student abc - Tallinna Tehnikaülikool

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STUDENT
ABC
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
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TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT ABC
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
My name:
My student code:
My faculty and study programme:
My phone number:
My e-mail:
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Webpage: www.ttu.ee/en
This Student ABC is issued by the International
Relations Offi ce of TALLINN TECH
The authors would like to thank everyone for
their cooperation and advice and apologize
for potential inaccuracy.
Editors: Katre Paavo & Ragne Kougija
Designer: Raido Laasi
Dear international student!
The International Relations Office (IRO) of Tallinn University of
Technology (TALLINN TECH) has prepared this Student ABC to make
your arrival and stay in TALLINN TECH and Tallinn as comfortable
as possible.
Take some time to read it and get to know about the first important
steps after your arrival and about the study system at TALLINN
TECH. We have also added important contacts that you might need
and the introductions of different types of student organizations that
will welcome you during your studies. Also – so you would not forget
anything important, we have added a diary and calendars to this
Student ABC.
And, if there are still unanswered questions then …
• as an Erasmus or exchange student I turn to:
International Relations Offi ce (IRO)
E-mail: [email protected]
Room: III-210 (Ehitajate tee 5)
Phone: [phone]
• as a degree or full time student I turn to:
International Study Centre (ISC)
E-mail: [email protected]
Room: III-211 A (Ehitajate tee 5)
Phone: [phone]
• in case of study related questions, I turn to my contact person in my
faculty:
Coordinator:
E-mail:
Room:
Phone:
To keep yourself updated about what is going on at TALLINN TECH;
we will add your e-mail to ESN TALLINN TECH IC and Student
Union mailing lists. Please keep IRO or ISC updated with the change
of your e-mail address.
Contents
Foreword by Rector of Tallinn University of Technology
Prof. Andres Keevallik 8
Foreword by Chairman of the Board of TALLINN TECH Student Union
Mr. Stanislav Štõkov 9
TALLINN TECH mission, vision and values 10
TALLINN TECH symbolic 11
Internationally successful university – TALLINN TECH 12
International degree programmes in TALLINN TECH 13
TALLINN TECH international students and alumni
from around 75 countries. 14
Erasmus and exchange students 15
What to do when you have arrived? 15
What about medical insurance? 19
Degree and full time students 20
What to do when you have arrived? 20
Accommodation 21
EU students 22
Registering your place of stay in the Population Register 22
Applying for Estonian ID-card 23
Medical insurance 24
Documents to present to the International Study Center 25
Non-EU students 26
Applying for temporary residence permit (TRP) for studying 26
Extension of temporary residence permit
and medical insurance contract 27
Registering your place of stay in the Population Register 28
Medical insurance contract 29
Documents to present to International Study Center 30
Useful and important information about studying
in Estonia and at TALLINN TECH 31
Orientation days in TALLINN TECH for international students 31
Where to go for Student Services at TALLINN TECH 33
Your contact person in the faculty 34
MEKTORY 35
How to get to TALLINN TECH 36
Student Identifi cation Card – ISIC and ESC 37
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Estonian banks and bank account 38
Emergency numbers and other important contacts 39
Public and national holidays in Estonia 40
Studying in TALLINN TECH 42
Academic calendar 43
Study Information System - ÕIS 44
Study plan 45
Dismissing from the university 47
Academic policies at TALLINN TECH 47
Teaching methods in TALLINN TECH 47
Grading 48
Erasmus students - important info about grading 49
Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning - APEL 51
Suspension of studies 51
Scholarships 52
Examination session 53
Student, know your rights during the examination session 53
Services in TALLINN TECH 55
Career and counseling in TALLINN TECH 55
TALLINN TECH library 57
Output services - Copying, scanning and printing 58
Other services in TALLINN TECH 59
Services near TALLINN TECH 59
Cafeterias and student canteens in TALLINN TECH 60
Student life 61
Student Union of Tallinn University of Technology 61
Faculties’ student council 62
TALLINN TECH Student House 62
Student organizations in TALLINN TECH 63
Information channels for students 67
Gaudeamus 69
Coordinators contacts 70
Dictionary 72
Calendar 75
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Foreword by Rector of
Tallinn University
of Technology
Prof. Andres Keevallik

Dear Students,
Estonia’s economy needs a new breath
after Eurozone entry, changes in the
direction of knowledge – intensive
production and innovation. Brighter
scientists and better engineers are
expected from Tallinn University of
Technology as the economic growth can be achieved most of all by
technical scientists and their novel technologies invented by them.
TALLINN TECH is ready to provide comprehensive excellence,
including in economics and social sciences, on state, local government
and business level. The development dynamics of TALLINN TECH has
been one of the best among Estonian universities during the last decade,
we also hope to develop into one of the most successful universities of
technology in the Baltic Sea region. It is in the interest of our state to
coordinate a closer cooperation between the universities of Estonia,
to develop common curricula, doctoral studies and research centers
of excellence. In long term perspectives, it is important to develop
common curricula with universities abroad with the aim of enhancing
internationalization of the university. TALLINN TECH supports the
regional development of Estonia through its colleges and emerging
centers of excellence. Through the core of the largest university of
Tallinn and the research campus of Technopolis TALLINN TECH
is also responsible for the welfare of the capital of Estonia. We hope
to continue full cooperation with all our partners, focusing on new
opportunities and development of partnerships. We invite all interested
parties to explore the increasing opportunities of TALLINN TECH!
Welcome to TALLINN TECH!
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Foreword by Chairman
of the Board of
TALLINN TECH
Student Union
Mr. Stanislav Štõkov
Salutations, dear
TALLINN TECH student!
Each year, hundreds of new students
like yourself become a part of the
university campus community.
Collectively, you bring with you an
array of talents, interests, and questions, but you all have one thing
in common—a strong desire to learn. As a TALLINN TECH student,
you will be presented with opportunities that will help you grow in
many ways. It is up to you to seek out and develop relationships with
professors, ask pertinent questions in class, and have meaningful
conversations with your fellow students. Allow your scholarly interests
to become a part of your everyday life. The way you use your leisure
time will be an indication of your progress as a student.
TALLINN TECH is dedicated to teaching, research, and public
service. It is a place where you can gain skills and learning habits to
use throughout your life. University campus provides opportunities for
you to learn something about almost anything.
Enjoy your stay and take the most of it!
[email protected]
([phone]
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TALLINN TECH
mission, vision and values
MISSION
TALLINN TECH creates and intermediates the values that secure
Estonia’s development in the globalized world.
By fulfilling its mission, the University of Technology promotes science,
academic and professional higher education, and technological culture.
TALLINN TECH establishes a synergy between technological, natural,
exact, health and social sciences, thus benefitting the development of
society.
VISION 2020
TALLINN TECH is one of the leading technological universities in
the Baltic Sea region, and an active partner in cooperation networks
between universities, business clusters and national institutions.
CORE VALUES
Openness and innovation
The staff of the university is open to new knowledge, skills and
innovative ideas and welcomes international employees and students.
Cooperation
In integration of competences in different fields, a synergy is formed,
supported by active networking with the partner universities and
businesses.
Professionalism
The university employees are motivated and dedicated, and persistently
improve their knowledge and skills in order to offer high academic
quality.
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