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Students Affairs Office
As an exchange student, you will find a warm welcome at Tallinn University. By pursuing your exchange studies at Tallinn University you will have the opportunity of becoming part of a contemporary and dynamic university that has a reputation of being the most student-friendly university in Estonia. The students here appreciate not only the professional and academic environment but also the welcoming, open and friendly atmosphere of the university.
With about 7,000 students, of which more than 10% are international students, Tallinn University offers the choice of many courses in English and the academic freedom to take courses from several different study fields during exchange studies.
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and is a vibrant city with cultural events and weekly activities that are especially organised for international students.
Financial Support for Students
Exchange students are expected to apply for funding from their home universities.
Insurance
Exchange students are expected to receive guidance from their home universities.
Medical Facilities
Sport and Leisure Facilities
Tallinn University values all cultural and sportive activities. We encourage all our members (staff and students) to engage in cultural activities via our Symphony Orchestra, Men's Choir, Women's Choir, or the folk dance group Soveldaja.
Those looking to engage in sporting activities are welcome to use all the opportunities offered by our Sports Club.
Practical Information For Incoming Mobile Students
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Estonia can vary depending on the person's accommodation choice (location and type of place), lifestyle and spending patterns.
Rent: in university dormitories the price range for one place in a shared room in around €200 a month, utilities included. To rent an apartment it is necessary to take into account the location and number of bedrooms, the price range is from €400–€900. Additionally to the rent, the cost for utilities ( electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage) also varies depending on the type of apartment and the season. The price range in summer time can be from €80–€150, while in winter time it can be from €120–€250, or even higher.
Food: there are different chain stores around Estonia where students can purchase their groceries. There are also local markets to purchase fresh ingredients and also specialized stores. The budget to have a comfortable diet is around €300–€400.
Transport: Public transport is free of charge for residents of Tallinn including international students with a Temporary Residence Permit for Studies. One-hour ticket (for public transport in the city) costs €2 and the person can use any means of public transport during the subsequent 60 minutes, it is necessary to validate every journey.
For other types of transport the price varies depending on the type of service and distance.
To know more about cost of living please see here.
Housing
https://www.tlu.ee/en/accommodation-0
Student Associations
The student union is managed by the student union board, which manages the various units of the student body and under which the staff works. The board is elected by the council every year in May. All Tallinn University students who are studying at Tallinn University at the time of application can apply for the board. A board member may not belong to any political party during his term of office.
The board of the student union has 3–7 members.
The chairman of the board is responsible for general management, information, administrative and economic areas, external relations and the functioning of representatives in various units.
The vice-chairman of the board in the field of social policy is responsible for access to higher education (including counseling, tuition fees, learning environment, well-being of students with special needs, student housing, children’s room) and the social and health well-being of the student population.
The advisor to the board is responsible for the coordination and development of various events in the field of education and advises the board on organizational and educational issues.
The staff includes a secretary and a communication specialist. The secretary coordinates the work of volunteers and is responsible for the sales area of the NGO. The communication specialist manages the media channels of the student body.
The student body of Tallinn University is also a part of various decision-making bodies of the university, for example, we protect the interests of students in the Senate of Tallinn University, at the general meetings of various unions, in the council of the Union of Estonian Students’ Unions, in the councils of various institutes and much more.
The TLÜ student body representative has been a member of the Estonian Student Union (EÜL) since 1991. EÜL is a student umbrella organization founded in 1991 that represents the Estonian student body. The main goal of EÜL is to stand up for the educational and socioeconomic rights and interests of students.
https://esindus.ee/en/meist/
Sport clubs/programs
Language courses
Language courses are available for incoming students: https://www.tlu.ee/node/2261