building, the Astra building and the Student Residence (5 min. walking distance from the Terra building) on Karu Street among others. In addition, there are buildings in Tondi (Institute of Health Sciences and Sports, Department of Crafts), Mustamäe (Law School) and in the Old Town (Institute of History and Institute of Fine Arts). The Academic Library is situated on Rävala Avenue between Estonian National Opera and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
the university to Hobujaama stop (next stop). Take a trolley bus no 3 (the stop is next to Viru centre, Kaubamaja stop) to Siili stop. Then cross the street under the traffic lights and walk straight on to Siili Street 14 (a building on Your right in a large garden). Please see the traffic schedules: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/
NB! Tallinn University souvenirs can be bought from the Student Union, room: S-139 (Silva building) or from the E-Shop (www.esindus.ee)
Contact Information
NB! Offices and classrooms in the university
Exchange Students (students who come to study at Tallinn University in the frames of exchange programs (ERASMUS) or bilateral agreements for a period of one semester up to one academic year, do not pay tuition fee) and Erasmus Mundus students.
Address, Building, Abbreviation
Academic Affairs Office Address: Terra building, Narva Road 25, room T-215, 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Tel. +372 6409 217 Fax +372 6409 118 E-mail: exchange@tlu.ee Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 14.00 – 16.30
buildings are marked with a combination of a letter and number. e.g. T-320 (T – Terra, 3 – third floor, 320 – room number).
Nara Road 25, Terra, T Narva Road 25 (buildings at the courtyard), Ursa, U Narva Road 29, Silva, S Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare, M Narva Road 25/Uus-Sadama Street 5, Nova, N Narva Road 25/Uus-Sadama Street 5, Astra, A Lai Street 13, Institute of Fine Arts, L Rüütli Street 6, Institute of History, AI Tondi Street 55, Institute of Health Sciences and Sports, Department of Crafts, TO
Degree Students (full-time students of Tallinn University, pay tuition fee and finish the university with the full degree). Career and Counselling Center (academic and psychological counselling and career services) Address: Silva building, Narva Road 29, room S-421), 10120, Tallinn, Estonia Ms. Mari-Liis Keskpaik - Academic Counsellor Tel.+372 6409 127 E-mail: mari-liis.keskpaik@tlu.ee
NB! How to get from Tallinn University campus (Narva Road 25/Uus-Sadama Street 5) to the Institute of Health Sciences and Sports, Department of Crafts (Tondi Street 55)? You can take bus no 23 from Estonia stop to Academic Affairs Office (admissions, housing, Marsi stop (in front of Tondi Street 55). residence permits) You can take tram no 3 or 4 from Hobujaama Address: Terra building, Narva Road. 25, stop to the last stop and then bus no 23 to room: T-214, Tel. +372 6409 234 Marsi stop. You can take bus no 5 (from NarE-mail: admissions@tlu.ee va Road) to Järve stop and walk to Tondi 55 (10 minutes). Please see the traffic schedules: Confirmation of your study period http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/ Address: Terra building, Narva Road 25, NB! How to get from Tallinn University cam- Room: T-213, Tel. +372 6409 131 pus (Narva Road 25/Uus-Sadama Street 5) to the Law School (address: Siili Street 14)? Tallinn University Law School is situated in the Mustamäe district. Take a tram (no 1 or 3) from the Tallinna Ülikool stop in front of 6
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Check the timetables: www.tlu.ee/eng - Students - Timetables Obtain Tallinn University e-mail account (room: S-203, Silva building). Register for courses (ois.tlu.ee). Please follow the registration deadlines (September 10th/ February 4th). Meet your tutor (tutor is a local student who is helping you with practical matters during your studies). More information: ic@esindus.ee Sign tenancy agreement at the dormitory office or at the private apartment. Non-EU students have to apply for a residence permit. Please refer to “residence permits” for more information. After you have signed a tenancy agreement at the dormitory office (or for a private apartment), please go to the Population Register at Pärnu Road 9 or Niine Street 2 or A.H. Tammsaare Road 135) to register your place of residence. After you have registered your place of residence, please go to Citizenship and Migration Bureau (Narva Road 5 or Vilmsi Street 59) to apply for an Estonian ID card. With your ID card you can buy ID tickets for public transportation, use it
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as a library card, and electronically load money to the card to make copies. Go to the Student Union and ask them to issue you an ISIC card/Estonian Student Card (Silva building, room: S-139). Confirmation about your student status: exchange students and Erasmus Mundus students can obtain the document from the Academic Affairs Office (room: T-215, office hours from Monday-Thursday 14.00-16.30). Degree students can obtain the document from the Academic Affairs Office (room T-213, office hours: 08.00 – 16.30, lunch 12.30 – 13.00). Go to a bank to open a bank account. It is free of charge, please take passport/ ID with you. Obtain a library card (www.tlulib.ee) . Take part in events organized by the International Club (www.esindus.ee/ic) and Erasmus Student Network (www. esn.ee/tallinn).
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aCaDemiC CaLenDar 2012/2013 aUGUst 2012 17.08
Timetables for the autumn semester are published on the web page 27.08 Online registration for the autumn semester courses begins (ois.tlu.ee) 29.-31.08 Orientation for international students
septemBer 2012 01.09 03.09 10.09
Opening ceremony Autumn semester´s first study period begins* Last day for academic movements: apply for academic leave and rematriculation, apply for tuition fee reduction
10.09 15.09 21.09
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and submit a personal study plan. Vacant state-funded student places are filled Deadline for online registration to courses Submitting study allowance applications begins (degree students) Last day for first year PhD student to submit individual study plan and PhD theses theme to the Research Administration Office
* The academic year is divided into two semesters ––autumn semester (September 3, 2012-January 20, 2013) and spring semester (January 28-June 30, 2013). Semesters are divided into two study periods. 7
October 2012
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Deadline to apply for study allowances and for submitting institute scholarship applications to the academic institute (degree students) Study allowances and institute scholarships are granted Conferment of honorary doctors End of the autumn semester´s first study period Intensive courses, special seminars and exams are held Beginning of the autumn semester´s second study period
November, December 2012 and January 2013 15.12 End of the autumn semester´s second study period 17.-21.12 Intensive courses, special seminars and exams are held 24.12-01.01.13 Christmas holiday 02.-20.01 Exam session 14.01 Timetables for the spring semester are published on the web page 21.01-25.01 Online registration for spring semester courses begins. Student status is fixed according to credit points and academic performance. Last day to change the terms of the study agreement and apply for the academic leave 28.01 Spring semester´s first study period begins 28.-29.01 Orientation for international students
February 2013 04.02 Deadline for online registration to courses and feedback to the autumn semester courses 04.02 Last day for academic movements: apply for academic leave and rematriculation and submit a personal study plan 15.02 Submitting study allowance applications begins (degree students)
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Deadline to apply for study allowances and for submitting faculty scholarship applications, deadline to apply for ERASMUS scholarship (degree students) Study allowances are granted (degree students) End of the spring semester´s first study period Intensive courses, special seminars and exams are held Beginning of the spring semester´s second study period
May and June 2013 11.05 End of the spring semester´s second study period, deadline to apply for the academic leave 13.05 Deadline to submit graduation papers to the institute 13.- 17.05 Intensive courses, consultations, individual work 20.05 – 08.06 Exam session 27.05 – 07.06 Defense of graduation papers and graduation exams 19.– 20.06 Graduation ceremonies for master students 30.06 End of the spring semester 01.07 -17.08 Summer Holiday
National and Public Holidays (days off) August 20 - Day of Restoration of Independence – dramatic developments in the Soviet Union in August 1991 resulted in the three Baltic countries finally regaining their independence December 24- Christmas Eve – tradition: religious services, gift giving, family meetings, decorating trees December 25 - Christmas Day December 26 - Boxing Day – Second Day of Christmas January 1 - New Year’s Day February 24 - Independence Day (1918) – the Salvation Committee (Päästekomitee) declared the independence of the Republic of Estonia
March 29 – Easter Holiday (Good Friday) May 1 - Spring Day June 23 - Victory Day (Võidupüha) – commemorates the victory of Estonian forces over the Baltic Germans’ forces (led by Landeswehr) in the Battle of Võnnu (Cesis) in northern Latvia in 1919 June 24 - St John’s Day or Midsummer Day – (Jaanipäev) and its important Midsummer Eve is a traditional celebration held on the night of 23-24 June. This day marks a day 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 festive menu
Estonia is situated in northeastern Europe on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It is bordered on the east and southeast by Russia and on the south by Latvia. Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city, is only about 85 km south of Helsinki, the capital of Finland, across the Gulf of Finland. Sweden is Estonia’s nearest western neighbor across the Baltic Sea. Estonia is often referred to as a very small country. With an area of 45 000 sq. km, Estonia is in fact bigger for example than Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark or Switzerland, but still for example five times smaller than Great Britain. Estonia stretches 350 km from east to west and 240 km from north to south. Sea islands form one tenth and lakes about one twentieth of Estonia’s territory. Almost half of the Estonian territory is covered by forest and woodland.
The People
Estonia Facts about Estonia Official name: Republic of Estonia Form of government: Parliamentary democracy, Riigikogu with 101 members Head of state: President Toomas Hendrik Ilves Surface area: 45 227 square kilometers Coastline: 3794 km Land borders: 343.0 km with Latvia and 338.6 km with the Russian Federation Distance from Tallinn to Helsinki: 85km; to Riga: 307km; to St.Petersburg: 395km; to Stockholm: 405km Population density: 30.9 people per km² Total Population: 1,340 million Capital: Tallinn Other large cities: Tartu, 102 000; Narva, 80 000; Kohtla-Järve, 70 000; Pärnu, 50 000. Nationality: Estonians 68,6% (922 000), Russians 25.6% (345 000), Ukrainians 2.1% (28 000), Belorussians 1.2% (16 000), Finns 0.8% (11 000), Other nationalities 1.7% (Latvians, Lithuanians, Jews, Germans, Tatars, Poles). Official language: Estonian, a member of the Finno-Ugric language group Religion: The largest denomination is Lutheran (30%), Orthodox (28%), Catholics (3%). Nevertheless, only about 20 % of Estonians practice any religion. Currency: Euro
Part of the reward of studying in a foreign country is the process of learning new things in addition to the university programme, such as the habits and characteristics of the local people. Even though we would not wish to spoil that experience for you, we would like to mention, for your consideration, some generalisations made about Estonians, that the culture shock could be minimised. Of course there are always individual, regional and generational differences. Estonians… yy aren’t prone to emotional extremes yy make a clear distinction between working life and private life yy are individualists, “put four Estonians together, and you’ll get five parties” yy are friendly and helpful, but need the initiative for communication from outside yy rely more on facts than feelings yy are quiet and don’t ask many questions yy shake hands at official meetings, but privately, they avoid both handshakes and hugging; a friendly ‘hello!’ is a good enough substitute
Climate Average temperatures range from 20.9°C in summer, with July usually being the hottest month, to -8°C in winter, although the temperature may rise to 30°C and above in summer or fall below -23°C in winter. Those staying in Estonia during the winter months, i.e. between October and April, will need a good pair of warm, insulated shoes or boots, a warm winter coat and woolen sweaters and thermal underwear and also some clothing for the rainy days. Otherwise, normal northern European clothing is enough. 9
Language Country’s official language is Estonian. The Estonian language belongs to the Finnish branch of Finno-Ugric group of languages. It is therefore not related to the neighboring Indo-European languages such as Russian, Latvian and Swedish. Finnish, Hungarian and Estonian are the best known of the Finno-Ugric languages.
Getting around estonia Public buses are the easiest, cheapest and most convenient solution for visiting Tartu, Pärnu, Narva, Viljandi or any other larger towns. Buses from Tallinn to Tartu depart every 30 minutes, to Pärnu every hour. On weekdays, seats to these destinations are almost always available immediately before departure (watch out for special events). If you plan to travel during the weekend, please buy ticket in advance. The Tallinn Bus Terminal is located at Lastekodu Street 46. The timetable is available online www.bussireisid.ee and ticket information is available at telephone: 1255. If you plan to travel by train, you can get more information from the train station Balti Jaam (address: Toompuiestee Street 37) or check www. edel.ee for diesel trains and www.elektriraudtee.ee for electric trains. About Estonia: estonia.eu Lonely Planet: www.lonelyplanet.com/estonia
taLLinn General Official name: Tallinn Position: capital and the largest city of Estonia. Population: 412 372 (01.03.2011) County: Harju County Official Language: Estonian –– a member of the Finno-Ugric language family. In addition to the native Estonian language Finnish, Russian and English are widely understood. Historical names: Reval, Lindanise, Lyndanisse, Lindanäs, Ledenets, Kesoniemi, Kolyvan.
Length of the coastline: 46 kilometers Administrative districts: Haabersti (area: 18.6 km², population: 39 818), Kesklinn (28.0 km², 48 112), Kristiine (9.4 km², 29 526), Lasnamäe (30.0 km², 112 029), Mustamäe (8.0 km², 64 261), Nõmme (28.0 km², 38 664), Pirita (18.7 km², 14 176), Põhja-Tallinn (17.3 km², 55 749). Daylight Saving Start: last Sunday in March Daylight Saving End: last Sunday in October Largest lake: Lake Ülemiste (covers 9.6 km²) – it is the main source of the city’s drinking water. River: Pirita Highest point: 64 meters above the sea level, the district of Nõmme, in the south-west of the city.
population Nationality: Estonians 54.8%, Russians 36.6%, Ukrainians 3.6%, Belarusian 1.9%, Others 3.1% (Latvians, Lithuanians, Jews, Germans, Tatars, Poles, others)
other Time Zone: GMT +2h Electricity: 220V 50Hz, plugs are two pin continental sizes Calling Code: +372
Districts haabersti District: The heart of the district is the residential area consisting of the big panel houses of Väike-Õismäe, which were mostly established in the seventies. Lake Harku and an extensive beach area at Kakumäe and the Kopli Gulf lie in the boundaries of the district.
Coordinates: 59°26’ N 24°45’ E
City Centre (Kesklinn): Consists of the historical Old City and the surrounding suburbs with wooden buildings erected in the end of the last and the beginning of the present century. Most of the governmental and cultural institutions of Tallinn (and the republic) are located here.
Situated: the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, in north central Estonia
Kristiine District: is one of the most verdant city districts of Tallinn. Blocks of one -fami-
Geography Total area: 159.2 km²
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Distance: from Tallinn to Helsinki – 85 km; to Riga – 310 km; to St. Petersburg – 350 km; to Stockholm – 375 km
ly dwellings take much of the district up. Also worth mentioning are the 4 objects located in the district that are protected by nature conservation regulations - these include 3 home gardens and the historical Löwenruh Park. Lasnamäe District: is the biggest district both by its area and its population and at the same time this is the last region formed by big panel houses on the principle of free planning (buildings were constructed mostly in the eighties). Most of the population is migrants. mustamäe District: Tallinn University Law School, Tallinn University of Technology, numerous scientific institution and part of the Kadaka industrial region are located here. nõmme District: the prevailing type of building is single family houses, which are located on sandy areas covered with pine groves. Because of the low density of buildings it is also known as the Nõmme forest city. It is one of the most prestigious districts in Tallinn. northern tallinn (põhja-tallinn): Like the city centre, this is one of the most diverse districts both architecturally and historically and socially. One of the oldest settlements of Tallinn is here - Kalamaja with 1 to 2-storey wooden houses, Pelgulinn with more modern wooden buildings and areas of multi-storey houses. pirita District: is about 7 km from the center of town. Because of its good natural and other advantages (seaside beach, river, the yachting port and other possibilities for sports, extensive wooded areas), this is one of the most prestigious districts in Tallinn. For more information about Tallinn and Estonia please contact Tallinn Tourist information at Niguliste Street 2/ Kullassepa Street 4. Tel: +372 6457 777, Homepage: www.tourism.ee
taLLinn University (taLLinna ÜLiKooL) tallinn University in General (www.tlu.ee/eng)
history Tallinn University (TU) is a public institution of higher education. It was established in 2005 as a merger of: Academic Library of Estonia (1552/1946) Baltic Film and Media School (1992/97) Estonian Institute of Humanities (1988) Institute of History (1946) Tallinn Pedagogical University (1919/52/92) The university has also accommodated former research institutes of the Academy of Sciences: Institute of Estonian Demography Institute of Ecology Institute of International and Social Studies Tallinn University is the third largest university in Estonia. Its main strengths lie in the fields of humanities and social sciences, but it also has a strong and constantly growing component of natural and exact sciences, as well as a notable tradition of teacher training and educational research.
structure The University consists of 27 academic units: Estonian Institute of Future Studies, Estonian Institute for Population Studies, Estonian Institute of Humanities, Institute of Communication, Institute of Ecology, Institute of Educational Sciences, Institute of Estonian Language and Culture, Institute of Fine Arts, Institute of Germanic-Romance Languages and Cultures, Institute of Health Sciences and Sports, Institute of History, Institute of Informatics, Institute of Information Studies, Institute of International and Social Studies, Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Political Science and Governance, Institute of Psychology, Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures, Institute of Social Work, Baltic Film and Media School, Catherine’s College, Haapsalu College, Law School, Rakvere College, Confucius Institute, Language Center, Academic Library.
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People and International Activities
University Structure
At present, it has around 9200 students as well as more than 540 faculty members and research fellows –– on the whole being the fastest growing university in the country. Internationalisation is of one of the key issues in the university’s development plan for the coming years. There were 457 international students (282 exchange students and 175 degree students) from 54 countries in the academic year 2011/2012). It makes 4,97 % of the entire student body. Exchange students come mostly from Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and degree students from Latvia, Russia and Finland. In exchange programs Institute of Information Studies, Institute of Political Science and Governance, Slavonic Languages and Cultures and Germanic-Romance Languages and Cultures had the majority of international students. In degree programs Baltic Film and Media School, Law School and Institute of Political Science and Governance had the majority of international students. Tallinn University maintains 41 inter-university agreements with universities from 22 countries, Finnish and Japanese universities being the most represented cooperation partners, as well close to 500 Erasmus bilateral agreements with universities from all over Europe. There were 228 incoming and 159 outgoing Erasmus students in 2011/2012. Tallinn University is an active member of several international networks in promoting academic excellence, cooperation and networking. EUA Council for Doctoral Education (2008) UNICA - Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (2006) EUA- European University Association (2004) EURAXESS – The European Service Network (2004) BSRUN – Baltic Sea Regional University Network (2000) BUP- Baltic University Program (1993) Tallinn University –– a modern university in a historic city warmly welcomes international students!
Academic Units Academic Library Address: Rävala Avenue 10 Tel. +372 6659 439 E-mail: tlulib@tlulib.ee Baltic Film and Media School -BA and MA programs in Film Arts, Crossmedia Production and Audiovisual Media. Address: Narva Road 25/ Uus-Sadama Street 5 campus, Nova building. www.bfm.ee Catherine’s College – a liberal arts college with specialisation in humanities and social sciences. Programmes in English and Russian in liberal arts. Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building Tel. +372 6409 333 E-mail: liberalarts@tlu.ee Estonian Institute of Future Studies Address: Lai Street 34, 10133 Tallinn Tel. +372 6411 165 E-mail: eti@tlu.ee Estonian Institute for Population Studiesresearch in demography and population studies. Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building room: M-553, Tel. +372 6454 125 E-mail: ekdk@tlu.ee Estonian Institute of Humanities – BA and MA programmes: Middle Eastern and Asian Studies, Cultural Theory, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Literature and Cultural Semiotics, cultural theory and philosophy. PhD programmes Studies of Cultures and Philosophy, as well as research in all these areas. Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building, room: M-323 (secretary), Tel. +372 6199 555 E-mail: ehi@ehi.ee Department of Cultural Theory Room: M-301, Tel. +372 6199 541, E-mail: ott@tlu.ee Department of Middle-Eastern and Asian Studies Room: M-301, E-mail: ester@ehi.ee Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology Room: M-301, Tel. +372 6199 541 E-mail: mariliis@ehi.ee Department of Philosophy Room: M-301 Tel. +372 6199 541 E-mail: ott@tlu.ee
Estonian Semiotics Repository Room: M-310 E-mail: olga.utgof@gmail.com Centre for Landscape and Culture, Room: M-642 Tel. +372 6199 560 Haapsalu College – a regional college on the West coast of Estonia with specialisations in education, business and administration, information technology and political science. Address: Lihula Road 12, Haapsalu, Tel. +372 4720 240 E-mail: mari@hk.tlu.ee www.hk.tlu.ee Institute of CommunicationBA and MA programs in Public Relations and Organizational Communication, Advertising, Communication Management Address: Narva Road 25/ UusSadama Street 5 campus, Astra building, E-mail: kommunikatsioon@tlu.ee Institute of Ecologythe basic research at the Institute concentrates on the study of the structuralfunctional organization of terrestrial ecosystems and their responses to changing environmental conditions. Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building, room: M-528, Tel. +372 6199 800 E-mail: eco@tlu.ee Institute of Educational Sciences – BA, MA and PhD programmes as well as research in all areas of education, also development projects on educational research. Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building, room: M-425 (secretary), Tel. +372 6199 700 E-mail: kasvatus@tlu.ee Department of Adult Education Room: M-435 Tel. +372 6199 740 E-mail: andragoogika@tlu.ee Department of Educational Science Room: M-435, Tel. +372 6199 760, E-mail:
kasvatusteadus@tlu.ee Department of Pre-School Pedagogy Room: M- 443 Tel. +372 6199 720 E-mail: alusharidus@tlu.ee Department of Primary School Education Room: M-444 Tel. +372 6199 710 E-mail: klassiopetaja@tlu.ee Department of School Pedagogy Room: M- 407, Tel. +372 6199 730 E-mail: pedagoogika@tlu.ee Department of Special and Social Pedagogy Room: M- 435 Tel. +372 6199 750, E-mail: eripedagoogika@tlu.ee Department of Vocational Education Room: M-435 Tel. +372 6199 750, E-mail: kutsepedagoogika@tlu.ee School of Doctoral Studies Room: M-455, Tel. +372 6199 721, E-mail: marika.veisson@tlu.ee Institute of Estonian Language and Culture – BA, MA and PhD programmes in Estonian language and culture, and related teacher training. Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-545 (study assistant) Tel. +372 6 409 312 E-mail: kristiina.ranne@tlu.ee Institute of Fine Arts – BA and MA programmes in music, arts, choreography, handicraft and home economics and craft and technology Education, as well as related teacher training. Address: Lai Street 13 Tel. +372 6411 627 E-mail: arts@tlu.ee Department of Choreography Address: Lai Street 13, room: L-107, Tel.+372 6410 080, E-mail: laura.kvelstein@tlu.ee Department of Applied Creativity Address: Lai Street 13,
Room: L-206, Tel. +372 6411 624, E-mail: krisk@tlu.ee Department of Music Address: Lai Street 13, room: L-205, Tel.+372 6411 444, E-mail: pukka@tlu.ee Department of Arts Address: Narva Road 25, Ursa building, room: U-119, Tel. +372 6409 395, E-mail: sofi@tlu.ee Department of Craft Address: Tondi Street 55, room: To-119, Tel. +372 6 996 556, E-mail: craft@tlu.ee Institute of Germanic - Romance Languages and Cultures – BA and MA programmes in Germanic and Romance languages and cultures, and related teacher training. Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building English Studies Room: S-419, Tel. +372 640 9322, E-mail: palmi.urmet@tlu.ee Germanic Studies Room: S-555, Tel. +372 6409 324, E-mail: aigi.heero@tlu.ee Romance Studies Room: S-308, Tel. +372 6409 325, E-mail: heidiv@tlu.ee Translation Studies Room: S-522, Tel. +372 6409 358, E-mail: ester.rooste@tlu.ee Institute of Health Sciences and Sports – BA and MA programmes in physical education and recreation studies, as well as related research. Address: Tondi Street 55 Tel. +372 6996 596 E-mail: tsi@tlu.ee Department of Health Sciences Address: Tondi Street 55, room: To-202A, Tel. +372 6996 598, E-mail: karin. baskin@tlu.ee Department of Sports Sciences and Coaching Address: Narva Road 25, 13
Terra building, room: T-106, Tel. +372 6409 389, E-mail: evelin.arumae@tlu.ee Department of Leisure Sciences Address: Tondi Street 55, room: To-218, Tel. +372 6996 559, E-mail: karin.esop@tlu.ee Institute of History – BA, MA and PhD programmes in history and art history and research on all periods of Estonian history and archaeology. Includes the Centre for Medieval Studies. Address: Rüütli Street 6 Tel. +372 6446 594 E-mail: ajalugu@tlu.ee www.ai.ee Institute of Informatics – BA and MA programmes in information technology. Address: Narva Road 25/ UusSadama Street 5 campus, Astra building E-mail: tammsaar@tlu.ee Institute of Information Studies – BA, MA and PhD programmes in information science (focusing on information management, digital libraries, records management and book science). Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-331, Tel. +372 6409 480 E-mail: maiken.niit@tlu.ee Institute of International and Social Studies - BA, MA and PhD programmes in sociology. Research in social stratification, family sociology, international relations and political science. Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building, room: M-608, Tel. +372 6409 446 E-mail: rasi@iiss.ee www.iiss.ee Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences – BA and MA programmes in mathematics, biology, ecology and environmental 14
management along with related teacher training. BA programmes in physics. PhD programmes in physics and ecology, and research in these areas as well as chemistry. Astra building E-mail: mli@tlu.ee Department of Natural Sciences E-mail: tiina.aavik@tlu.ee Department of Mathematics E-mail: matemaatika@tlu.ee Institute of Political Science and Governance – BA, MA and PhD programmes in political science, and research in related areas. Astra building E-mail: riigiteadused@tlu.ee http://rto.tlu.ee/ Institute of Psychology – BA, MA and PhD programmes in psychology. MA programme in organizational behavior. Astra building E-mail: psych@tlu.ee Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures – BA and MA programmes in Slavonic languages and cultures, and related teacher training. Silva building, room: S-334, Tel. +372 6409 332 E-mail: kuzmin@tlu.ee Institute of Social Work – BA, MA and PhD programmes in social work, and research in related areas. Mare building Tel. +372 6409 382 E-mail: veeremaa@tlu.ee Law School - BA and MA programs in business administration and law. Address: Siili Street 14 Tel. +372 6737 970 E-mail: sirje.reispass@tlu.ee Rakvere College – a regional college on the north coast of Estonia with specialisations
in education, social work and political science. Address: Pikk Street 40, Rakvere, Tel. +372 3243 016 www.tlu.ee/rakvere Pedagogical College Address: Räägu 49 Tel.: +372 655 7159
Academic Subunits Confucius Institute operates as part of the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban). Language training and weekly lectures make up only a part of the Institute’s programme. The Institute has plans to organize both popular science and extracurricular academic lectures, film nights, celebrate Chinese national holidays and develop cultural and educational co-operation between Estonia and the People´s Republic of China. Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building, room: M-135, Tel: +372 6199 505 E-mail: siyi.ma@tlu.ee Language Centre The Language Centre is the academic sub-unit of Tallinn University, which was established in 1996. The objective of the Language Centre is to organise foreign language teaching (11 foreign languages) both for the students of the university as well as for the general public. Language Center conducts the following international language exams: IELTS, Cambridge ESOL, DELE, PLIDA, DITALS. Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-324 Tel. +372 6409 126 E-mail: tiiu.rumen@tlu.ee
Other Units Open University The mission of Tallinn University Open University is to create an environment for lifelong learning and study opportunities for development oriented people and organisations. Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building, room: M-344, Tel. +372 6409 139 E-mail: marge@tlu.ee Tallinn University Press Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-204, Tel. +372 6409 124 E-mail: tlupress@tlu.ee
Administrative Units Academic Affairs Office Address: Narva Road 25, Terra building, room: T-213, Tel. +372 6409 131 E-mail: merli.bambus@tlu.ee Career and Counselling Centre Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-142, Tel: +372 6409 127 E-mail. career@tlu.ee E-learning Centre Address: Uus-Sadama 5, Mare building, room: M-345. Tel. +372 6409 281 E-mail: eope@tlu.ee Academic Auditor Address: Narva Road 25, Terra building Tel. +372 6409 442, E-mail: kristel.marmor@tlu.ee Estate Office Address: Narva Road 25, Terra building E-mail: Priit.Past@tlu.ee Finance Office Address: Narva Road 25, Terra building E-mail: Ly.Mall@tlu.ee Information Technology Office Address: Narva Road 29,
Silva building, room: S-118 Tel. +372 6409 444 E-mail: it-abi@tlu.ee Institutional Development Office Address: Narva Road 25, Terra building, room: T-303 Tel. +372 6409 117 E-mail: ao@tlu.ee Marketing and Communication Office Address: Narva Road 25, Terra building, room: T-217 Tel. +372 6409 142 E-mail: pr@tlu.ee Personnel Office Address: Narva Road 25, Terra building Tel. +372 6409 210 E-mail: personnel@tlu.ee Rector´s Office Address: Uus-Sadama Street 5, Mare building Tel. +372 6409 101 E-mail: rb@tlu.ee Research Administration Office Address: Narva Road 25 Terra building, room: T-317 Tel. +372 6409 147 E-mail: teadusinfo@tlu.ee Knowledge Transfer Centre Address: Lühike jalg 7 Tel. +372 6117 516 E-mail: teadmussiire@tlu.ee
Student Card Estonian Student Card You can obtain an Estonian Student Card at the Student Union office: Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-139, Tel. + 372 6409 129 E-mail: esindus@esindus.ee www.esindus.ee Office hours MondayThursday: 10.00-17.00, Friday: 10.00-16.00 (closed for lunch 13.00 – 14.00): To obtain the card you need: yy one passport photo
yy valid passport/ID International Student Identity Card (ISIC) You can obtain an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) at the Student Union office: Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-139, Tel. + 372 6409 129 E-mail: esindus@esindus.ee www.esindus.ee Office hours: MondayThursday: 10.00-17.00, Friday: 10.00-16.00 (close d for lunch 13.00 – 14.00) To obtain the card you need: yy one passport photo yy 6.40 € (in cash) yy valid passport/ID An ISIC Card is valid for one calendar year. For information on discounts available with the ISIC Card – http://www. isic.org
NB! If you have the ISIC card from your home university you can use it in Estonia. Computing Services You can use the computer network and sign up for the e-mail account at the Computing Centre: Address: Narva road 29, Silva building, room: S-203 Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 09.30 – 11.30 and 13.30 – 15.30 Tel. +372 6409 193 E-mail: ruth.rudsit@tlu.ee To obtain Tallinn University email account: take a passport/ID with you Free wireless Internet (WiFi) is available at Tallinn University campus. You do not need a password to use WiFi.
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You can use computers at the library (raamatukogu) and computer classes (arvutiklass): M-543 (Mare building), S-244 (Silva building), S-338 (Silva building). You do not need a password to use computers. New computer class will be opened in Nova building.
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Copies, printing and scanning You can make copies, print and scan at the Academic Library of Tallinn University (address: Rävala Avenue 10) at the service point. Please see the prices at: http://www.tlulib.ee/ If you load money on to your Estonian ID card to make copies, print and scan at the self service points at Tallinn University main campus. there are four ways to load money to your estonian iD card: 1. You can load your ID card using cash at the library service point (service fee 0,32 €). 2. Internet bank: www.pilet.ee 3. By mobile telephone (EMT, ELISA). Call the quick dial number 1312*type*social security number (see ticket type from the price list below; insert the person’s social security number that the ID-ticket is being bought for). Press* to verify the transaction. The social security number will need to be inserted only during the first time, later it will suffice to call1312*type telephone number for the same person to get a new ticket. For example: 1312*505*12345678901
M-payment of banks (For clients of Hansapank and SEB Eesti Ühispank) –Call the number 1214*1008*type and follow the voice instructions. This m.payment enables you to buy a ticket only for the person whose bank account is connected to the mobile number.
nB! At Tallinn University campus you can make copies and print at the Student Union office, Silva building, room S-139. Price for 1 page is 0,10 €. Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 10.00-17.00, Friday: 10.00-16.00 (closed for lunch 13.00 – 14.00).
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Library Card To register as a patron, an Estonian ID-card or other identification document (together with a standard photo document) is needed. The library card is free of charge for employees and students of Tallinn University, but if lost, the card will be re-issued for 3.20 €. The Academic Library of Tallinn University is a research, archival and study library, which combines the research library and its branches. The library’s oldest publication dates back to the 15th century. Historical collections originate from the library of the Estonian Literary Society active in the 19th century, its oldest part being the St. Olaf’s Church’s library, founded in the 16th century. The research library assembles literature in all fields of research, except for the narrowly defined fields of construction and agriculture. The library holds 2,527,000 books and periodicals. The collections of the library are cataloged in the e-catalog ESTER, containing information about availability of items. In addition there are over 45 electronic research databases. The library’s reserves have been divided into four sections: 1. The primary collection in the library’s depository. 2. The open collection on the shelves of the reading rooms comprising study and research literature as well as specialized journals. 3. The Baltic and rare literature collection. 4. The collection of expatriate Estonian literature. All reading rooms are equipped with wireless Internet connection (WiFi) and workstations equipped with a computer, which enable access to licensed databases.
service points: research Library Address: Rävala Avenue 10, 15042 Tallinn Information: Tel. +372 6659 439 Check-out desk : Tel. +372 6659 431 Subject librarians: erialainfo@tlulib.ee service Centre: Tel. +372 6659 440 Open: Monday–Friday 10.00–19.00, Saturday 10.00–15.00 Baltica reading room: Open: Monday-Friday 10.00-18.00
Expatriate Estonian Literature Reading Room. Open: Monday-Friday 10.0017.00 Study Centre From autumn 2012 Study Centre will be situated in Tallinn University campus in Narva Road, in Astra building. For further information, opening hours and contacts, please see library´s homepage www.tlulib.ee/index.php/en Sports Library Address: Tondi Street 55, Tallinn, 2nd floor, Room 214 Tel. +372 6996 729 E-mail: sport.raamat@tlulib.ee Open: Monday-Tuesday 9.0017.00, Wednesday 09.0016.00, Thursday 10.00-17.00, Friday 09.00-14.00, Lunch: Monday-Thursday 12.30-13.15 Library of the Institute of Fine Arts Address: Lai Street 13, 10133 Tallinn Tel. +372 6411 626 E-mail: svetlana.norman@tlulib.ee Open: Monday-Thursday 09.00–17.00, Lunch: MondayThursday 12.30-13.00, Friday 09.00-13.00 Baltic Film and Media School Library From autumn 2012 BFM School Library will be situated in Tallinn University campus in Narva street, in Nova building. For further information see library´s homepage (www. bfm.ee/contacts/library/) E-mail: bfmlib@tlulib.ee Library of Academy of Law Address: Siili Street 14, 13413 Tallinn Tel. +372 6737 548 E-mail: oigusakadeemia@tlulib.ee Open: Monday, Thursday 11.00-19.00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 09.0019.00, Saturday 10.00-15.00
Library of the Institute of History Address: Rüütli Street 6, 10130 Tallinn Tel. +372 6836 470 For appointment: liis32@mail.ee Open: Monday-Friday 10.00-17.00 Study Centre/Library of Haapsalu College Address: Lihula Road 12, 90507 Haapsalu Tel. +327 4720 246 E-mail: heidi@hk.tlu.ee Open: Monday-Friday 09.0018.00. Lunch 14.00-15.00 Library of Rakvere College Address: Pikk Street 40, 44307 Rakvere, Tel. +372 5330 1241 E-mail: raklib@tlu.ee Open: Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00 E-Library The library has access to several scientific full-text databases, which contain articles from e-journals, e-books and reference materials. Databases are accessible from the computers of Tallinn University and the Library Network, as well as from home computers, outside the university’s network with your Tallinn University e-mail account username and password.
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Library´s homepage, open the category Resources or link of your institute under the category Subject information Click on the key icon Enter your Tallinn University e-mail account username and password All the library’s e-resources are listed on the homepage under Resources or for more specific information look under Subject information. More information: Subject Information Department, Academic Library of Tallinn University E-mail: erialainfo@tlulib.ee
Accommodation Tallinn University Dormitory Address: Karu Street 17, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia (on the main campus of Tallinn University - behind the Terra building of Tallinn University - in the city center) Rooms: Double rooms (two people share one room). The accommodation will be reserved for you for a fixed period. The shortest period for an accommodation agreement is one full month. Size of the room: 17m², kitchen: 22 m². Rent: Monthly rent per person in a double room is 105 €. Rent includes communal costs (water, electricity and heating), wireless Internet, bed linen, blanket, pillow and laundry service. You can pay the rent via bank transfer or in cash. The rent must be paid by the end of every month. Additional services: Internet with wire - 5 € one month. Indoor bicycles parking lot. 17
General information: Double rooms are arranged in groups of two rooms sharing a WC and bathroom. There is a kitchen in each block; each communal kitchen is shared by 4 rooms (kitchen utensils are not included). All rooms are furnished. Cleaning the kitchen is students’ responsibility. Each student is responsible for cleaning his or her own room and is responsible for keeping the bathroom tidy. Booking a place: After you have been officially accepted to Tallinn University you will receive online application form link. After filling in the online application form you will receive deposit invoice to your e-mail. Deposit (135 €) have to be paid by the deadline marked on your invoice. If you do not pay the deposit money by the deadline you will lose the place. If the deposit money is paid by the deadline the booking will be made for you and you will receive the confirmation by e-mail. Moving in: Your name will be on the residents’ list and you will be required to show your passport/ID card at the dormitory reception. Room keys are obtained from the dormitory reception. Arrival time: 08.00-20.00. Contract: You need 2 passport photos and your passport/ID. The dormitory office is on the second floor (address: Karu Street 17). Deposit: Upon departure the last month’s rent and a 30 € cleanup fee will be deducted from your deposit. If there are unpaid fees, damaged or missing items of furniture or other property these will be deducted from the deposit or charged to you directly if the deposit does not cover. Accommodation Calendar for the Autumn Semester 2012/2013 June-July - Housing offer will be sent to you by e-mail after you have been officially accepted to Tallinn University. July 20 - Deadline for filling in housing application. After filling in the online application form you will receive deposit invoice. Deposit (135 €) have to be paid by the deadline marked on your invoice. If you do not pay the deposit money by the deadline you will lose the place. If the deposit money is paid by the fixed deadline the booking will be made for you and you will receive the confirmation by e-mail. June-July-August – Booking will be confirmed by e-mail. August 24 –First day to access the Tallinn University dormitory. January 23 – Last day of accommodation for students staying for the autumn semester only. 18
Accommodation Calendar for the Spring Semester 2012/2013 November-December - Housing offer will be sent to you by e-mail after you have been officially accepted to Tallinn University. December 15 - Deadline for filling in housing application. After filling in the online application form you will receive deposit invoice. Deposit (135 €) have to be paid by the deadline marked on your invoice. If you do not pay the deposit money by the deadline you will lose the place. If the deposit money is paid by the fixed deadline the booking will be made for you and you will receive the confirmation by e-mail. November-December-January - Booking will be confirmed by e-mail. January 26- First day of accommodation for students staying for the spring semester only.
G4S Dormitory Address: Marsi Street 10, Tallinn (Kristiine district) 15 minutes by bus from the city center. You can take bus No. 23 from Kaubamaja or Estonia stop to Marsi stop (in front of Tondi Street 55). Rooms: Double and single rooms. Rooms are arranged in groups of two rooms sharing a WC, bathroom and kitchen with washing machine, electric cooker and fridge (kitchen utensils are not included). All rooms are furnished. Each student is responsible for cleaning his or her own room and is responsible for keeping the bathroom tidy. Size of the room: 13,9 m², kitchen: 9,5 m². The accommodation will be reserved for you for a fixed period. The shortest period for an accommodation agreement is one full month. Rent: Monthly rent per person in a double room is 142 € and 284 € in a single room. Rent includes communal costs (water, electricity and heating), Internet access, bed linen and laundry service for bed linen twice a month, blanket and pillow. You can pay the rent via a bank transfer. The rent must be paid by 20th every month, invoice will be sent to your e-mail. Booking a place: You will receive an housing offer by e-mail after you have been officially accepted to Tallinn University.You will have to pay the deposit (142 € for double room and 284 € for single room). If you do not pay the deposit by the fixed deadline you will lose the place. If the deposit money is paid by the fixed deadline the booking will be made for you and you will receive the confirmation about your booking by e-mail. Bank details for paying the deposit money: Bank: Swedbank SWIFT: HABAEE2X
Bank account: 1120125178 IBAN: EE042200001120125178 Receiver: AS G4S Eesti To the description of the payment please add: dormitory service and your name. Moving in and contract: Please inform the dormitory about your arrival date and time : kalev.polluaas@ee.g4s.com. If you move in at the end of August/January you will pay extra for single days. You will get the key from the dormitory reception (recommended arrival time is 07.00-15.30) and you will sign the contract after arrival to the dormitory. More information: Mr. Kalev Põlluaas, Tel: +372 5047 344 Moving out: Please inform dormitory administration one month before you plan to move out by e-mail: kalev.polluaas@ee.g4s.com Please end the contract and leave the key to the head of the dormitory (Mr. Kalev Põlluaas). Accommodation Calendar for the Autumn Semester 2012/2013 May-June-July - Housing offer will be sent to you by e-mail after you have been officially accepted to Tallinn University. August 6 - You will have to pay the deposit (142 € for a double room and 284 € for a single room). July-August – Booking will be confirmed by e-mail. August 24 –First day to access the G4S dormitory. January 21 – Last day of accommodation for students staying for autumn semester only. Accommodation Calendar for the Spring Semester 2012/2013 November-December - Housing offer will be sent to you by e-mail after you have been officially accepted to Tallinn University. December 20 - You will have to pay the deposit (142 € for a double room and 284 € for a single room). December-January - Booking will be confirmed by e-mail. January 25- First day of accommodation for students staying for spring semester only. June 28 - Last day of accommodation.
Private Room or Flat Private rooms or flats can be found through real estate agencies operating in town. How to search for an apartment: County-Harjumaa, City-Tallinn, kesklinn-center of the city, vanalinn-old town. www.kv.ee/ www.tudengikodu.org www.city24.ee/ www.estate24.ee/ Ask help in finding apartment in Tallinn from
estate agents: Ms. Jennifer Einbach, Jennifer.Einbach@ebs.ee, +372 516 6797 Ms.Kristina Sõmerik: kristina.somerik@uusmaa.ee, +372 521 6697, www.uusmaa.ee However, the best flats are most often found via local friends. You can see offers and find people to share the flat in the Facebook (Erasmus in Tallinn University) Rent for an apartment may vary from 200 300 €/month. Prices can vary widely depending on the number of rooms and facilities offered. On closing a rental deal, be prepared to pay a deposit. Generally the deposit is the equivalent of three months’ rent (first monthly rent, brokers fee, deposit). One month’s rent will be returned to you upon your departure, provided that the accommodation is left in acceptable condition. Most of Tallinn University’s buildings are located in the center of the city (kesklinn). Tallinn University Law School situates in Mustamäe district. Institute of Health Sciences and Sports and Department of Craft situate in Kristiine district. Muusa Majutus (www.yhikas.ee) - dormitory of the Estonian Art Academy and Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.
NB! EU students have to sign out from the Population Register before they leave Estonia. Before leaving Estonia please make sure that you have paid all your bills related with your accommodation. Academic Affairs Office The aim of the Academic Affairs Office is to guarantee the smooth provision of education services from the moment a student is admitted to the university to the day he or she graduates. The Academic Affairs Office coordinates the following activities:
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issuing various certificates to students, diplomas to graduates and coordinating the issue of diploma supplements (degree students, room: T-213; exchange students, room: T-215) administering the Study Information System (ÕIS) and offering support for the system users (katrin.moores@tlu.ee) coordinating student mobility by administering different academic exchange programs, including the LLP/Erasmus programme. Information about the Erasmus programme in general and Erasmus contracts: erasmus@tlu.ee, room: T-215 coordinating different European educational projects coordinating the preparation and development of degree education curricula and the subject catalogue assisting in developing timetables for fulltime students as well as study and exam schedules for distance learning groups
Career And Counselling Centre The Career and Counselling Centre provides counselling for Tallinn University students experiencing personal, academic or vocational problems. The centre also provides information and support for students with special needs. Services are primarily short-term in nature and referrals to other helping professionals and community agencies are made as appropriate. Confidentiality is assured. Please make an appointment. All the services at the Career and Counselling Center are free of charge. Ms. Mari-Liis Keskpaik (mari-liis.keskpaik@ tlu.ee) – academic councelling (for degree students) Mr. Mikk Kasesalk (mikk.kasesalk@tlu.ee) – career councelling Ms. Ave Vilu (ave.vilu@tlu.ee) – career councelling Ms. Ivi Niinep (ivi.niinep@tlu.ee) – psychological councelling Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, Room S-142 Tel. +372 6409 127 E-mail: career@tlu.ee www.tlu.ee/career-eng/
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Student Union All the students of Tallinn University make up the Student Union of Tallinn University. The purpose of the Student Union of Tallinn University is to protect and represent the students on the university level as well as on the Estonian Republic level. Besides the general Tallinn University Student Assembly and Student Board, the university has its own representative student assemblage in every institute and college- the Student Council. If you need a student card, to do free homepage, wish to apply for financial support, or feel that your social, financial and/or intellectual rights and interests have been discriminated, please contact the Students Union. You can also ask about scholarships and student dormitories. Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-139, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia Tel. +372 6409 129 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 10.00-17.00, Friday 10.00-16.00. Closed for lunch 13.0014.00, E-mail: esindus@esindus.ee www.esindus.ee You can buy college cap, rings, souvenirs and accessories from the Student Union Office. Nursery – students and academic staff of Tallinn University can leave their child (at least 2 years old) free of charge to the nursery for 3 hours a day. Pre-registration is obligatory (lastetuba@esindus.ee). Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-114.
International Club (IC) The International Club is an organization for international students. It was created in 2006 in order to organize social events and support to all international students while they are studying at Tallinn University. The IC tutors are voluntary Estonian students of Tallinn University who help international students with administrative questions as well as in getting to know Estonian culture. All international students can apply for a tutor. At the student’s request the student will be appointed an active tutor whose work starts from the moment he/she sends you the welcome e-mail and ends in the middle of the semester (in autumn semester by October 22; in spring semester by March 16). During the semester, tutors organize events to introduce Estonian culture. www.tlu.ee/tutors Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, room: S-139, E-mail: ic@esindus.ee www.esindus.ee/ic
Erasmus Student Network Tallinn (ESN Tallinn) ESN Tallinn is a non-profit organization based on idea students helping students. ESN Tallinn unites and organizes events for Erasmus and exchange students from nine universities and higher education institutions in Tallinn. ESN Tallinn is part of ESN International that is present in 34 countries all over Europe and has more than 360 sections. Five sections are located in Estonia. ESN Tallinn has around 30 active members from different universities in Tallinn who organize a lot of events throughout the whole semester. Events like Erasmus Quiz and Movie Evening are taking place every month, trips to Lapland and Russia (Moscow, St Petersburg) are organized every semester. We also take part of ESN Sea Battle and have different (Welcome, Star, Costume, Farewell, Tram) parties, opera and ballet visits, sports events (curling, bicycle trip, rock climbing, bowling, ice skating, football etc), Orientation Week with city rally and city tour, ESN Diary, Out of Mind competition, plus free tickets to dance performances and football matches. ESN Tallinn is also involved in PRIME project and social projects such as ExchangeAbility and Social Erasmus. If you are Erasmus or exchange student in Tallinn and you are interested in taking part in our events or organizing something yourself, contact us at esnt@esn.ee and don’t forget to visit our web page www.esn.ee/tallinn. Address: Raekoja plats 16 (Town Hall Square) (3rd floor), 10146 Tallinn, Estonia Follow us in Facebook: ESN Tallinn and Twitter: esntallinn
Salsa and Tango Courses Salsa and Tango dancing courses with our professional teacher Gero from Mexico, (courses are in English) Address: Narva Road 25, Aerobics room – second floor of the Ursa building. Every Thursday and Sunday we have LatinAmerican dancing courses in Tallinn University: Salsa, Tango, Bachata, Merengue and Lambada! You will learn from the basics to your first dancing combinations. You can join the courses at any time of the year (there are always new students appearing at the ‘beginners’ course). The dancing courses take place from September to July.This is a great place for meeting local students and to have fun altogether. Come and try
Latin dances! For further information: www.esindus.ee/salsagero (click on English) or: gero_salsa@yahoo.com
Sports You can enjoy the following activities at Tallinn University (sports activities can be followed as elective subjects and you will get credits). Sign up at ois.tlu.ee Aerobics | Fitness | Basketball Volleyball | Football | Floor Ball Figure Skating | Track and Field For more information: www.tlu.ee/eng Students – Timetables – Sports NB! Student groups can rent gym to play basketball, volleyball etc. Contact: sport@tlu.ee There are different yoga and dance classes held at the Institute of Fine Arts (address: Lai Street 13), please contact Ms. Laura Kvelstein, laura.kvelstein@tlu.ee Sports outside Tallinn University: www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng
Cafeterias There are several cafeterias at the campus: you can get traditional Estonian homemade food at the Terra building’s first floor (MondayFriday: 09.00 – 16.00). At the Terra building cafeteria you can pay only in cash. Coffee, salads, soups, snacks are served at the Mare building’s first floor (Monday-Friday 09.00-18.30, Saturday 09.00-16.00) and third floor cafeteria (Monday-Thursday: 08.30 – 18.00, Friday 08.30- 16.00). New cafeterias will be opened at Astra and Nova buildings in September 2012. Head isu!
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Studies at Tallinn University Tallinn University, like other public universities in Estonia, uses the 3+2 system of the Bologna process (i.e. three years of bachelor studies + two years of master studies). There are 52 specialist areas at the bachelor level, 72 at the master level and 14 at the doctoral level. The university and its curricula have been accredited by the Estonian Higher Education Quality Assessment Council. The university’s programmes are unique in Estonia for the high degree of academic freedom they allow. One quarter to one third of the subjects at every level are freely available and a significant number of specialist subjects are also included as electives. Thus, the students are able to design their own study plan quite independently, and to assist them in this, advice is also available from tutors and student counsellors.
Studies in English In the 2012/2013 academic year Tallinn University offers:
in English
Full-time degree programs in English
Master Programs: Anthropology Estonian Institute of Humanities and Institute of History Contact person: Carlo A. Cubero E-mail: carlo@ehi.ee Tel. +372 6199 542, Address: Mare building, room: M-305 Audiovisual Media: Documentary Film Baltic Film and Media School Contact person: Helen Karolin E-mail: media@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6268 188 Address: Nova building Communication Management Institute of Communication Contact person: Ms. Kristel Abel, E-mail. kristel.abel@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6830 078 Address: Astra building Comparative Literature and Cultural Semiotics Estonian Institute of Humanities, Contact person: Ms. Piret Peiker, E-mail: piretpeiker@hotmail.com Tel. +372 6199 543 Address: Mare building, room: M-307 22
Crossmedia Production Baltic Film and Media School E-mail: crossmedia@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6268 329 Address: Nova building Digital Library Learning Erasmus Mundus program (Oslo University College, Tallinn University and Parma University). Contact person: Ms. Sirje Virkus E-mail: sirvir@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6199 582, Address: Silva building, room: S-330 European Studies: Europeanization of Governance and Politics Institute of Political Science and Governance, Contact person: Ms. Kadri Kalda E-mail: riigiteadused@tlu.ee Address: Astra building Interactive Media and Knowledge Environments Institute of Informatics Contact person: Ms. Merilin Tohver E-mail: merilin.tohver@tlu.ee Address: Astra building International Business Law Law School Contact person: Ms. Sirje Reispass E-mail: lawschool@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6737 973 Address: Siili Street 14 International Relations Institute of Political Science and Governance, Contact person: Ms. Kadri Kalda E-mail: riigiteadused@tlu.ee Address: Astra building
Bachelor Programs: Audiovisual Media Baltic Film and Media School E-mail: media@tlu.ee Address: Nova building Crossmedia Production Baltic Film and Media School Contact: Academic Assistant E-mail: crossmedia@tlu.ee Address: Nova building Law Contact person: Ms. Sirje Reispass E-mail: sirje.reispass@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6737 973 Address: Siili Street 14 Law with Management Joint curriculum with University of Buckingham Contact person: Ms. Sirje Reispass E-mail: sirje.resipass@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6737 973 Address: Siili Street 14 Liberal Arts in Humanities Catherine’s College Contact person: Mr. Dimitri Mironov, E-mail: dimitri.mironov@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6409 233, Address: Terra building, room T-215 Liberal Arts in Social Sciences Catherine’s College Contact person: Mr. Dimitri Mironov, E-mail: dimitri.mironov@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6409 233 Address: Silva Building
study programs in english lasting from one semester to one academic year www.tlu.ee/courses social psychology and social influence Institute of Psychology and Institute of Communication Contact person: Ms. Kairit Õunapuu E-mail: kounapuu@tlu.ee Address: Astra building practical estonian and estonian Culture Institute of Estonian Language and Culture Contact person: Ms. Marju Ilves E-mail: marju.ilves@tlu.ee Tel. +372 640 9313 Address: Silva building, room: S-549 russian Language and Culture Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures Contact person: Ms. Natalia Tshuikina E-mail: natalia.tshuikina@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6409 331 Address: Silva building, room: S-310 social Work and social policy in estonia Institute of Social Work Contact person: Ms.Triin Veeremaa E-mail: veeremaa@tlu.ee Tel. +372 6409 382 Address: Mare Building
tallinn Winter school (winterschool.tlu.ee)
studies information system (Õis)
The very first Tallinn Winter School took place in January 2010 with 4 courses and 19 participants. In January 2012, the program also included 4 courses – intensive language courses in Estonian and Russian, and two workshops. The language of instruction was English, language courses lasted for three weeks and workshops for one week. The number of participants grew up to 40 and 15 countries were represented. The next winter school takes place in January 2013.
Registration to the courses can be done via Studies Information System (ÕIS): ois. tlu.ee For log in you need to obtain Tallinn University E-mail account (room S-203, Silva building). After log in in please enter your contact information in Tallinn and confirm the data. Icons at ÕIS:
tallinn summer school (summerschool.tlu.ee) Tallinn University is extremely proud of the opportunities available through its summer school. Firstly, the high number of simultaneous visits of so many prominent scholars from all over the world most certainly provides the intellectual highlight of the Estonian summer. What is more, the summer school has become a meeting point for young people and inquisitive minds from many countries, and acquaintances and friendships struck up may well continue over many years. For many, this first encounter with Estonia often turns into an Erasmus exchange or even a successful application to one of our English-language MA programs. In summer 2011, Tallinn Summer School had 273 participants from 42 different countries. In 2012, Tallinn Summer School offers a program with 25 courses in various fields and provides fascinating cultural programs full of recreational events.
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For changing your study plan you have to use the buttons add- edit – withdraw – list (add the course by name or code)-add-submit. If you do not submit the registration are not active. After registration to the courses you can see your personal timetable from the Studies Information System – a link to ASIO system (Timetable System). registration to the exams: ois.tlu.ee - performancesregistration to performancesearch and choose the exam date. You can see you results under the performances . Contact information: Ms. Katrin Moores (katrin. moores@tlu.ee)
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General Study Information Student Number Degree students will receive their student number from the institute/college they study. Exchange students will receive their student number from the Academic Affairs Office (room: T-320, Terra building). Course Codes If the course starts with 6 it is BA level course (for example: BFM6018), if the course starts with 7 it is MA level course (for example: IFI7010), if the course starts with 8 it is PhD level course (for example: HIK8622). First letters of the subject codes will help you to choose courses by institutes/colleges: Institute of History AI Archeology AIA Estonian History AIE Art History AIK General History AIG Institute of Estonian Demography DI Demography DID Estonian Institute of Humanities HI Anthropology HIA Philosophy HIF Middle-Eastern and Asian Studies HIL Cultural Theory HIK Landscape HIN Institute of Estonian Language and Culture EK Estonian Language EKE Estonian Literature EKK Estonian and a foreign language EKV Editing EKT Communication EKO Linguistics EKL Finnish Language EKS Institute of GermanicRomance Languages and Cultures GR English Studies GRA Germanic GRS Romance GRR Translation GRT Institute of Informatics IF Informatics IFI Institute of Information Studies IN Information Studies INT 24
Institute of Educational Sciences KA Pre-School Pedagogy KAA Adult Education KAN Special and Social Pedagogy KAE Educational Management KAM Primary School Education KAL Educational Science KAK Vocational Education KAV Pedagogy KAP Teacher Training KAT Institute of Fine Arts KU Choreography KUC Art KUA Music KUM Applied Creativity KUR Craft and Vocational Education KUK Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences ML Biology MLB Physics MLF Ecology MLG Chemistry MLK Environmental Management MLJ Mathematics MLM Institute of Psychology PS Organizational Behavior PSO Psychology PSP Advertising PSR Institute of International and Social Studies RA Sociology RAS Institute of Political Science and Governance RI Public Policy RIA European Studies RIE Public Management RIJ
Economics RIM International Relations RIR Governance and Politics RIT Governance and Political Analyse RIV Comparative politics RIP Law RIO General Subject RII Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures SK Journalism SKA Slavonic Languages SKS Slavonic Cultures SKK Institute of Social Work ST Child Protection STL Social Policy STP Social Work STS Institute of Health Sciences and Sports TS Physical training TSK Leisure Sciences TSR Health Sciences TST Baltic Film and Media School BF Film Arts BFF Communication Management BFC Media BFM Language Center LC Spanish language LCS Dutch language LCH English language LCE Italian language LCI Greek language LCG Latvian language LCL French language LCF Swedish language LCA German LCD Russian LCR Law School AK
timetables Timetables are published on the the webpage before the semester starts. www.tlu.ee – Students - Timetables ASIO is the timetable system used at Tallinn University. Exchange students can find most of their courses from ASIO under Study and Events– A-ERASMUS All timetables and courses can be found using the course code under course calendars. After registration to the courses you can see your personal timetable from the Studies Information System (ÕIS) – a link to ASIO.
registration for Courses Registration for the courses can be done via Studies Information System (ÕIS): ois.tlu.ee. The deadlines for registration via ÕIS are 10th of September 2012 in the autumn semester and for the courses in the spring semester the registration has to be done by 4th of February 2013 at the latest. The student can register for classes that start in the middle of the semester by handing in a written application, this can be done in the institute. If the student registers for a course, he/she is taking the responsibility to take an exam or pass-fail test in this subject. If the student has registered for a course at the beginning of the term but decides to drop the subject, he/she can remove his/her name from the list via ÕIS (until the registration is open). If the course starts later, then student can turn to his/her department and ask to be removed from the list. Be aware of the deadlines and that the student can’t be removed from the list after the course has ended.
exams You will be offered three times to take the exam or pass/fail test. Usually two of them will be during the exam session and one outside the exam session (e.g pre-week). A student has the right to be admitted to exams and pass/fail assessments up to three times within one year from the last day of the exam session that follows the study period of the subject, except when the student’s name is deleted from the matriculation register. Be aware, that a member of the teaching staff has the right to establish requirements and conditions for being admitted to an exam or pass/fail assessment. These requirements are described in the course programme. If you haven’t fulfilled the requirements the teaching staff has the right not to let you take the exam
or pass/fail test. When taking exam or pass-fail test, then you need to register yourself for it through ÕIS. You must register every time you take an exam or pass-fail test. If you have registered, but cannot go to take the exam or pass/fail test, then you must unregister (take yourself away from the list) at least 1 working day before the exam or test takes place, otherwise you will be taken as failed and you will get „F” as an result. PS! If the exam session has ended and you haven’t attended any of the exams, you will get “MI” which means did not attend. If you do not get a positive result within one year, then you must take the course again. Taking a course for a second time takes place through the Open University and shall be paid for by the student.
assessment and Grades Assessment of knowledge is carried out in the form of tests, seminars and practical classes. Both differentiated and non-differentiated assessment of learning outcomes are used in Tallinn University. Assessment is based on the level of the achieved learning outcomes. Learning outcomes are the knowledge, skills and attitudes or combinations thereof (competences) obtained as a result of studying. In case of differentiated assessment a six-point grading scale is used: ‘A’ (excellent, 91-100%) – an outstanding and excellent level of achievement of learning outcomes characterised by free and creative use of knowledge and skills beyond a very good level; ‘B’ (very good, 81-90%) – a very good level of achievement of learning outcomes characterised by purposeful and creative use of knowledge and skills. Un-substantive and non-conceptual errors may occur with regard to specific and detailed knowledge and skills; ‘C’ (good, 71-80%) – a good level of achievement of learning outcomes characterised by purposeful use of knowledge and skills. Uncertainty and inaccuracies may occur with regard to specific and detailed knowledge and skills; ‘D’ (satisfactory, 61-70%) – a sufficient level of achievement of learning outcomes characterised by the use of knowledge and skills in typical situations. Deficiencies and uncertainties may occur with regard to non-standard situations; ‘E’ (sufficient, 51-60%) – a minimally acceptable level of achievement of learning outcomes characterised by limited use of knowledge and skills in typical situations. Significant deficiencies and uncertainty may occur with regard to non-standard situations; 25
‘F’ (fail, 0-50%) – the level of knowledge and skills acquired by a student remain below the required minimum ‘F’ is a negative outcome and the examination/test etc shall be retaken. in case of non-differentiated assessment: ‘P’ (pass) – the student has acquired the knowledge and skills required; a positive outcome; ‘MA’ (fail) – the student has failed to acquire the knowledge and skills at the required level; a negative outcome.
nB! Credits are only given if the courses are
fully completed and the student must have passed all the assignments of the given course.
Credit system Tallinn University is using the European Credit System. One European academic credit (EAP) in Estonia equals to one ECTS. 1 EAP = 1 ECTS. 60 credits represent the workload of a full academic year of studies. Credit points may be awarded for attending and passing courses, independent research or other combinations.
Language Courses Language Center: Tallinn University language centre offers language courses for eleven foreign languages. You can choose between: English, German, Russian, Swedish, Dutch, Latvian, Portuguese, Italian, French, Spanish. Centre conducts the following international language exams: IELTS, Cambridge ESOL, DELE, PLIDA, DITALS. More information and registration: E-mail: keelekeskus@tlu.ee, Address: Narva Road 29, Silva building, Room: S-206, Tel. +372 6409 126 estonian Language and Culture Courses (offered by the Institute of Estonian Language and Culture). If you would like to learn Estonian (language classes will take place 4 times a week) and obtain a basic introduction to Estonian culture, we can offer you the opportunity to learn Estonian and to learn more about Estonia and Estonians. As one of the smaller languages in the EU, Estonian can offer you many opportunities not only during your stay here, but also in the future. More information: www.tlu.ee/courses and marju.ilves@tlu.ee russian Language and Culture Courses (offered by the Institute of Russian Lan-
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guage and Culture). The program is designed for those who want to learn and improve the fundamental knowledge of Russian as a foreign language. The cultural courses will provide students with the thorough knowledge of Russian literature, art and history. More information: www.tlu.ee/courses and natalia. tshuikina@tlu.ee
academic Calendar A student will find all the important dates he/ she should know about his/her studies in the academic calendar. NB! The academic year is divided into two semesters –– the autumn and spring semester. Semesters are divided into two study periods. Between study periods there is one week for intensive courses, special seminars and exams.
Autumn semester
03.09.2012 – 20.01.2013
Autumn semester´s first study period
03.09 – 20.10
Week for intensive courses, special seminars and exams
22.10 – 27.10
Autumn semester´s second study period
29.10 – 15.12
Week for intensive courses, special seminars and exams
17.12-21.12
Christmas holiday
24.12.2012 01.01.2013
Exam session continues
02.01-20.01
Spring semester
28.01 – 30.06.2013
Spring semester´s first study period
28.01 – 16.03
Week for intensive courses, 18.03 – 22.03 special seminars and exams Spring semester´s second 25.03 - 11.05 study period Intensive courses, consul- 13.05 - 17.05 tations, individual work Exam session
20.05 - 08.06
information for exchange students Exchange students study at Tallinn University for one semester or one academic year. y After arrival please contact Academic Affairs Office (Terra building, room: T-215) for registration. y During their studies, exchange students have to follow their Learning Agreement (if you make any changes to your Learning Agreement during your studies you have to contact your Departmental ERASMUS Coordinator and International Student Adviser). The Learning agreement has to be signed first by your Departmental ERASMUS Coordinator and secondly by the International Student Adviser. You can find the learning agreement: www.tlu.ee/exchange y Deadline for making changes to your Learning Agreement is the end of the first month of your studies. y Every semester you have to earn the same number of credit points as at your home university. y Tallinn University focuses on complete programmes or modules taught in English. There is a number of semesterlong programmes specially designed for the exchange students. Exchange students can take courses from the full-time degree programmes as well. Please contact the coordinator of the programme. y It is possible to complete courses through independent study when no instruction in English is available. Please contact your Departmental Erasmus Coordinator (www.tlu.ee/coordinators) for further information. y Classes usually start 08:15, 10:15 and so on. One lecture lasts 2 x 45 minutes followed by a 30-minute break. y If you have questions or if you need help, you can turn to: an International Student Adviser (exchange@tlu.ee), a tutor (local student, www.esindus.ee/ ic ), Departmental Erasmus Coordinators (www.tlu.ee/coordinators), the other staff in your institute/college, the International Club, the Erasmus Student Network, Career and Counselling Centre. y Your results will be entered into the Studies Information System (ois.tlu.ee) by the institute/college and you can check your results from there. y Some courses are evaluated as P (passed) - mark is not given. If you need a mark you have to inform the lecturer at the beginning of the course. Please ask the lecturer to forward your grade at passed-
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fail course by e-mail (exchange@tlu.ee) to the Academic Affairs Office. At the Studies Information System it is not possible to change the result P (passed). Academic Affairs Office will issue an extra document for you. Before leaving Tallinn University you can obtain your Confirmation Letter and Transcript of Records (listing all your results for courses completed) from the Academic Affairs Office (room: T-215). If your results have not been entered into the central system by the time you leave, the documents will be sent to your home university within 1 month. If you want to prolong your studies at Tallinn University (deadline is December 1) please contact the International Student Adviser (exchange@tlu.ee) Departmental Erasmus Coordinator: every student belongs to one institute/ college and each institute/college has their own Departmental Erasmus Coordinator who will help you with your studies here at Tallinn University (selecting courses, signing your learning agreement etc). You can also ask for help from other departmental coordinators.
nB! You can find more information for Exchange students from the web-page: www.tlu.ee/eng-Students-Exchange Students Departmental erasmus Coordinators by institutes /Colleges estonian institute of humanities (ehi): Ms. Triin Kallas | triink@ehi.ee | Room: M–322 | Tel. +372 6199 555 institute of estonian Language and Culture: Ms. Siiri Soidro | siiri.soidro@tlu.ee | Room: S-549 | Tel. +372 6409 308 institute of slavonic Languages and Cultures: Ms. Natalia Tshuikina | natalia.tshuikina@tlu. ee | Room: S-310 or S-334 (secretary) | Tel. +372 6409 332 institute of Germanic and romance Languages and Cultures: Ms. Maris Saagpakk | saagpakk@tlu.ee| Room: S-554 | Tel. +372 6409 359 institute of educational sciences: Ms. Elina Balaťova | elina.balasova@tlu.ee | Room: M-425 | Tel. +372 6199 702 institute of health sciences and sports: Ms. Reeda Tuula | E-mail: Reeda.tuula@tlu.ee | 27
Address: Tondi Street 55, Room: To-218 | Tel. +372 6996 555
mari@hk.tlu.ee | Address: Lihula Road 12, Haapsalu | Tel. +372 4720 249
Institute of Fine Arts: Departments of Choreography: Ms. Laura Kvelstein | laura.kvelstein@tlu.ee | Address: Lai Street13 | Tel. +372 6410 080
Law School: Ms. Sirje Reispass| sirje.reispass@ tlu.ee | Tel. +372 6737 973 | Address: Siili Street 14, Room: 3.5
Departments of Music: Ms. Mariann Pukka | pukka@tlu.ee | Address: Lai Street13, Room: L-205 | Tel.+372 6411 444
S-Silva building | Narva Road 29 T-Terra building | Narva Road 25 M-Mare building | Uus-Sadama Street 5 U-Ursa building | Narva Road 25 N-Nova building | Narva Road/Uus-Sadama Street 5 A-Astra building | Narva Road/Uus-Sadama Street 5
Department of Applied Creativity: Ms. Kristel Teearu | krisk@tlu.ee | Address: Lai Street13, Room: L-206 | Tel: +372 6411 624 Department of Arts: Ms. Sofi Arshas | sofi@tlu.ee | Room: U-119 | Tel. +372 6409 395 Department of Craft: Ms. Jaana Taar | jaana@ tlu.ee | Address: Tondi Street 55, Room: To-126 | Tel. +372 6996 563 Institute of Informatics: Ms. Katri Tammsaar| katri.tammsaar@tlu.ee | Astra building Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: Ms. Kaija Käärt | kaija@tlu.ee | Astra building Institute of Information Studies: Ms. Maiken Niit | maiken.niit@tlu.ee | Room: S-331 | Tel. +372 6409 480 Institute of Political Sciences and Governance: Ms. Kadri Kalda | kadri.kalda@tlu.ee | Astra building Institute of Psychology: Ms. Kairit Õunapuu | kounapuu@tlu.ee | Astra building Institute of Communication: Ms. Päivi Tirkkonen | paivi.tirkkonen@tlu.ee | Astra building Institute of Social Work: Ms. Triin Veeremaa | veeremaa@tlu.ee | Room: M-541 | Tel. +372 6409 382 Institute of International and Social Studies: Ms. Ivika Nõukas | ivika.noukas@tlu.ee | Room: M-608 | Tel. +372 6409 446 Baltic Film and Media School (BFM): Ms. Jane Suviste| jane.suviste@tlu.ee| Nova building Institute of History: Ms. Maris Peters | maris. peters@tlu.ee | Address: Rüütli Street 8, Room: 116A | Tel. +372 6444 038 Catherine´s College: Ms. Jelena Malõgina | jelena.malogina@tlu.ee | Silva building | Tel. +372 6409 333 Haapsalu College: Ms. Mari Kerde | E-mail: 28
Information for Degree Students (Full-time studies at Tallinn University) Where to get information about...... … admissions, residence permits and accommodation | Academic Affairs Office | Room: T-214 | E-mail: admissions@tlu.ee | Tel. +372 6409 234 .....the confirmation about your student status Academic Affairs Office | Room: T-213 | office hours: 08.00-16.00, lunch: 12.30-13.00 ......academic councelling (Ms. Mari-Liis Keskpaik: mari-liis.keskpaik@tlu.ee, career councelling (Mr. Mikk Kasesalk: mikk. kasesalk@tlu.ee and Ms. Ave Vilu: ave.vilu@ tlu.ee) and psychological councelling (Ms. Ivi Niinep: ivi.niinep@tlu.ee) Career and Councelling Center | Room: S-142 | please make an apointment: career@tlu.ee ......study information (from your institute/ college coordinators of your study program) Baltic Film and Media School (Audiovisual Media, Crossmedia Production) | E-mail: bfm@ bfm.ee | Nova building Institute of Political Science and Governance (International Relations, European Studies..) | Ms. Kadri Kalda | E-mail: kadri.kalda@tlu.ee | Astra building Institute of Information Studies (Digital Library Learning) | Ms.Maiken Niit | Tel. +372 6409 480 | E-mail: maiken.niit@tlu.ee | Silva building, room: S-331 Institute of Informatics (Interactive Media and Knowledge Environments) | Ms. Merilin Tohver| E-mail: merilin.tohver@tlu.ee | Astra
building Estonian Institute of Humanities (Anthropology) |Ms. Mariliis Rannama | Tel.+372 6199 541 | E-mail: mariliis@ehi.ee | Uus-Sadama Street 5, room: M-301 Estonian Institute of Humanities (Comparative Literature and Cultural Semiotics) | Ms. Piret Peiker | Tel. +372 6199 543 | piretpeiker@hotmail.com |Mare building, room: M-307 Catherine’e College (Liberal Arts)| Mr. Dimitri Mironov | Tel. +3726409 233 | E-mail: dimitri. mironov@tlu.ee | Silva building, room: T-215 Institute of Communication (Communication Management) | Ms. Kristel Abel | Tel. +372 6830 078 | kristel.abel@tlu.ee | Astra building Law School (Law, Law with Management, International Business Law) | Ms. Sirje Reispass | Tel. 6737973 | sirje.reispass@tlu.ee | Siili Street 14 .....practical information about Tallinn and Tallinn University (tutors | www.esindus.ee/ic)
Curriculum Each curriculum has a nominal duration during which students should complete their studies. The nominal duration is 3 years for bachelor’s programs (180 EAP) and 2 years for master’s programs (120 EAP). To graduate within the nominal term, you should take approximately 30 EAP worth of exams/pass-fail tests every semester, i.e. 60 EAP each year. A curriculum is comprised of a set of modules. The module of introductory courses (or general subjects) provides students with a general overview of the subject area. Speciality modules focus on providing students with speciality knowledge. Students can also choose a minor, which will give them an overview of interesting specialisations other than their major. Modules consist of subjects. Subjects are divided into compulsory (covering essential elements of a curriculum), elective (chosen by the student from the list given in the study program) and free elective subjects (chosen by the students from any study program).
NB! You can find your curriculum from the
webpage (www.tlu.ee/eng) or ask it from your institute.
Study Allowances First-year students have the right to apply for the allowance once a year for the spring semester. The types of study allowances are: yy basic allowance - 55,93 € per month; yy supplementary allowance – 28,13 € per month a monetary allowance to cover the costs of accommodation and transportation (you can apply if your place of residence according to the Estonian population register is outside the local government area or the adjacent local government area of Tallinn). yy special allowances paid from a special allowance fund: basic allowance, supplementary allowance and economic allowance paid on special terms and conditions – a monetary allowance for those whose economic situation does not allow continuation of studies without study allowance (55,93 € per month); yy doctoral allowance – (383,47 € per month) a monetary allowance to enable commitment to doctorate studies and research, and cover expenses accrued in the acquisition of education. Doctoral allowance is for everyone studying on the state-funded place. Additional information about deadlines etc can be found from www.tlu.ee/eng - Students – Degree Students - Study Allowances. You can ask help from the Student Union, Silva building, room: S-139, e-mail: esindus@esindus.ee
NB! You can see more information about scholarships from the webpage: www.tlu.ee/ eng - Admissions - Scholarships Student Loan A student loan can be applied for by Estonian citizens or persons residing in the Republic of Estonia on the basis of a long-term residence permit or with temporary residence permit. Maximum loan sum is 1917,35 € per academic year. More information from Estonian banks: Swedbank: - https://www.swedbank.ee/ SEB - www.seb.ee/en Nordea Pank: http://www.nordea.ee/ Sampo Pank: http://www.sampo.ee/ Eesti Krediidipank: http://www.krediidipank.ee/ 29
Academic Leave Students may apply for academic leave for health reasons, starting service in the Defence Forces, parental leave and other reasons. - Academic leave for health reasons is granted for up to two years. Applying for academic leave for health reasons requires the student to include a certificate from a medical institution to the application containing a physician’s recommendation for the necessity and length of academic leave. - When starting service in the Defence Forces, the student is enabled academic leave for up to one year. The student must attach the callup notice to join the Defence Forces to the academic leave application. - In the event of parental leave, the student is enabled academic leave until the child attains three years of age. The student must attach a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the application. - For other reasons (eg financial difficulties, family problems, working abroad and so on) a student has the right to apply for academic leave for up to one year during the standard period of study in every study level. The application must be handed in via ÕIS. Academic leave for other reasons may be applied only during the pre-week of the semester. In case of health reasons, starting service in the Defence Forces or parental leave, the academic leave may be applied for when it is necessary. Students in their first semester of studies are eligible for academic leave only on health grounds, starting service in the Estonian Defence Forces or caring for a child less than three years of age.
NB! More information from www.tlu.ee/eng
- Students - Degree Students - Studying at TU.
Studies Abroad Tallinn University Academic Affairs provides students with information on exchange programs and scholarships (e.g. Erasmus program).
Erasmus program Who? All Tallinn University students can participate in the Erasmus student mobility for studies and for placement. Where? EU member states, EEU states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), Turkey and Switzerland. 30
How long? The length of studies is from 3 to 12 months. How to apply? Erasmus The application deadline is March 1, 2013. www.tlu.ee/eng - Students - Degree Students -Studying at Tallinn University - Erasmus for outgoing students. More information: Ms. Maarja Liht, Tel. +372 6409 136, E-mail: erasmus@tlu.ee (Narva Road 25, Room: T-215).
Listening Courses from Other Estonian Universities (Visiting Student status) You have right to take courses from other Estonian universities as a visiting student (University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre). To take courses from other universities as a visiting student: yy You have to fill in visiting student´s reference form. yy Register the reference form in the Study Department (Address: Narva Road 25, Room: T-213). yy Register to the courses and take confirmation to the reference form, from the university you plan to study. yy Bring the reference form back to you department at Tallinn University and you will receive assessment sheet.
NB! More information from www.tlu.ee/eng - Students - Degree Students - Studying at TU
Practical Information Important Telephone Numbers Emergency Calls: Fire and rescue service 112 (free of charge) First aid, ambulance 112 (free of charge) Police 110 (free of charge) Info-lines: 1182; 1181 (0,9 -1,3 €/min)
Safety Issues Although common sense is advisable in all destinations, Estonia gives no particular reason to be excessively worried. How to avoid being a victim? yy Do not walk the unlit and abandoned areas alone at night (specially when you have used alcohol). yy When walking in the streets hide your mobile phone. yy Try to avoid talking on mobile phone while walking alone. yy Do not lend your phone to strangers. yy Pay attention what is happening around you. yy Pickpockets may operate at crowded tourist destinations In Tallinn, so make sure your wallet and documents are stored safely. yy Do not give out personal information to strangers. yy Do not leave bags or items of value in the car, as not to tempt car thieves or robbers. If you are a victim of a crime of you witness a crime, call the police: 110 (free of charge) Here are some guidelines for making the call: yy Remain calm; explain as quickly and clearly as possible what has happened, where it happened, and who is calling; yy Remember and tell the duty officer as much information as you can about the persons, vehicles and other related aspects; yy Be ready to answer additional questions; yy Do not end the call before the officer lets you. yy Estonian Police: www.politsei.ee
EU/EEA Citizens Right of Temporary Residence In order to obtain the right of temporary residence EU/EEA citizens (who stay in Estonia longer than three month) must register themselves as citizens of Tallinn within three months from the date of entering Estonia and apply for the Estonian identity card (ID-card).
1. You can register as citizen of Tallinn in the Population Register Offices in Tallinn: yy in the city center (Pärnu Road 9) yy in Northern Tallinn (Niine Street 2) yy in Mustamäe (A.H.Tammsaare Road 135). yy Office hours: Monday 8.15-18.00; Tuesday – Thursday 8.15-17.00; Friday 8.15-16.00. Please take with you: yy identity document, yy tenancy contract (from your dormitory or from private apartment). 2. Within the period of one month from the acquisition of the right of temporary residence, you must contact personally Service Points of Citizenship and Migration Bureaus at Narva Road 5, 4th floor of the Forum Shopping Center, opening hours Monday-Friday 09.00-18.00, to apply for an Estonian identity card (ID-card) which certifies your right of temporary residence. Required documents for the Estonian identity card: yy the application form (you do not have to complete the application form before you go to the Migration Bureau); yy the identity document; yy a coloured photograph sized 40x50 mm (you can take photo at the Migration Bureau; yy a document certifying the payment of the state fee: 25 €. After the registration at the population register and appying for the Estonian identity card the right of permanent residence is granted for a period of five years. If you change your address in Estonia, please inform Population Register. Before you leave Estonia you have to sign yourself out from the Population Register. NB! The Estonia ID-card is your identification document while studying in Estonia. The IDcard can be used for using Internet-based services provided by the state as well as by several private enterprises. You can use Estonian ID card as a library card, public transportation card, copy card.... More information: www.id.ee
Temporary Residence Permit for Study in Estonia (Non-EU/EEA Citizens) Non-EU/EEA citizens have to take the following steps: apply for the temporary residence permit for study in Estonia, apply for the residence 31
card and register at the population register. Please note that the application procedure for residence permit for students outside EU may take up to 2 months. Please submit your application in time and start the process during the first week you arrive to Estonia. A residence permit for study is required if an international student is going to stay in Estonia for more than three months. 1.You can apply for residence permit at the Tallinn Citizenship and Migration Bureau: Address: Vilmsi Street 59, opening hours: Monday–Friday 09.00–18.00 Please see further information: www.politsei.ee
NB! Students from Non-EU/EEA countries
have to obtain an internationally valid private health insurance.
ERGO: www.ergo.ee (office: A.Lauteri Street 5) AON: www.aonstudentinsurance.com Crystal Studies: www.kindlustusest.ee 2. Together with your residence permit you will apply for the residence card. 3. After you have received your residence permits, please enter yourself to the Population Register. That can be done in the Population Register Offices. yy in the city center (Pärnu Road 9) yy in Northern Tallinn (Niine Street 2) yy in Mustamäe (A.H.Tammsaare Road 135). Office hours: Monday 8.15-18.00; Tuesday – Thursday 8.15-17.00; Friday 8.15-16.00. Please take with you: yy identity document yy tenancy contract (from your dormitory or from private apartment)
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Emergency medical service and accident ward (Erakorraline Meditsiin) - The accident ward and the emergency medical service unit have opening hours round the clock and one may seek help from them especially at weekends and at night time when family practitioners are off duty (you do not need to make an appointment for that). You can find both the emergency medical care unit and the accident ward from Ravi Street 18 (in the city center), Tel. + 372 6207 040. Family physicians in Tallinn: You can find the list of all the family physicians in Tallinn: www.haigekassa.ee/ kindlustatule/perearstid/harju/tallinn Service fee on the first visit and home visit is 3,2 €. You need to make an apointment before you visiting the family physician.
Some of the family physicians: Dr. Reet Tobias Address: Narva Road 7 Tel. +372 6607 555 E-mail: perearstid@ koselasnamae.ee
Magdaleena Perearstid OÜ Address: Pärnu Road 104 Tel. +372 6973 058
Dr.Eero Merilind Address: Pärnu Road 289a Tel. +372 6710 380 E-mail: eero.merilind@meditiim.ee
Some of the family physicians in Mustamäe: Telliskivi Perearstikeskus, Address: Telliskivi Street 1 Tel. +372 673 2660
Liivalaia Perearst OÜ Address: Ravi Street 27 Tel. +372 6414 550
Mustamäe ja Nõmme Perearstikeskus OÜ Address: Ehitajate Road 27 Tel. +372 6598 043
NB! Exchange students and Erasmus Mundus students, please contact International Student Adviser: exchange@tlu.ee, room: T-215. Degree Students please contact International Student Adviser: admissions@tlu.ee, room: T-214.
NB! We suggest you ask a local student, tutor, friend, or senior international student to assist you with making an appointment and also to go with you in case the medical staff doesn’t speak English.
Health Care and Insurance
Medical Care Structure in Estonia:
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diseases, takes preventive measures and issues health certificates, (certificates of incapacity for work) and prescriptions. In case of acute illness the family physician cmust see the patient the same day, otherwise within 3 working days. It is possible to register with a family physician by submitting an application to the selected physician. Specialist - All specialists’ visits are organized through the family physician. No referral is needed to visit a psychiatrist, gynaecologist, dermatovenerologist, ophthalmologist, dentist, pulmonologist (for tuberculosis treatment), infection specialist (for HIV/AIDS treatment), surgeon or orthopaedist (for traumatology). In the case of a foreign student, it is advisable to choose all the specialists through the family practitioner or the medical advisors. Usually specialists have consultations in the polyclinics and there is a few-week waiting line. In the private clinics waiting lines are rather short. Ambulance service (kiirabi) - Ambulance service is free of charge in case of emergency or unavoidable medical aid. You can reach ambulance on 112 (toll free line) from all over Estonia. Pharmacies (apteek) - Pharmacists can assist with simple medical problems. Even though, most of the drugs are issued upon a medical prescription written by a doctor, some of the painkillers, antacids, ointments, and other simple drugs could be obtained without one. There are several pharmacies around town, but you will most likely find one in any of the big shopping centres. There is a 24-hour pharmacy in Tallinn Address: Tõnismägi Street 5. Dentists (hambaarst) - For adults, dental care is not free. Usual visit may cost from 20 € upwards depending on the given problem.
Dentist in the city center: Tallinna hambapolikliinik. Address: Toompuiestee Street 4 Tel. +372 6119 187 or E-mail: reg@hambapol.ee In Mustamäe: Hambaravi “Hamma” Address: Akadeemia Road 20, 3rd floor, Tel. +372 6561 460 Hospitals and Polilyclinics: Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla: www.itk.ee Hospitals Addresses: Ravi Street 18 and Pärnu Road 104 Call centre (Monday-Friday: 07.15 -20.00): Tel. + 372 6227 070 or 1900 Emergency Department information (18.0008.00): Tel. + 372 6207 040
Polyclinics addresses: Hariduse Street 6, Energia Street 8, Magasini Street 34 Medical Centre in Mustamäe: Mustamäe Polyclinic, Address: Ehitajate Road 27, Tel. 1314 (for registration) Opening hours: 07.30-19.00 More information: Estonian Health Insurance Fund International Relations Department Address: Lembitu Street 10, Tallinn, Tel. + 372 6208 430
Insurance EU/EEA citizens are entitled to the same social welfare benefits in Estonia, as the residents of Estonia. Therefore, students coming from the EU/EEA countries should obtain an European health insurance card from the social service authorities in their home country before arriving in Estonia. More information from the Estonian Health Insurance Fund: www.haigekassa.ee/eng/ Please check if the provider of the health care service has a contract with Estonian Health Insurance Fund (private care is not refundable). In addition you can obtain private health insurance. Students from Non-EU/EEA countries have to obtain an internationally valid private health insurance. ERGO: www.ergo.ee (office: A.Lauteri Street 5). AON: www.aonstudentinsurance.com/ Crystal Studies: www.kindlustusest.ee/
Living Expenses The cost of living in Tallinn is on average 300 400 € per month, not including housing. The price of housing per month ranges from 105 € (in the dormitory) to 200 - 400 € in the private flats. Student meals in the student cafeterias cost from 3- 7 €. Dinner at a pub or restaurant costs from 5-25 €. Public Transport ticket prices range from 0,51,6 €.
Money and Banking Most of the banks are open from 9.00 – 17.00 on weekdays. The largest banks are Swedbank, SEB and Nordea pank. All banks offer currency exchange and cash advances on major cred33
it cards. You can use most of the common international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, etc) in the banks and stores. There are plenty of cash machines that accept international credit and debit cards 24 hours a day. You can easily apply for a debit card from one of the Estonian banks. Debit cards are widely used for making payments, thus avoiding carrying excess cash with you. Internet banking is also widespread and makes everyday transactions, such as paying your bills, a lot easier. Swedbank (Narva Road 5) www.swedbank.ee SEB (Tornimäe Street 2) www.seb.ee Nordea pank (Hobujaama Street 4) www.nordea.ee
Currency Exchange The most obvious places may not always be the best choices for changing your foreign currency. Tavid (two offices located in the city center –– Aia Street 5 and Dunkri Street 1. For further information and special offers see: tavid.ee
Telephone Long Distance Calls For international long distance calls you have to dial: 00 + the country code + area code + local number Estonia’s country code is + 372 The cheapest way of making international calls is by using your PC (personal computer). There are several programs that allow you to make Internet calls. The most well known of them is Skype, which was developed in Estonia. You can find further information and download the program at www.skype.com 34
Mobile Operators in Estonia If you don’t want to sign a contract with the local operator, you can get a starter kit and a prepaid mobile phone card from any of the Estonian mobile companies. You just have to pay for your talking time by purchasing a prepaid card. In addition to the offices of the mobile operators, different starter kits and prepaid cards are also available at most of the newsstands and shops around Tallinn. EMT - www.emt.ee Elisa - www.elisa.ee Tele2 - www.tele2.ee Discount operators offer you starter kits with prepaid cards offering lower calling rates. You don’t have to sign any kind of contract or pay monthly fees. Just load more time when it runs out. Unfortunately the following two homepages are currently only in Estonian and Russian. Diil - www.diil.ee TeleYks - www.teleyks.ee
Internet and Mail You can use the computers with internet access in the computer classes (arvutiklass) at the main campus of Tallinn University. Free internet access is also available at libraries all around Tallinn you just have to apply for a reader’s card. If you have a laptop with a network interface card, wireless Internet (WiFi) is the easiest solution for your everyday needs. Free WiFi is available in the university buildings. In addition, several cafes and public areas in Tallinn city center are covered by a free WiFi network. To find suitable wireless networks and further information, see www.wifi.ee.
Mail Stamps can be purchased at post offices and newsstands. The Main Post Office of Tallinn is located at Narva Road 1, opposite the Viru Shopping Center. Estonian Post - www.post.ee
Transportation in Tallinn You can find the public transportation timetables: soiduplaan.tallinn.ee Public Transportation (buses, trolleybuses and trams) operate regularly from 06.00 to 23.00. Make sure that you either have a valid ticket before getting on public transportation or that you buy one from the driver immediately upon entering. If you need to buy a ticket, enter at the front door; tickets are only sold at stops, not while the vehicle is moving. Note that tickets bought from the driver are more expensive than those bought at a newsstand. Bus, trolley and tram tickets can be purchased at newsstands for 1 € or from the driver for 1,6 €. If you have ISIC card, then you can purchase ticket at newsstands for 0,5 € or from the driver for 0,8 €. You can also by a 10 ticket package for 8 € (you can buy it only form the newsstands). Punch your ticket right after entering at a machine located throughout the bus, trolley or tram. Note that you must punch your ticket immediately upon entering. Passengers traveling with false tickets or without tickets will be fined. Tallinn public transport offers also 1-hour ticket as well as 1 and 3-day tickets. These tickets can be bought only at
newsstands and not from the driver. 1-hour ticket costs 1,20 €. A day ticket (24 h) costs 4 € and a 3-day (72 h) ticket 6 €. Electronic devices for registering these tickets are situated at the second door of the vehicle and will print the time and the date of validity on the ticket. After you have signed up at the Population Register, you have received Estonian ID card and you have ISIC card, you can buy electronic ID ticket for for 30 days (7 €). More information about ID tickets: www.pilet.ee If you are not signed up at the Population Register you do not have Estonian ID-Card and ISIC card you can buy paper ticket for 30 days (27 €). If you have questions or complaints, please contact the Transport Department (Tel. +372 6404 618, E-mail: tta@tallinnlv.ee). Taxis can be hailed on the streets or ordered by phone. The price depends on the taxi operator. Taxis only accept euros. Please ask about the fare before starting the journey. Also note that hailing a taxi or taking one that is parked at a taxi rank, in front of a hotel or a tourist attraction is more expensive. In order to save money we recommend you call for a taxi by phone. Estonian taxi companies have base fare (2-3 €) + km fare (0,4-0,8 €/km). Reasonably priced taxi companies: Krooni Takso: 1212, www.kroonitakso.ee Sõbra Takso: 53 474 474; 621 50 80, www.sobratakso.ee Reval Takso: 6 212 111, www.reval-takso.ee Marabu Takso: 6 500 006; 55 14 144, www.marabu.ee/
More information about taxi companies and prices: www.taksod.net
Arrival to Tallinn University Terra Building
(Address: Narva Road 25) Tallinn University Terra building, is within walking distance from the city center. You can take tram no 1 or 3 from Hobujaama stop to Tallinna Ülikool stop (the first stop after Hobujaama – the tram stops right in front of the Tallinn University). You will find the Academic Affairs Office (exchange students) from the third floor of the Terra building (room: 215) and Academic Affairs Office (degree students) from the 2nd floor (room 214).
Free Time in Tallinn There are several ways you can spend your free time in Tallinn (www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng) Whether you like cinema, concerts, theatre or something else, the following will hopefully be helpful to you.
Cinemas Solaris Cinema (Estonia Avenue 9 at Solaris Shopping Centre) www.solariskino.ee Artis (Estonia Avenue 9) www.kino.ee Coca-Cola Plaza, one of the biggest cinemas in the Baltic States, is located near Viru Shopping Centre. The movies are all in their original language, with subtitles in Estonian and Russian. www.forumcinemas.ee Kosmos (Pärnu Road 45) www.forumcinemas.ee Sõprus (Vana-Posti Street 8) www.kinosoprus.ee
Theatres and Concerts If you like performing arts then you should know that Tallinn has the greatest number of theatres in Estonia. Although the plays are generally in Estonian, you still might find something that suits you, especially if you are fond of musicals or opera. For further information about current plays and a thorough overview of theatres in Estonia see: www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng Information about cultural events and concerts to see: Estonian Concerts (mostly classical music events) www.concert.ee Estonian National Opera (Estonia Avenue 4) www.opera.ee Estonian Cultural Events www.culture.ee To buy tickets online: www.piletilevi.ee (all tickets sold by Piletilevi are also available at Statoil gas stations) www.piletimaailm.com
Non-University Libraries Although the Library at Tallinn University should cover all your study needs, you still might want to get some foreign language literature to read. In that case, the library with the biggest selection of foreign language books available for borrowing is Tallinn Central Library with its Department of Literature in Foreign Languages. For research work you could also visit The National Library of Estonia. Although they don’t lend books, you can order a wide range of materials from their collection and use them in the library. In order to get a reader’s card 35
at a library you have to have your passport or an ID card with you, the library card itself can be obtained at the library. The National Library of Estonia Address: Tõnismägi Street 2 Tel. +372 6307 611 www.nlib.ee Tallinn Central Library Address: Estonia Avenue 8 Tel. +372 6830 915 www.keskraamatukogu.ee Tallinn Central Library – Department of Literature in Foreign Languages Address: Liivalaia Street 40 Tel. +372 6830 960 E-mail: vko@tln.lib.ee
Eating and Drinking When not at school, then the cheapest way of eating is, of course, cooking your own food. Alternatively, you can get takeaway food from any of the shopping centers. Food store near to the university: Comarket (Narva Road 21) Norde Centrum (Lootsi Street 7) Stockmann (Liivalaia Street 53). Viru Shopping Center (Viru Square 4) Tallinn also has a wide range of pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. Further information: www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng Some good places to eat: Name: The Lost Continent Address: Narva Road 19 Type: International Name: Kompressor Address: Rataskaevu Street 3 Tel. +372 6464210 Type: Pancakes Name: Hell Hunt Address: Pikk Street 39 Tel. +372 681 833 Website: www.hellhunt.ee Type: International 36
NB! The retail sale of alcoholic beverages in shops in Estonia is prohibited from 22.00 to 10.00. During that period, alcohol can only be bought from pubs, bars, restaurants or other establishments. In Estonia, any person who has reached the age of 18 may buy alcoholic drinks. Customers may be asked to show a document of identification proving that they are indeed of the required age. AEGEE (Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants de l’Europe) is one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe; it is represented by 13 000 students, active in 209 academic cities, in 40 countries all around Europe, which presents amazing culture variety. AEGEE is a secular, non-profit organization, not linked to any political party. All projects and activities are based on voluntarily work of its members. AEGEE-TALLINN, a local branch of European Students´ Forum was established in 1991. At the moment there are 75 members from different universities in Tallinn. www.aegee-tallinn.ee/en E-mail: info@aegee-tallinn.ee AIESEC is focused on pro-
viding a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter today. Present in over 100 countries and territories and with over 50,000 members, AIESEC is the world’s largest studentrun organisation. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the
world, and to get experience and skills that matter today. www.aiesec.ee/tallinn Follow us in Facebook: AIESEC Tallinn
Working in Estonia Tallinn University Career and Counselling Centre can support you in finding suitable job and internship offers. Please make an appointment beforehand: career@tlu.ee, Room: S-142 (Silva building), Tel. +372 6409 127. EU citizens can work in Estonia without a work permit. Non-EU citizens have the right to work in Estonia without a separate work permit to satisfy the professional practice or internship element of their studies. Otherwise NonEU citizens may work in Estonia only on the basis of a work permit, but only outside of school hours on the condition that such employment does not interfere with their studies. Non-EU citizens can apply for a work permit at the Citizenship and Migration Bureaus: www.politsei.ee Job offers: www.cvkeskus.ee, www.cv.ee
Embassies and Honorary Consuls in Tallinn
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Australia (Honorary Consul) Address: Marja Street 9, 10617 Tallinn , Tel. +372 6509 308 Austria (Embassy) Address: Vambola Street 6, 10114 Tallinn, Tel. +372 6278 740 E-mail: tallinn-ob@bmeia. gv.at Belarus (Embassy) Address: Magdaleena Street 3 (sec “B”) 11312 Tallinn Tel. +372 6515 500, E-mail: estonia@belembassy. org Belgium (Embassy) Address: Rataskaevu Street 2, 10 123 Tallinn, Tel. +372 6274 100, E-mail: tallinn@diplobel. fed.be Brazil (Honorary Consul) Address: Sadama Street 5/7, 10111 Tallinn Tel. +372 6409 813 E-mail: magnus@tallink.ee Bulgaria (Honorary Consul) Address: Mustamäe Road 4, 10621 Tallinn Tel. +372 6115 843 Canada (Embassy) Address: Toomkooli Street 13, 15186 Tallinn , Tel. +372 6273 311 E-mail: tallinn@canada.ee Chile (Honorary Consul) Address: Gonsiori Street 21, 15020, Tallinn Tel. +372 7120 105 E-mail: henton@haserv.ee China (Embassy) Address: Narva Road 98, 15009 Tallinn , Tel. +372 6015 830 E-mail: mailoffice@ chinaembassy.ee Czech Republic (Embassy) Address: Lahe Street 4, 10150 Tallinn , Tel. +372 6274 400 E-mail: tallinn@embassy.mzv.cz
Denmark (Embassy) Address: Wismari Street 5, 15047 Tallinn , Tel. +372 6306 400 E-mail: tllamb@um.dk Finland (Embassy) Address: Kohtu Street 4, 15180 Tallinn , Tel. +372 6103 200 E-mail: sanomat.tal@formin.fi France (Embassy) Address: Toom-Kuninga Street 20, 15185 Tallinn , Tel. +372 6161 610 E-mail: info@ambafrance-ee.org Georgia (Embassy) Address: Viru Square 2, Metro Plaza, Tel. +372 6988 590 E-mail: embassy.georgia@ mail.ee Germany (Embassy) Address: Toom-Kuninga Street 11, 15048 Tallinn Tel. +372 6275 300 E-mail: info@tallinn.diplo.de Greece (Embassy) Address: Pärnu Road 12 (2nd floor) 10148 Tallinn Tel. +372 640 35 60 E-mail: grembest@yahoo.com Hungary (Embassy) Address: Narva Road 122, 10127 Tallinn Tel. +372 6051 880 E-mail: mission.tal@kum.hu Iceland (Honorary Consul) Address: Tõnismägi Street 3A, 10119 Tallinn Tel. +372 640 87 11 E.mail: jaak@lawoja.com Ireland (Embassy) Address: Vene Street 2 10123 Tallinn Tel. +372 6811 888 E-mail: tallinnembassy@dfa.ie Israel (Honorary Consul) Address: Liivalaia Street 45, 10145 Tallinn Tel: +372 686 0000 E-mail: estonia@blslawfirm.com
Italy (Embassy) Address: Vene Street 2 (3rd floor), 10123 Tallinn Tel. +372 627 61 60 E-mail: ambasciata.tallinn@ esteri.it Japan (Embassy) Address: Harju Street 6, 15069 Tallinn Tel. +372 6310 531 www.japemb.ee Korea (Honorary Consul) Address: Punane Street 14A319, 13619 Tallinn Tel. +372 6026 651 E-mail: priit@woodex.ee Latvia (Embassy) Address: Tõnismägi Street 10, 10111 Tallinn Tel. +372 6277 850 E-mail: embassy.estonia@ mfa.gov.lv Lithuania (Embassy) Address: Uus Street 15, 15070 Tallinn Tel. +372 6164 990 E-mail: amb.ee@urm.lt Luxembourg (Honorary Consul) Address: Liivalaia 45, 10145 Tallinn, Tel.+372 6283 210 E-mail: vahur.kraft@nordea. com Macedonia (Embassy) Address: Suurtüki Street 4A13, 10133 Tallinn Tel. +372 6440 494 E-mail: nenad.kolev@mfa. gov.mk Malta (Honorary Consul) Address: Pärnu Road 15, 10141 Tallinn Tel. +372 6651 880 E-mail: aku.sorainen@ sorainen.ee Moldova (Embassy) Address: Tatari 20, Offices 9-10, 10116 Tallinn Tel. +372) 6420 203 E-mail: tallinn@mfa.md Monaco (Honorary Consul) Address: Viru Square 3, 10111 Tallinn, Tel. +372 5038 885 37
Netherlands (Embassy) Address: Rahukohtu Street 4-I, 10130 Tallinn Tel +372 6805 500 E-mail: info@netherlandsembassy.ee New Zealand (Honorary Consul) Address: Liivalaia Street 13/15, 10118 Tallinn Tel. +372 6671 470 E-mail: nzconsulate@grupp.ee Norway (Embassy) Address: Harju Street 6, 15054 Tallinn Tel. +372 6271 000 E-mail: emb.tallinn@mfa.no Poland (Embassy) Address: Suur-Karja Street 1, 10140 Tallinn Tel. +372 6278 206 E-mail: poola.info@mail.ee Portugal (Embassy) Address: Kohtu Street 10, 10130 Tallinn Tel. +372 6117 468 E-mail: emb.portugal.tallin@ gmail.com
Romania (Honorary Consul) Address: Valge Street 13, 11415 Tallinn Tel. +372 6837 200 E-mail: peep.aaviksoo@ gmail.com Russian Federation (Embassy) Address: Pikk Street19, 10133 Tallinn Tel. +372 6464 175 E-mail: vensaat@online.ee Slovakia (Honorary Consul) Address: Pärnu mnt. 139/2, 11317 Tallinn Tel. +372 6659 550 E-mail: even@robalm.eu Spain (Embassy) Address: Liivalaia Street 1315, 10118 Tallinn Tel. + 372 6676 651 E-mail: emb.tallin@mae.es Sweden (Embassy) Address: Pikk Street 28, 15055 Tallinn Tel. +372 6405 600 E-mail: swedemb@neti.ee
Switzerland (Honorary Consul) Address: Laki 5, 10621 Tallinn Tel. +372 6581 133 E-mail: andreas.lehmann@ trueb.ee Turkey (Embassy) Address: Narva Road 30, 10152 Tallinn Tel. + 372 6272 880 E-mail: tallinn@ turkishembassy.ee Ukraine (Embassy) Address: Lahe Street 6, 15170 Tallinn Tel. +372 6015 115 E-mail: embassyofukraine@ gmail.com United Kingdom (Embassy) Address: Wismari Street 6, 10136 Tallinn Tel. +372 6674 700 E-mail: infotallinn@fco.gov.uk United States of America (Embassy) Address: Kentmanni Street 20, 15099 Tallinn Tel. +372 6688 100 E-mail: USAsaatkond@state.gov
Survival Vocabulary Basics hello tere goodbye head aega nägemiseni Informal way to say hi and bye tšau thank you aitäh / tänan please palun yes jah no ei to the right paremale to the left vasakule big suur small väike cold külm warm soe hot kuum Transportation bus buss car auto taxi takso ticket pilet train rong tram tramm trolleybus trollibuss 38
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Food & drink apple õun beer õlu bread leib cheese juust cider siider coffee kohvi fish kala ice cream jäätis meat liha milk piim pepper pipar salt sool sugar suhkur tea tee water vesi white bread sai wine vein Numbers 1 - Üks 2 - Kaks 3 - Kolm 4 - Neli 5 - Viis 6 - Kuus 7 - Seitse 8 - Kaheksa 9 - Üheksa 10 - Kümme
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University terminology University – ülikool Student – üliõpilane Library – raamatukogu Computer class – arvutiklass Dormitory – ühiselamu Mark – hinne European Credit Point (ECTS)–Euroopa ainepunkt (EAP) Curricula - õppekava some useful phrases Good morning Good evening Good night How much does it cost? What’s the time? Excuse me My name is … Do you speak English? I don’t understand. Where is …? Please drive to (e.g. address or place) Please come to (e.g. address or place)
Tere hommikust! Tere õhtust! Head ööd! Kui palju see maksab? Mis kell on? Vabandust Minu nimi on … Kas sa räägid inglise keelt? Ma ei saa aru. Kus on …? Palun sõitke … Palun tulge …
internationaL stUDents from Last year Try to learn Estonian.....good experience..... (Male | France) When I think of Tallinn the word “modern” comes to my mind – Tallinn is the city where Skype was invented, where you can find many modern buildings, use your “Estonian ID card” to use copy machines, access the university library, public transport etc. (Male | Poland) Very friendly academic staff – they do not care only for your studies, but also for your well being in Estonia. (Female | Germany) The atmosphere at Tallinn University was great and friendly. Erasmus Student Network and the International Club organized a lot of events for us. (Female | Poland )
Tallinn is the most central place in eastern and northern Europe – it is easy to travel to Helsinki (85 km), Riga (307 km), Stockholm (405 km) and St. Petersburg (395 km). (Male | Italy) Tallinn was indeed a great place for me. The peaceful atmosphere at Tallinn University, competent staff and very good organization altogether with the atmosphere of the student dormitory created a unique environment to study and to live in. (Male | Poland) It is good, that Tallinn University has a tutor system, they where the the first people I met here and they helped with almost everything. (Female | Poland)
Very good WiFi internet connection in the university buildings, as well as in cafes, trains and buses – it made life so easy and comfortable. (Female | Austria) 39
Useful Websites Tallinn University - www.tlu.ee/eng Baltic Film and Media School – www.bfm.ee Estonia - www.estonia.eu Estonia, Official State Web Center - www.eesti.ee For tourists - www.visitestonia.com Official homepage of Tallinn - www.tallinn.ee/eng Activities in Tallinn - www.tourism.tallinn.ee Interactive Tallinn City Map - www.tourism.tallinn.ee/map Traffic Schedules in Tallinn - soiduplaan.tallinn.ee Estonian ID-card - www.id.ee Estonian Residence Permit - www.politsei.ee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.vm.ee Baltic and Estonian news in English – www.baltictimes.com Interactive map of Estonia, includes address search - www.regio.ee Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport - www.tallinn-airport.ee Bus lines in Estonia - www.bussireisid.ee International bus lines (to Riga, St.Petesburg, Vilnius,...) - www.luxexpress.eu Train Station (trains to Tartu, Viljandi,...,Moscow) - www.baltijaam.ee Ferry operators (to Helsinki and Stocholm) - www.tallink.ee, www.lindaline.ee
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