TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology

TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology TalTech is a leader of science, technology, and innovation, as well as a leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia ⚡️ of the world.

Internationally Successful University

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is the only technological university in Estonia and the flagship of Estonian engineering and technical education. This is the place where synergy between different fields (technological, natural, exact, social and health sciences) is established. This is the place where new ideas are born. High-quality Education, Successful Alumni

Education from TalTech is highly appreciated worldwide. According to labour market studies, TalTech alumni are the most successful ones in Estonia. Excellence in Research and Innovation

TalTech has cooperation projects with top universities (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Chalmers University of Technology, Aalto University, National University of Singapore, Delft University of Technology, Stanford University, US Berkely, etc.), scientists and companies (e.g. Microsoft, Google, IBM, ABB, etc.) Inspiring Environment

TalTech offers its students an exciting student and cultural life and the best accommodation and sporting opportunities in the entire Northern Europe. The TalTech campus is also a home to 150 high-tech companies (e.g. Skype). The Engine of the Baltic Sea Region Economy

The mission of TalTech is to develop the economy and industry of Estonia and the Baltic Sea region through top graduates, scientific achievements, knowledge services, innovative applications and cooperation projects. Specialties

Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Power Engineering, Economics, Business Administration

For more information please visit www.taltech.ee/admissions

Everything is actually simple – you just have to find it in the chaos. ⚙️On Teachers’ Day, this is how Jörgen Vask, a Cy...
05/10/2026

Everything is actually simple – you just have to find it in the chaos. ⚙️

On Teachers’ Day, this is how Jörgen Vask, a Cyber-Physical Systems student at TalTech’s Tartu College, sums up learning.

For him, learning means breaking complicated things down: you experiment, test things, think them through, and at some point it clicks. But when studying engineering, it is just as important to ask what could go wrong.

🔥 Where could a component overheat?
⚙️ Where could a system crash?
💡 Could the same result be achieved in a simpler and more reliable way?

Jörgen believes this kind of critical thinking is what distinguishes a student who understands the theory from someone who thinks like an engineer.

What he values most at TalTech is the opportunity to make things happen: “You have the freedom to experiment here.” If you come up with a project, you can even get funding for it—the question is whether you’re willing to take the initiative.

And Jörgen certainly is. His responsibilities at the university currently include the workshop and 3D printing, as well as leading the robot combat team. 🤖

Read Jörgen’s story about learning, becoming an engineer and why it is sometimes worth thinking about how things could go wrong. 👇

https://taltech.ee/en/news/jorgen-vask-everything-actually-simple-you-just-have-find-it-chaos

🎓 The Autumn Scholarship Competition is NOW OPEN!This autumn, students can choose from over 110 scholarships – and you c...
05/10/2026

🎓 The Autumn Scholarship Competition is NOW OPEN!

This autumn, students can choose from over 110 scholarships – and you could be one of the recipients! 👀

💡 Each student can apply for up to three scholarships (excluding special competitions).

The scholarship competition is a great opportunity to gain recognition for your achievements and initiative, connect with companies in your field, and open doors to new opportunities.

📅 Application period: 30 September – 19 October
🔗 Explore the scholarships and apply on the Development Fund website.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Don’t miss your chance – apply! 🚀
https://taltech.ee/en/development-fund/2026-autumn

🔧 Three of TalTech’s microdegree programmes are now open for registration!💻 Chips for AI: Explore how AI hardware is des...
01/10/2026

🔧 Three of TalTech’s microdegree programmes are now open for registration!

💻 Chips for AI: Explore how AI hardware is designed, from Edge and Cloud trade-offs to FPGA design, SystemVerilog and AI chip architecture. Explore the programme. 👉 https://taltech.ee/en/kursus/56305

🌱 Built Environment Sustainability: Learn to compare building materials using life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint data — and explain the reasoning behind your choices. Explore the programme. 👉 https://taltech.ee/en/kursus/57092

🏘️ Sustainable Renovation and Decarbonisation of Residential Buildings: Learn to assess a building’s condition, compare renovation options and use BIM and carbon data to plan its renovation. Explore the programme. 👉 https://taltech.ee/en/kursus/57084

⏳ Registration closes on 20 October 2026 — the deadline is approaching!

🎓 What should university really teach us?Knowledge matters. So do the skills to work with others, communicate, think cri...
28/09/2026

🎓 What should university really teach us?

Knowledge matters. So do the skills to work with others, communicate, think critically and take responsibility for your own learning.

For Karoliine Orav, a Public Administration and Governance student at TalTech, education is an investment in herself. Learning happens beyond lectures, too: through group work, discussions, student representation and encounters with people who see things differently.

Critical thinking becomes especially valuable in the age of AI. An answer may arrive in seconds, but we still need to check the information, compare sources and decide whether to trust it.

Karoliine would also like to see more opportunities for students to explore other fields. As a public administration student, she is interested in engineering and encourages others to take courses beyond their own school when something sparks their curiosity.

💬 “But at university, you develop these skills at a new level—in a more adult way than you did in secondary school,” Karoliine says.

University offers more than a degree. It can help us ask better questions, learn from others and keep growing.

👉 Read more about Karoliine’s views on learning and teaching.
https://taltech.ee/en/news/karoliine-orav-education-opens-doors-and-shapes-future

Looking to strengthen your future-ready skills? TalTech’s international microcredentials are still open for applications...
28/09/2026

Looking to strengthen your future-ready skills? TalTech’s international microcredentials are still open for applications!

As the demand for expertise in AI, sustainable construction and low-carbon renovation continues to grow, flexible learning opportunities can help professionals keep their skills up to date.

This autumn, TalTech offers three English-taught microcredential programmes designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise and gain practical, future-ready skills:

🔹 Chips for AI – learn how to develop, optimise and integrate hardware systems for artificial intelligence, from FPGA and ASIC solutions to AI System-on-Chip design. This 12 ECTS programme is fully online.

🔹 Built Environment Sustainability – gain practical expertise in building carbon footprints, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainable decision-making throughout the building life cycle. This 6 ECTS programme combines online learning with an intensive in-person workshop.

🔹 Sustainable Renovation and Decarbonisation of Residential Buildings – a joint 6 ECTS microcredential developed by TalTech and Riga Technical University, bringing together expertise in sustainable renovation, carbon footprint assessment, BIM and building life-cycle management.

All three programmes are taught in English and combine academic expertise with skills you can apply directly in your professional life.

📅 The application deadline is the 20th of October 2026.

🔗 Find the programme links here

🔹 Chips for AI 👉 https://taltech.ee/en/kursus/56305

🔹 Built Environment Sustainability 👉 https://taltech.ee/en/kursus/57092

🔹 Sustainable Renovation and Decarbonisation of Residential Buildings 👉 https://taltech.ee/en/kursus/57084

🔧 “If I can build something, experiment and try things out, that’s when it’s most interesting,” says Getter Jalak, a stu...
21/09/2026

🔧 “If I can build something, experiment and try things out, that’s when it’s most interesting,” says Getter Jalak, a student of the management of mechanical engineering and energy technology processes at TalTech’s Virumaa College.

Getter knew from quite an early age that her path would lead her into engineering. Going with her father to construction sites and hardware stores, taking toy cars apart and building new creations out of Lego sparked her interest in how things actually work and how they are put together.

For Getter, learning is all about hands-on experience: first understanding the theory, then going to the laboratory to conduct experiments and try things out for herself. Just as important, however, is having the courage to seize opportunities.

💬 “If I’m offered something, I tend to say yes.” Fairs, workshops, presentations and new experiences—Getter believes it is worth giving things a try even when you do not yet know exactly where the path will lead.

👉 Read Getter’s story about learning, engineering and why knowledge that exists only on paper is not enough: https://taltech.ee/en/news/interest-engineering-courage-seize-every-opportunity-getter-jalak-learning-and-growing-taltech

🎓 TalTech awards honorary doctorates to two distinguished scholars who have made significant contributions to the univer...
18/09/2026

🎓 TalTech awards honorary doctorates to two distinguished scholars who have made significant contributions to the university.

At the academic ceremony marking Tallinn University of Technology's 108th anniversary, Academician Mart Saarma and Professor Emerita Paula Kyrö were bestowed honorary doctorates of the University.

Saarma was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the development of TalTech, while Kyrö was honoured for her contribution to entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship research.

Read the full story about their achievements and lasting impact on TalTech:
https://taltech.ee/en/news/taltech-awards-honorary-doctorates-two-distinguished-scholars-who-have-shaped-universitys

You find the perfect travel spot on TikTok or Instagram. Then comes the hard part: figuring out where it is and how to f...
16/09/2026

You find the perfect travel spot on TikTok or Instagram. Then comes the hard part: figuring out where it is and how to fit it into your trip. ✈️

TalTech alumnus Abdul Salam Mohammed and his team are building a solution to exactly that problem.

Their start-up Narfe World uses AI to turn travel videos into personalised itineraries. Users can upload videos they like, and the platform identifies the places featured in them, matches them with real-world locations and builds a travel plan around them.

The idea grew from a familiar frustration: discovering great places only after the trip is already over. Narfe aims to make those discoveries useful before departure, and trustworthy enough for people to actually travel based on them.

Mohammed graduated from the TalTech School of Business and Governance in 2022 with a Master’s degree in Technology Governance and Digital Transformation. Today, Narfe is being developed in the Tehnopol AI Accelerator, a Tallinn-based programme for early-stage AI companies, located right next to the TalTech campus.

The bigger lesson behind the story goes beyond travel: AI can help build products faster, but technology alone is not enough. The real question is whether the product solves a problem people genuinely care about.

👉 Read how a TalTech alumnus turned a travel frustration into an AI-powered start-up and what he has learned along the way.
https://trialoog.taltech.ee/en/a-start-up-turns-travel-videos-into-ai-powered-itineraries/

When does learning end? For Katriin Saarep, the answer is simple: never. 🎓A third-year Business Information Technology s...
15/09/2026

When does learning end? For Katriin Saarep, the answer is simple: never. 🎓

A third-year Business Information Technology student at TalTech, Katriin believes that learning is a mindset driven by curiosity and a willingness to continuously develop.

For her, learning means genuine interest, experimenting, failing and trying again, and connecting theoretical knowledge to real life. But professional expertise is only part of the picture. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking and the courage to ask for help are equally important skills.

Especially in an age of artificial intelligence, Katriin believes we must be able to ask the right questions, add our own perspective and critically evaluate the answers we receive. 💬

“Learning always adds something; it never takes anything away.”
Read Katriin’s thoughts on learning, teaching and why greater collaboration between different fields could make university education even more meaningful. 👇
https://taltech.ee/en/news/katriin-saarep-learning-never-ends-curiosity-keeps-us-moving-forward

💬 “Anything is possible at any age.” 💬Enel Kirch, a fourth-year student of Marine Engineering and Small Craft Constructi...
07/09/2026

💬 “Anything is possible at any age.” 💬

Enel Kirch, a fourth-year student of Marine Engineering and Small Craft Construction at Kuressaare College, is a mother of four and an experienced designer who made a conscious decision to deepen her knowledge of engineering.

For Enel, learning is not simply about acquiring knowledge; it is a way of staying alive.

“I feel alive when I can absorb new information. That’s what lifelong learning means to me—not just a slogan, but genuinely a part of life.”

Her motto is simple and practical: done is better than perfect.

“At first, you don’t chase perfection; you just move forward step by step. You write one sentence, then another, and at some point you look up and realise the work you set out to do is finished. You can worry about perfection later.”

And if you ever wonder whether it might be “too late” to study, Enel’s answer is clear:

“There’s someone in our group who turned 60. Age simply isn’t an issue.”

👉 Read Enel’s story about learning, engineering and stubborn determination: https://taltech.ee/en/news/student-enel-kirch-learning-keeps-me-alive

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