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	109026

Tuition fee	€6,000 per year Free for EU students Full tuition fee waivers available www.taltech.ee/electronics
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 ICT, Mechatronics, Telecommunication. 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/electronics

Overview

The programme has three specialisations:

• Electronic engineering
• Communication Engineering
• Advanced Nanomaterials and Semiconductors

Each specialisation includes a set of compulsory subjects, which provides core knowledge and skills. A range of common elective subjects complement the core knowledge with flexibility and selected career paths in modern, dynamic, and converging technology sector. Each graduate will gain practical experiences from project-based collaboration with industry.

Programme structure

The students have opportunities to take part in significant research projects, or be involved in cooperation projects with industry (e.g. 5G/IoT smart systems, sensorics, biomedical applications, material quality measurement, production technology development, etc). The projects and teams are often interdisciplinary, combining electronics communication, automation, mechatronics, both hardware and software.

The research and study areas are situated in modern facilities and are equipped with modern computers, software, measurement equipment and tools that provide excellent opportunities for the students to either study or conduct research. Students of the IT-field are offered practical placement and job opportunities in Estonia or abroad already during the studies which provides professional experience in the field.

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

General Studies (12 ECTS)
Core Studies (18 ECTS):
Electronics (18 ECTS)
Communication (18 ECTS)
Special Studies (60 ECTS):
Electronics (54 ECTS)
Communication (54 ECTS)
Projects and Practical Training (6 ECTS)
Free Choice Courses (6 ECTS)
Graduation Thesis (24 ECTS)

Career opportunities

IT industry requires specialists, who have the knowledge and skills to rapidly develop and enhance smart production processes, smart products and smart business models. This means creating complex autonomous systems that collect, exchange and process data, have the capability to efficiently adapt to the changes in operational environment. Electronics converts different phenomena and processes in the real world to meaningful digital data. Communication makes this data available to the user (both human and machine).

Rapid development of new technologies and concepts to employ them provides graduates of Communicative Electronics a wide range of job opportunities ranging from innovation start-ups to international corporations.