Study location	Estonia, Tallinn
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science in Engineering)
Course code	2037

Tuition fee	€6,000 per year Free for EU students Full tuition fee waivers available www.taltech.ee/comp-systems
Application fee	€100 one-time The application fee is non-refundable! www.taltech.ee/apply

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT or ICT field. Related engineering fields that have good coverage of IT, electronics, mechatronics and/or robotics. In order to qualify for the studies in Tallinn University of Technology an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. It is required to upload the official translations along with the original education documents to the online application system.

Language requirements

English Proof of English may only be waived if a candidate has completed secondary or higher education taught fully in English in one of the following countries: EU/EEA member states, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. If you have completed studies in English but not in the country named above, we ask you to present an internationally recognised test. IELTS (Academic)- a minimum overall grade of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component. TOEFL (iBT)- a minimum overall score 72, with at least 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing component. Cambridge English- a minimum overall score 160, with 160 in each component. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A)- a minimum overall score 51, with at least 51 in each Communicative Skills component. This is for general information purposes only, for details please visit English Language requirements.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. For each programme you apply to, an individual motivation letter (statement of purpose) must be inserted. Please provide the following: highlight why you would like to attend the chosen programme; previous experience in the related field – both educational and occupational experience can be described; your future academic and career goals. write about some of the setbacks and failures that you have experienced at your work or academic environment, and describe how you have handled these situations. It is important to properly cite any sources (quotations, publications, ideas which are not your own etc.) used in your motivation letter, because to do otherwise would be plagiarism and result in disqualification. Online interview Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Students who require a visa for entry to Estonia will have to apply separately for a Temporary Residence Permit for Study at the closest Estonian Embassy. Please find information about the terms of the Temporary Residence Permit for Study in Estonia on the website HERE

More information	taltech.ee/comp-systems

Overview

The programme focuses on designing and using complex modern computer systems. As part of the programme, students cover such subjects as innovation and entrepreneurship, hardware systems design and modelling, computer architecture and programming, software project management and databases, to name but a few.

The Department of Computer Engineering received the IBM Faculty Award 2011 and has an excellent partnership with experts from the IBM Development Centre in Germany and the IBM research laboratory in Israel.

Programme structure

When studying the Computer and Engineering Systems programme, students are exposed to systems design and modelling, computer architectures and programming, to name few of the topics. Exposure to those topics will position students well for jobs at small, medium and large companies. Their jobs will involve defining, designing and using embedded computer system in areas such as automotive electronics, consumer devices, telecommunications, etc.

The 2 year (120 ECTS) curriculum comprises the following modules:

General Studies (12 ECTS)
Computer and Systems Engineering (24 ECTS)
Computer Systems Engineering (18 ECTS)
Projects and Practical Training (12 ECTS)
Software (18 ECTS)
Free Choice Courses (6 ECTS)
Graduation Thesis (30 ECTS)

Career opportunities

Graduates find employment as specialists in the design, realisation, application and administration of computerised equipment and systems. Career opportunities are varied: computer and software companies; banks; diagnostic systems in manufacturing, service, medicine; “smart” houses and manufacturing systems; industrial automation; management control and monitoring systems in air, water and ground based transport, etc. Master’s degree holders interested in high-level research work and university staff positions have the opportunity to continue their studies in the PhD programme.

Career opportunities and potential jobs: designer of computer and automated control systems and the components thereof, project manager, software developer, department manager, management board member, and management board chairman.