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

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

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

The staff and students of TTK welcome You with warm hearts, despite the cold weather you may sometimes experience. I wish You a pleas-ant and inspiring stay at TTK University of Applied Sciences!

Tere tulemast! Welcome!

Hedi PeHme Head of International Relations

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TTK University of Applied Sciences – Your Reliable Partner in Education and ResearchTTK University of Applied Sciences is proud of its long history and continuing traditions. The predecessor of TTK, Tallinn Commercial School for Boys, was founded in 1915. TTK has had many different names, but the most well-known of them is Tallinn Technical School for Building and Mechanics (TEMT), which started providing engi-neering studies in the fields of construction and mechanics in 1940. In 1992, TEMT started transferring its curricula from the level of vo-cational education to the level of applied higher education. In 1999, the university was named Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool (TTK University of Applied Sciences).

Research and development at TTK University of Applied Scienses is coordinated by the Research and Development Council and the Tech-nology Transfer Centre. Every year, Proceedings of TTK University of Applied Sciences is published. Since November 2000, the university has been publishing a monthly newspaper Young Engineer. The re-search activities of students are coordinated by HEUREKA, a scientific association for students.

Through applied research, TTK binds together the needs of companies and university competence. Today, the society needs highly competi-tive specialists who are able to succeed in a globalizing and continu-ally developing world. Lifelong learning, internationalization, innova-tion and creativity have become inseparable elements of our reality. Together with our students, TTK wishes to develop continuously. This goal also reflects in our visual identity. Our new logo – gateway to opportunity – symbolizes the university as a gateway, allowing its stu-dents to develop their future in a creative and open way.

Anne Kraav Vice-Rector for Development

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About TTK University of Applied SciencesTTK University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of applied sciences in Estonia, offering professional higher education in engi-neering and technology for 2600 students.

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

The vision of TTK University of Applied Sciences is to be a valued and internationally recognized applied higher education institution, offer-ing primarily engineering studies.

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

international membership:

• eURASHe – European Association of Institutions of Higher Education

• UASNet – Universities of Applied Sciences Network• BuildingSmART Nordic – Scandinavian Network for Building

Information Modelling Development• eNAS – European Network of Academic Sports Services, founder

member • 5engineeringnetworksinNordPlusprogramme• ProjectpartnershipsinErasmusprogramme,7thFramework

programme

Information about international projects: http://www.tktk.ee/en/international-relations/international-projects

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Research and Development Activities Applied research is carried out in our 33 laboratories and is coordi-nated by the Technology Transfer Centre. TTK University of Applied Sciences has got the following competence centres:• CNC-CompetenceCentre• BIM(BuildingInformationModelling)competencecentre

The services of research and development at the Technology Transfer Centre include: • Appliedresearch• Consultationservices• Testingservices• Productdevelopmentservices• In-servicetrainings

We consider it essential to include students in research and experi-ments, as it enriches the study process and improves the quality of studies.

Additional information: http://www.tktk.ee/en/research-development/technology-transfer-centre

Contact: mr. Oliver Kallas Head of Technology Transfer Centre e-mail: oliver@tktk.ee phone: +372 666 4556

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Admission of Exchange StudentsTo become an Erasmus+ International Student at TTK University of Applied Sciences, first go to your home university’s International Of-fice and find out whether your university has an Inter-Institutional agreement with TTK University of Applied Sciences. When the answer is yes, you can apply for studies at TTK University of Applied sciences for one or two semesters.

The International coordinator of your home university will administer the exchange process. Applications together with nomination should be submitted by your university Erasmus + coordinator as soon as possible and no later than may 15 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.

Fornecessary documents and the details of application procedure,please visit our web-page http://www.tktk.ee/en

Foradditionalinformationaboutstudying at TTK University of Applied Sciences, please contact:

international Relations Office ms. Hedi Pehme Head of International Relations, Erasmus+ Coordinator e-mail hedi.pehme@tktk.ee phone +372 666 4512

Architectural and Environmental Engineering Number of Students: 281

The faculty offers studies in two fields of specialization: • AppliedArchitecture• EnvironmentalEngineering

international Courses

Fall 2014/2015 ECTS CODEarchitecture Graphics 2 aaP402

architectural design II - Public Building (2nd year project) 4 aaP011

urban Planning I (3rd year project) 4 aaP358

drawing II 2 aaP394

Presentation of architectural designs 3 aaP377

architectural theory (advanced course) 2 aaP398

Cad Systems 4 atÖ385

Spring 2014/2015 ECTS CODE

architectural design III - Private House (2nd year course) 4 aaP012

architectural design IV - apartment Building (3rd year course) 4 aaP013

Form and Material 3 aaP351

architecture Graphics 2 aaP402

drawing II 2 aaP394

urban observation Practice * 3 aaP126

Cad Systems 4 atÖ385

* the students and lecturers visit a different city in Europe each year, travel expenses will be partially funded by the Faculty

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

The idea of TTK lecturers Ott Kadarik and Mihkel Tüür,

named “Gallery of _” was chosen to represent Estonia

at the EXPO world fair in Milano 2015.

Students enjoying the city view:

urban observation practice in Moscow.

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Clothing and Textile Number of Students: 299

The faculty offers studies in two fields of specialization:

• TechnicalDesignandTechnologyofApparel• ResourceManagementinthefieldofClothingandTextiles international Courses

Fall 2014/2015 ECTS CODEovergarment - Project * 8 ÕMo183

Fantasy Collection * 5 ÕMo187

Cad/CaM in sewing industry ** 3 ÕMo177

drawing of Human Figure 2 ÕMo185

drawing and Painting I 2 ÕMo180

testing of textiles 2 ÕrK008

Spring 2014/2015 ECTS CODEMen´s Wear * 8 ÕMo184

light Garments * 8 ÕMo182

Cad/CaM in sewing industry ** 3 ÕMo177

drawing and Painting I 2 ÕMo207

Patternmaking I 5 ÕMo255

* preliminary subject: Patternmaking I** preliminary subject: Patternmaking I, advanced computer skills.

From Fibre to Product, from Product to Production!

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ConstructionNumberofStudents:791

The faculty offers studies in three fields of specialization:

• CivilEngineering• RoadConstruction• ConstructionGeodesy

international Courses

Fall 2014/2015* ECTS CODEHVaC Systems and energy efficiency ** 3 eHo455 (I)

General Cartography 4 era327

road Construction 3 era150

* courses will be opened open with minimum 3 international students** preliminary subjects: Building Physics, Heating and Ventilation

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

Tallinn-Helsinki team - in April 2013, the students of TTK and

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences spent a project week in

Tallinn, finding ways to renovate a preschool building most sustainably.

In 2013, a new laboratory for electrical engineering

wasopenedintheFacultyofMechanicalEngineering.

Mechanical EngineeringNumber of Students: 455

The faculty offers studies in three fields of specialization:

• MechanicalEngineering• EngineeringMaterialsandMarketing• ElectricalEngineering

international courses

Academic year 2014/2015* ECTS CODEComposites, Coating and engineering Plastics 4 MtM155

Material and technology Selection using CeS4 eduPack** 4 MtM061

tolerancing and Measurement technique 5 Mtr126

Welding technology and equipment + project 3 MtM063

engineering Materials 6 MtM154

Heat treatment technology and equipment 3 MtM208

Basics of Production Management (only fall semester) 4 MtM197

Workshop Practice in Machining (only spring semester)*** 3 MMe206

electrical Machines 3 tBa

* all courses will be opened with minimum 3 international students ** preliminary subject: Engineering Materials *** preliminary subject: Cutting Tools and Equipment

Knowledge on Machines and Technology is the Key to Innovation in Production!

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TransportNumberofStudents:765

The faculty offers studies in three fields of specialization:

• AutomotiveEngineering• LogisticsandEconomics• RailwayEngineering

international Courses

Fall 2014/2015* ECTS CODEWorkshop Practice in Machining** 2 Mtt076

technical expertise of Cars*** (4th year subject) 2 tat037

entrepreneurship 6 tlM381

Spring 2014/2015* ECTS CODECatIa Software 2 tat363

Car repair Practice**** 3 tat376

Graduation thesis (to be agreed with supervisor) 15 tlM371

economic analysis ***** 5 tlM099

Marketing 3 tlM183

* all courses will be opened with minimum 3 international students ** preliminary subject: Basics of Machining*** preliminary subjects: TAT088, TAT158, TAT013 or similar, Theory and Testing of Cars**** preliminary subjects: TAT034, TAT292 or similar***** preliminary subject: Basics of Accounting or Micro and Macroeconomics

Ambition and Commitment lead to Excellence

„Usually my motto is: why do it the easy way when you can do it the hard way too! My thesis had so much practical work related to t, which I wouldn t have had back home.This has taught me that the other way around is often more interesting.“

Stef, automotive engineering student from Belgium

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International Courses Opened for All Specialties

Fall 2014/15 ECTS CODE

Intercultural Communication: Cultural History and estonian language 2 HKe116

english a II 3 HKe086

entrepreneurship 6 tlM381

Basics of Production Management 4 MtM197

Mathematical analysis 4 rKe088

Spring 2014/15 ECTS CODECreativity and Communication in teamwork 2 HKe117

economic analysis* 5 tlM099

Marketing 3 tlM183

linear algebra 4 rKe087

differential and Integral Calculus 4 rKe089

Intercultural Communication: Cultural History and estonian language 2 HKe116

english a II 3 HKe086

Cad Systems (to be agreed) 4 rKe069

data Processing 3 rKe094

*prerequisite course: Basics of Accounting or Micro and Macroeconomics

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Sports and Recreation Activities The Sports Centre of TTK offers various trainings and sports classes for the students and staff of TTK University of Applied Sciences. Train-ings offered: yoga, bodyART, basketball, futsal, volleyball, fitness, self defence.

ItisalsopossibletojoinourfolkdancegroupSavijalakesed(FeetofClay) to learn Estonian national folk dances.

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International Projects and Events• NordPlusIPproject„Sustainable Water and energy management

in environmental engineering“ for students of Environmental Engineering

• Urban Observation Practice for architecture students – a week-long study trip to a different European city each year

• Everyspring,studentsofappareldesignparticipateintheinternational fashion competition Habitus Baltija in Riga

• ErasmusIPproject„Passive House Concept“ for students of civil engineering

• ErasmusIPproject„Sustainable energy management“ for students of civil engineering

• NordPlusIPproject„NordLand“ for students of applied geodesy• Road Construction Conference every spring semester• NordPlusIP„AluNord“ for engineering materials and marketing

students• CNC training project – intensive week at TTK and Lahti University

of Applied Sciences for students of mechanical engineering • Formula Student project – product development contest for

automotive engineering students• NOBANeT – development project of entrepreneurial learning • Logistics Seminar – annual logistics conference organized by TTK

students every spring semester

Try to pronounce:

jäääär - ice edge

kuu-uurija - moon researcher

veoauto – truck

öötöö – night work

allmaaraudteejaam – underground train station

kuuüür – monthly rent

asjaajaja – assistant

Estonian Vocabulary

Hello – tere!

Good bye – head aega/nägemiseni!

Thank you – tänan!

What time is it? – mis kell on?

excuse me – vabandage!

Yes – jah

No – ei

How are you – kuidas läheb?

my name is – minu nimi on

Cheers – terviseks!

i love you – ma armastan sind

Bon apetit – head isu!

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TTK University of Applied of Applied Sciences Pärnu mnt. 62 Tallinn 10135 tktk@tktk.ee www.tktk.ee

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