School of Information Technologies at Tallinn University of Technology

MASTER’S PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Estonia

FACTS ABOUT TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (TTÜ) • • • • • • • • •

Public university, founded in 1918 Biggest university in the capital with nearly 12,000 students Unique, internationally-recognised programmes Modern award-winning campus The most international university in Estonia - over 90 nationalities Close cooperation with industry; strong emphasis on entrepreneurship Mektory Innovation and Business Centre No 601-650 in the QS World University Rankings® 2016/2017 Many scholarships available

FACTS ABOUT ESTONIA • • • • • •

Location: North-eastern Europe Population: 1.3 million Member of: EU, NATO, OECD, Schengen Area, Eurozone Official language: Estonian. English widely spoken A safe Nordic country with European living standards at affordable prices One of the most advanced e-societies, with e-elections, e-taxes, e-police, e-healthcare, e-banking, e-schooling, and hundreds of other e-services • One of the hottest start-up hubs in Europe • A clean and green living environment (ranked 1st worldwide in air quality by WHO)

PROGRAMMES CYBER SECURITY (MSC) Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 30 (out of 40 study places).

Additional scholarships available! Tuition fee for fee-paying students is 6000€ for each academic year.

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field (degree in other field is accepted only if candidate has either previous work experience or in-service training in IT).

This joint programme with the University of Tartu provides students with core skills in the wider aspects of security for information systems and more refined skills in their chosen specialisation. Students gain a unique chance to study under high-level cyber security practitioners from Estonian banks, telecoms companies, law enforcement agencies, CERT, and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.

KEY FEATURES • Three main specialities - Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Cryptography • A unique programme in Europe and one that is offered in a country that has national experience of cyberattacks • Teaching staff who possess the latest high-level experience and know-how • International guest lecturers from related industries and institutions (banks, CERT, law enforcement agencies, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, et al) FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS The programme conveys the specialist knowledge and professional skills which are needed on a career path that leads to high-end technical roles (such as security analyst, architect, or research engineer), or managerial roles (such as project/team leader or technology officer).

COMMUNICATIVE ELECTRONICS (MSC) Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 15 (out of 20 study places). Additional scholarships available!

Tuition fee for fee-paying students is 6000€ for each academic year.

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electronic, communicative, electrical, or computer engineering, computer science in hardware, applied physics, biomedical engineering, or mechatronics.

This programme aims to provide students with the required knowledge and skills in the key aspects of communication, semiconductor, medical, and embedded electronics.

Students can specialise in either communications electronics (embedded systems, networking, etc) or cognitive electronics (sensors, sensor networks, medical diagnostics, or measurement systems).

KEY FEATURES • Teaching staff are specialists in the field, they are often involved in key research projects, along with guest lecturers from the industry • State-of-the-art facilities which are equipped with modern computers, software, measurement equipment, and tools that provide excellent opportunities for students to study and conduct their own research • The students also have chances to take part in significant research projects (eg. implantable devices for cardiac monitors, sensors and monitors for transplanted organs and tissues, material quality measurement systems, and smart home and city systems) • There are many practical placements and job opportunities available in Estonia or abroad, which will provide students professional experience in the field.

FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS The programme provides the specialist knowledge and skills that are needed for a career which leads to high-end technical or technology roles in communicative electronics. Possible future employment positions include: computer or automation systems and components designer, electronics designer, monitoring and communications systems and their components, senior engineer, hardware developer, project manager, software engineer, etc.

COMPUTER AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MSC) Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 25 (out of 30 study places).

Additional scholarships available! Tuition fee for fee-paying students is 6000€ for each academic year.

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relation to engineering. In practice, it is expected that you will know how to program (preferably in C) and are familiar with the basics of discrete mathematics, higher mathematics (involving differential equations), electronics, and control theory.

The Master’s programme focuses on designing and using complex modern computer systems. As part of the programme, students cover subjects such as innovation and entrepreneurship, hardware systems design and modelling, computer architecture and programming, and software project management and databases.

KEY FEATURES • Individual approach to students • Students work closely with professors • Uses the latest software and hardware to help develop practical skills • Close cooperation and networking with the IT industry • Develops the computing and IT management skills needed to be immediately effective in the industry and in commerce FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS Graduates find employment as specialists in the design, realisation, application, and administration of computerised equipment and systems. Career opportunities are varied: computer and software companies; banks; diagnostic systems in manufacturing, service, and medicine; ‘smart’ houses and manufacturing systems; industrial automation; management control and monitoring systems in air, water, and groundbased transport, etc.

E-GOVERNANCE TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES (MSC) Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 22 (out of 25 study places). Additional scholarships available!

Tuition fee for fee-paying students is 6000€ for each academic year.

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, information technology, public management, law, or in some other related field of study.

Estonia’s e-government and the country’s other innovative e-solutions have grown into one of Europe’s success stories of the last decade. The Master’s programme in ‘e-Governance Technologies and Services’ provides students with a broad-based level of knowledge about the makings of a modern state - the transition into e-governance, its management, and its development. Studies include a wider overview of the administrative and legal aspects of e-governance.

KEY FEATURES • Focuses on designing, developing, and improving governmental systems and implementing e-government components at every level of the state • Specialisation in IT technologies, innovation/services in the public and private sector, or the adoption and marketing of e-government services • User-orientated services offered by government that are based on information and communication technologies • Even while studied continue, offers experience in the industry, practical research, and project work such as, for example, at the ‘e-State Technologies Laboratory’ FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS Graduates of the programme can work as public sector officials, e-government technologists, architects, developers, or analysts, and researchers who are capable of taking an interdisciplinary approach based on teamwork to create and develop innovative, user-friendly, and economically efficient e-governance solutions.

HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY (MSC) Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 10 (out of 15 study places). Additional scholarships available!

Tuition fee for fee-paying students is 6000€ for each academic year.

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, healthcare, IT, public administration, economics, or law.

‘Health Care Technology’ is a unique Master’s programme in Europe. The programme focuses on a combination of academic and practical skills, and the lecturers hail mostly from within the industry itself, bringing the latest knowledge and experience to the students. The Master’s programme has two specialities: 1) health care technology (HCT); and 2) occupational health science and ergonomics (OHSE).

The HCT speciality is for people who are interested in healthcare management combined with information technology and innovation. This covers not only the creation of new eHealth applications, but also making sure that such applications are humanly, financially, and economically viable.

The ‘Occupational Health Science and Ergonomics’ (OHSE) speciality is for people who are interested in health and safety management, ergonomics, and designing innovative workplaces, thereby promoting work life quality, productivity, and employee wellbeing.

KEY FEATURES • The programme teaches students to understand how healthcare, IT, medicine, and occupational health work together • Two specialisations: a Health Care Technology major and an Occupational Health Science and Ergonomics major • Lectures will take place mainly in TTÜ’s innovation Mektory centre, which offers a unique environment with its labs and classrooms. Additionally, students have site visits arranged for them so that they are able to absorb first-hand experience with various healthcare and medical organisations • A compulsory internship that can be completed abroad FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS HCT alumni work in healthcare organisation management teams, in IT development companies that develop healthcare applications and systems, in laboratory management or rehabilitation management, and as academics in the university. OHSE alumni work in a variety of organisations, both private and state, in the management of health and safety practices, working life quality, ergonomics, occupational health services, and as academics in the university.

HOW TO APPLY?

Complete your online application at: estonia.dreamapply.com Upload your educational documents and proof of ability in English. Pay a non-refundable application fee of 100€ and upload the receipt. Further guidance regarding: www.ttu.ee/studying.

Application deadlines 14 April Non-EU citizens 1 May EU, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and citizens of visa-free countries

PRACTICAL INFORMATION VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT Non-EU students must apply for Temporary Residence Permit in the closest Estonian consulate or after arriving in Estonia with a visa. TRP enables students to also work during studies and stay in Estonia for 6 months after graduation to look for a job.

ACCOMMODATION • On campus – rent in renovated dormitories for around 125€ per month.

• Private rooms and apartments for rent – around 200-400€ per month.

LIVING EXPENSES Considerably lower prices than in Western Europe. Students can usually enjoy a comfortable life with around €200–250 per month for food. Public transport in Tallinn is free for residents. Many discounts for students.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADORS ‘Student Ambassadors’ advise prospective students, provide information about the university, and offer an insight into the life of international students in Tallinn. They have all had the experience of applying for a residence permit, choosing their lectures, and getting adapted to life in Estonia.

Meet our ambassadors at: www.ttu.ee/studentambassadors.

SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available to help students fund their studies.

All students are eligible for a performance-based scholarship, and speciality scholarships and tuition fee waivers are offered in certain fields (mainly with IT and engineering). There are more options available for Master’s students. In addition to scholarships for all of the Master’s programmes that are offered by the university, scholarships are also available from the Estonian government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well. More information is available at: www.ttu.ee/scholarships and www.studyinestonia.ee/scholarships.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE “I chose to study at TTÜ because I was looking for a university that has both a strong teaching programme and opportunities to develop technical skills with which I could be certain of having a successful career.

The most important thing for me about the university experience is the chance to grow as a person, as well as academically. The Master’s degree and the speciality in e-Governance Technologies has exceeded my expectations. What matters most is that you enjoy the environment that you’re in. The university has everything you need, including the best library. The lecturers all have their own specialities, and they are all willing to give you their time and help you out.”

Valerian Goguadze (Georgia), e-Governance Technologies and Services

“I really wanted to gain a postgraduate education abroad, so when the opportunity to study Communicative Electronics at TTÜ came up, I knew that was it! The study programme exposed me to state-of the-art developments in communications electronics.

The programme is delivered in a very practical manner by a seasoned, inter-

national faculty that has been drawn together from across industry. I am happy I made the choice to study at TTÜ. This choice has given me an advantage when it comes to advancement to the next level of my career.”

Osigwe Echezona Felix (Nigeria), Communicative Electronics

“Estonia is an amazing place in which to study and/or work in IT. All the systems are online and you can even contribute to the Estonian e-voting system code from Github! Yes, they open-sourced it! You can digitally sign your papers, log-in to almost all of your accounts (ie. university accounts, banks, gsm operators, doctors) with your ID card. Life is easier in terms of paperwork because there is none! The country itself works like a cool technology startup (e-governance is a real thing!), and they evolve their technology at an amazing rate! You can meet robots while you’re on the way to your faculty or you can found your own startup with a few clicks like I did! The entrepreneurial environment in Estonia is so fruitful. TTÜ and its associated companies are providing enough resources for the entire experience to be cherished even more thanks to their mentoring you and sponsoring your projects. You can master

your technical and entrepreneurial skills simply by following your lectures and attending workshops/seminars/events. If you’re an engineer who wants to study not only theory but also practice that theory, TTÜ offers lots of opportunities with a variety of lab environments, and you’ll being evaluated more for your projects than for your exams!”

Gülçin Yildirim (Turkey), Computer and Systems Engineering

CONTACTS Tallinn University of Technology International Student Centre Ehitajate tee 5, 19086, Tallinn, Estonia study@ttu.ee (+372) 620 2022 www.ttu.ee/studying

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