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Belgium Czech Ukraine as of 1 November 2019 France Republic Luxembourg Carlo Cubero Irizarry, Sam R. Lawrence, 20 Puerto Rico, Associate Professor of USA, Liberal Arts in Social Sciences – Geographically, Estonia is located on – Around 55% of Estonian territory is covered Study programmes 38 Bachelor’s studies Anthropology BA the north-eastern edge of the European with forest. There are over 1500 islands, in English Union. Finland is a short trip across the 1000 lakes and 7000 rivers in Estonia. 14 Doctoral studies 96 sea - just 80 kilometres by ferry. Study programmes – Estonia is an e-society: we have electronic Professional higher education studies in Estonian 116 5 „ – Tallinn is our medieval capital and by – At 314 metres, Tallinn’s TV tower is the – Estonia is in the Schengen Area. Lennart ID-cards, e-government, e-health, „ Master’s studies far the biggest city with a population of tallest building in Estonia. On a clear day, Meri , named after our e-school, e-parking, etc. Most people use 59 +7 joint study Estonia is a centre of ideas and putting around 400 000. the coastline of Finland is visible from its first president in post-Soviet era, has e-banking, pay for parking with a mobile programmes these ideas into practice. Perhaps My time in Tallinn so far has observation platform. direct flights to most of Europe. phone and pay their taxes or even vote foremost among these are innovative – Tallinn’s Old Town was entered on online. The Skype software was developed been filled with really great UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in – Tallinn is a maritime town. The length of – Estonia has a population of about 1.3 as of 31 December 2019 uses of technology which allow us to by Estonian engineers. Wireless internet people that make up a very communicate and connect as never 1997. the coast is 46 kilometres. million but its territory is larger than access can be found everywhere. stimulating environment. I Denmark or Netherlands. before. 13% never thought that I would – In 2011, Tallinn took on its role as – The Raeapteek on Town Hall Square is – Estonia boasts a long tradition of International research European Capital of Culture. Europe’s oldest continuously-operating – The Estonian language is a Finno-Ugric find such a connection here. Tallinn University stands as the premier providing quality education. Its vibrant 466 institution of higher learning for the . It has been open since 1422. language - it mostly resembles Finnish Especially, since I had barely – Tallinn serves as a home for NATO’s and international education and research liberal arts in Estonia. Attempting to and is different from Latvian and Russian heard of the place before main research centre for cyber defence. – Tallinn is the city of the first Christmas environment makes Estonia an attractive 502 answer “why” we live is as important as languages. place for people who wish to work and coming! tree in the world. In 1441, the fraternity understanding “how” and to this end – The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration, study abroad. 90% of international 968 of Tallinn’s unmarried merchants, called – Estonia was occupied by the Soviet 59% 56 TU is uniquely situated to do both. held in Tallinn every five years, assembles students are satisfied with their overall Academic employees Professors the Blackheads, put up a Christmas tree Union for decades but Estonia sees itself one of the world’s largest choirs. Up to living and studying standard in Estonia holding a doctorate in the Town Hall Square. as more influenced by Nordic tastes and (PhD or equivalent) From 28 countries 30 000 singers usually participate. traditions - Scandinavia with a twist. (global average 88%). as of 31 December 2019 “ “ WE ARE DEMANDING & TALLINN UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABLE We are the largest university of Overall humanities and social sciences Tallinn University’s goal is to # 801-1000 in Tallinn and among the top support the sustainable development 5% of universities in the World, of Estonia through high-quality according to QS World University Overall research and study, education of Rankings® 2020. # 801-1000 intellectuals, public discussions and promotion of academic partnership. Tallinn University is an advocate and planner of intelligent lifestyle in Emerging Europe and Central Estonia, supporting the sustainability of Asia University Rankings ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE our society as well as individual self- # 71 Our goal is to achieve high-quality research realisation. At our university, longest and competitive study programmes, to traditions of teacher training in Estonia Emerging Economies create university centres of excellence, and the only fi lm and media school in University Rankings strengthen the support functions in science the Baltic countries exist side by side. We # 71 value innovation and interdisciplinarity in and improve the results of doctoral studies. order to off er internationally competitive – Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Studies that are demanding for both the education based on research excellence. students and lecturers are secured by Communication School study programmes that follow the needs of Tallinn University was established by a – School of Digital Technologies society, labour market and learners. decision of the parliament of Estonia on – School of Educational Sciences March 18, 2005 when a number of Tallinn – School of Governance, Law and Society educational and research institutions were – School of Humanities GREEN UNIVERSITY consolidated into a single institution. As centres of knowledge creation, Tallinn University is composed of six – School of Natural Sciences and Health universities have a unique opportunity as schools and one regional college: – Haapsalu College. well as an obligation to support and advise the community on social, cultural, economic and environmental issues. In this way, the principles of sustainable development can be implemented across the whole society. Tallinn University initiated the Green We value innovation Academic Footprint idea in the Network and interdisciplinarity of Universities from the Capitals of Europe in offering an (UNICA) in order to participate in the internationally process of intertwining the principles of competitive education. sustainable development and everyday life. WE ARE WE ARE INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERNATIONAL Challenges that the society is INTERDISCIPLINARY Tallinn University is a reliable and TALLINN SUMMER facing today require cooperation TEACHING AND valued employer and partner in across different disciplines. Tallinn LEARNING AND WINTER SCHOOL international research. We create Every year about 400 people from University follows the principle of Implementation of interdisciplinarity in conditions for internationally more than 50 countries participate in interdisciplinarity in order to offer studies and research in cooperation with competitive academic staff and courses off ered by the Estonia’s biggest innovative solutions and exert students, academics and professionals conduct research projects with international summer and winter school. in the fi eld off ers students an education significant influence on society. international cooperation. In ten years, Tallinn Summer and Winter that corresponds to the needs of the School have developed into one of the labour market. Tallinn University UNIVERSITY CENTRES most successful international projects of provides all students with experiences of INTERNATIONAL OF EXCELLENCE Tallinn University. TLU Centres of Excellence are aimed interdisciplinary teaching and learning – COMMUNITY at advancing international cooperation, every student participates in at least one We have approximately 900 international supporting interdisciplinary collaboration interdisciplinary project in the course students in degree and exchange studies. for excellent research and creative results as of his/her studies. Students in various Every 10th academic person is of foreign well as improving external cooperation. We specialities address topical issues in the background. Active international coope- have 5 interdisciplinary Centres of Excellence society, and discuss their future potential. ration, well-known guest lecturers and our in behavioural and neural sciences, In this way, general competencies such as bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral program- educational innovation, intercultural problem-solving skills, self-expression and mes in English help to create the multi- studies, interdisciplinary lifecourse studies cooperation skills that are necessary in the cultural university community. and in media innovation and digital culture. labour market, take shape. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION as an Tallinn University has over 40 partner interdisciplinary universities around the world. Th ese agree- university, we act ments include both student and staff exc- in the interests of hanges as well as collaboration in projects coherent and and research. In addition, schools of Tallinn sustainable development of University have over 400 Erasmus+ mobi- Tallinn University education, science, lity agreements off ering extensive opportu- provides an opportunity economy and nities for the members. Tallinn University to study and work in a culture. is a member of 6 international networks multicultural environment. (UNICA, EUA, EUA-CDE and Magna Harta).