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| {{Short description|University in Tallinn, Estonia}} | {{Short description|University in Tallinn, Estonia}} | ||
| {{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
| | name = Tallinn University | | name = Tallinn University | ||
| | native_name = Tallinna Ülikool | | native_name = Tallinna Ülikool | ||
| | image = Universität Tallinn Logo.svg | | image = Universität Tallinn Logo.svg | ||
| | motto = Promoter of Intelligent Lifestyle | |||
| | motto = Thinking unlimited! | |||
| | established = 1919, 2005 | | established = 1919, 2005 | ||
| | type = Public | | type = Public | ||
| | endowment = | | endowment = | ||
| | administrative_staff = |
| administrative_staff = 371 (2023) | ||
| | faculty = |
| faculty = 475 (2023) | ||
| | president = Tõnu Viik | | president = ] | ||
| | students = 6, |
| students = 6,843 (2023)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/studies | title=Studies | date=13 January 2021 }}</ref> | ||
| | undergrad = |
| undergrad = 3,927 (2023) | ||
| | postgrad = 2, |
| postgrad = 2,629 (2023) | ||
| | doctoral = |
| doctoral = 287 (2023) | ||
| | city = ] | | city = ] | ||
| | province = ] | | province = ] | ||
| | country = ] | | country = ] | ||
| | coor = {{Coord|59|26|19|N|24|46|17|E|type:edu_region:EE|display=inline,title}} | | coor = {{Coord|59|26|19|N|24|46|17|E|type:edu_region:EE|display=inline,title}} | ||
| | campus = | | campus = | ||
| | colors = | | colors = | ||
| | free_label = | | free_label = | ||
| | free = | | free = | ||
| | mascot = Eksmati | | mascot = Eksmati | ||
| | nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| | affiliations = ], ] | | affiliations = ], ], EUA-CDE, Magna-Charta, BUP, ATEE, ENAI, ENIHEI, FilmEU | ||
| | website = {{URL|www.tlu.ee}} | | website = {{URL|www.tlu.ee}} | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| {{Infobox university rankings | {{Infobox university rankings | ||
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| ⚫ | }}'''Tallinn University''' ('''TLU'''; {{langx|et|Tallinna Ülikool}}, ''TLÜ'') is a public research university in ]. Located in the centre of ], the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn University is one of the three largest institutions of higher education in the country. Both ] and ] place it among the top 1000 universities in the world.<ref name="Tallinn University Profile">{{cite web |title=Tallinn University Profile |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/tallinn-university |website=QS University Rankings}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Tallinn University''' ('''TLU'''; {{ |
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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Tallinn University's predecessor, Tallinn |
Tallinn University's predecessor, Tallinn Pedagogical University ({{langx|et|Tallinna Pedagoogikaülikool}}), was founded in 1919. Tallinn University in its present form was established on 18 March 2005 as the result of a merger of several universities and research institutions in Tallinn. | ||
| ==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
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| | QS_W = 801–1,000 | QS_W_year = | QS_W_ref = <ref>{{cite web |title=World University Rankings 2021 |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2019 |website=QS Rankings}}</ref> | | QS_W = 801–1,000 | QS_W_year = | QS_W_ref = <ref>{{cite web |title=World University Rankings 2021 |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2019 |website=QS Rankings}}</ref> | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| As of |
As of 2023, about 7,000 degree students were enrolled at Tallinn University (with over 14,000 more taking part in continuing education programmes), making it the third largest provider of higher education in Estonia. Among degree students, 10% were international. There are 846 employees at the university, of which 475 are academic staff.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Tallinn University in numbers|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/university-numbers#students|access-date=December 21, 2020|website=Tallinn University|date=28 March 2018 }}</ref> | ||
| Education and research at Tallinn University focus on five core interdisciplinary fields: educational innovation, digital and media culture, cultural competences, healthy and sustainable lifestyle and society and open governance. Each of the fields is represented by a school of the university: School of Educational Sciences, Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School; School of Humanities, School of Natural Sciences and Health, and School of Governance, Law and Society. The School of Digital Technologies is the sixth school, contributing to all of the fields. | |||
| Tallinn University's Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School is the only institution in Northern Europe teaching film, television and audiovisual production in English, and one of the largest film schools in the region.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baltic Film and Media School|url=http://www.cineuropa.org/sc.aspx?t=schoolprofile&l=en&did=199713|website=Cineuropa|access-date=20 April 2017}}</ref> Its student body represents over 40 countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=About BFM|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/Baltic-Film-Media-Arts-and-Communication-School/Institute|website=Tallinn University|access-date=20 April 2017}}</ref> | Tallinn University's Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School is the only institution in Northern Europe teaching film, television and audiovisual production in English, and one of the largest film schools in the region.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baltic Film and Media School|url=http://www.cineuropa.org/sc.aspx?t=schoolprofile&l=en&did=199713|website=Cineuropa|access-date=20 April 2017}}</ref> Its student body represents over 40 countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=About BFM|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/Baltic-Film-Media-Arts-and-Communication-School/Institute|website=Tallinn University|access-date=20 April 2017}}</ref> | ||
| As of 2021 the Times Higher Education World Rankings ranked the university's research coefficient fourth highest in the ].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/scores_research/sort_order/asc/cols/scores|title=World University Rankings 2020|website=THE University Rankings|date=20 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/tallinn-university|title=Tallinn University profile|website=THE University Rankings|date=4 April 2023 }}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Tallinn University campus== | ||
| Tallinn University was ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world (in the 801-1000 bracket) in the 2019, 2020 and 2021 editions of QS World University Rankings,<ref name="Tallinn University Profile"/> as well as the Times Higher Education World University Ranking for 2020 and 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/tallinn-university|title=Tallinn University profile|website=THE University Rankings|date=4 April 2023 }}</ref> In 2020, Tallinn University placed 71st<ref name=":EECA18">{{cite web|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/eeca-rankings/2018|title=QS EECA University Rankings 201|work=Top Universities|access-date=17 October 2017}}</ref> in the EECA (Emerging Europe and Central Asia) rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds, up from 87th in the 2016 edition.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/eeca-rankings/2016|title=QS EECA University Rankings 2016|work=Top Universities|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref> In QS World University Rankings by Subject, Tallinn University placed in the 201-250 bracket in Sociology, making it the best university in the Baltic States in the discipline.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2017/sociology|title=QS World University Rankings by Subject: Sociology |work=Top Universities|access-date=4 April 2017}}.</ref> In THE Subject Ranking 2021 Tallinn University placed in the 301-400 bracket in Education, 401-500 bracket in Social Sciences and 401-500 bracket in Arts & Humanities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=The |title=THE Subject Ranking |date=26 October 2020 |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2021/subject-ranking/education#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| The campus of Tallinn University is located in the center of Tallinn. The campus consists of six connected buildings which have Latin names: Terra, Astra, Mare, Nova, Silva and Vita. Between the buildings there is a campus courtyard. | |||
| Terra is the main and oldest building on Tallinn University's campus. It was built for the ] in 1938. The building is under heritage protection. The Mare building was completed in 2006. The Nova building houses the Baltic Film and Media School and was completed in 2012, along with the Astra building. The Vita building was completed and opened in January 2020. | |||
| ==Campus== | |||
| ] | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| Tallinn University's main campus buildings have Latin names. | |||
| The University's Academic Library is located a short walk from the main campus. It was established as the as the Central Library for the ] in 1946; it became a part of the university in 2003.<ref name="tlu.ee1">{{cite web |title=Campus |url=http://www.tlu.ee/en/university/campus |access-date=17 March 2015}}</ref> | |||
| Nova (Latin: new) houses the Baltic Film and Media School. Features include individual and group workrooms, lecture halls, a film studio, a television studio, sound studios, a cinema, a computer class, and editing rooms. The building was completed in 2012, and was designed by architects Karli Luik, Maarja Kask, and Ralf Lõoke.<ref name="tlu.ee1"/> | |||
| Mare (Latin: sea) was designed to optimise the amount of light penetrating into the building. The building was completed in 2006; the architects were Mattias Agabus, Eero Endjärv, Raul Järg, Priit Pent, and Illimar Truverk.<ref name="tlu.ee1"/> | |||
| Astra (Latin: star) is the university's newest building. This building houses laboratories. The building was designed by Ignar Fjuk and completed in 2012. | |||
| Silva (Latin: forest) was completed in 1982 and is a typical example of Soviet architecture. It was designed by the architect Ester Liiberg. | |||
| Vita (Latin: life) was built in 2020 and presently houses the BFM, School of Natural Sciences and Health, and the university's sports teams. The building was designed by Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõokene, Kaisa Simon, and Pelle-Sten Viiburg. | |||
| ==Internationalisation== | ==Internationalisation== | ||
| The university was ranked among the top 15 institutions in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia by the percentage of international faculty.<ref name=":EECA18">{{cite web |title=QS EECA University Rankings 201 |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/eeca-rankings/2018 |access-date=17 October 2017 |work=Top Universities}}</ref> | |||
| Internationalisation is positioned as one of Tallinn University's goals, affecting its development strategies and priorities.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/university/About-Us|title=About Us / Tallinn University|website=www.tlu.ee|access-date=2017-09-04}}</ref> The university offers a range of English-language academic programmes at all levels of study, as well as short courses aimed at international students. As of 2021, Tallinn University ranked third in the Baltic states by the percentage of international students, behind ] and slightly ahead of the ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=The |title=THE WUR |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> With international faculty comprising 13% of the total faculty,<ref name=":0" /> it was also ranked among the top 15 institutions in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia by the percentage of international faculty.<ref name=":EECA18" /> | |||
| In 2023, Taiwan set up a ] center in Tallinn University . | |||
| Tallinn University currently maintains over 40 inter-university agreements with universities in Europe, U.S., Japan, China, Russia, and several other countries as well over 400 Erasmus exchange agreements with universities from all over the European Union.<ref name=":2" /> The university also organises Summer and Winter Schools, which host about 300 participants from 50 countries every year.<ref>http://summerschool.tlu.ee Tallinn Summer School</ref><ref>http://winterschool.tlu.ee Tallinn Winter School</ref> | |||
| ==Structure== | |||
| ===Schools=== | |||
| * Baltic Film, Media and Arts School | |||
| * School of Digital Technologies | |||
| * School of Educational Sciences | |||
| * School of Governance, Law and Society | |||
| * School of Humanities | |||
| * School of Natural Sciences and Health | |||
| ===Colleges=== | |||
| * Haapsalu College | |||
| === Academic Unit Centres === | |||
| * BFM Production Centre | |||
| * Centre for Educational Technology | |||
| * Centre for Innovation in Education | |||
| * Centre for Landscape and Culture | |||
| * Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation | |||
| * Estonian Institute for Population Studies | |||
| * Institute for International Social Studies | |||
| * Institute of Ecology | |||
| * Institute of History, Archaeology and Art History | |||
| === Centres of Excellence === | |||
| * TU Centre of Excellence in Behavioural and Neural Sciences | |||
| * TU Centre of Excellence in Educational Innovation | |||
| * TU Centre of Excellence in Intercultural Studies | |||
| * TU Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Lifecourse Studies | |||
| * TU Centre of Excellence in Media Innovation and Digital Culture | |||
| == Sports and culture == | == Sports and culture == | ||
| Tallinn University has a range of cultural and sport activities. The university has a symphony orchestra,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Symphony Orchestra|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/Symphony-Orchestra|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> men's choir,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Men's Choir|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/mens-choir|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> women's choir,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Women's Choir|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/womens-choir|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> and the folk dance group Soveldaja.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Soveldaja|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/soveldaja|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> | Tallinn University has a range of cultural and sport activities. The university has a symphony orchestra,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Symphony Orchestra|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/Symphony-Orchestra|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> men's choir,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Men's Choir|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/mens-choir|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> women's choir,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Women's Choir|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/womens-choir|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> and the folk dance group Soveldaja.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Soveldaja|url=https://www.tlu.ee/en/soveldaja|website=Tallinn University|date=4 June 2018 }}</ref> | ||
| ===Other=== | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| == Notable faculty == | == Notable faculty == | ||
| * ], American composer and music theorist | * ], American composer and music theorist | ||
| * ], legal scholar and former advisor to the Estonian Ministry of Justice | * ], legal scholar and former advisor to the ] | ||
| * ], educational psychologist (currently professor of education at ]) | * ], educational psychologist (currently professor of education at ]) | ||
| * ], semiotician and politician | * ], semiotician and politician | ||
Latest revision as of 04:22, 11 December 2024
University in Tallinn, Estonia| Tallinna Ülikool | |
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| Motto | Promoter of Intelligent Lifestyle |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1919, 2005 |
| President | Tõnu Viik |
| Academic staff | 475 (2023) |
| Administrative staff | 371 (2023) |
| Students | 6,843 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 3,927 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 2,629 (2023) |
| Doctoral students | 287 (2023) |
| Location | Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia 59°26′19″N 24°46′17″E / 59.43861°N 24.77139°E / 59.43861; 24.77139 |
| Affiliations | EUA, UNICA, EUA-CDE, Magna-Charta, BUP, ATEE, ENAI, ENIHEI, FilmEU |
| Mascot | Eksmati |
| Website | www |
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia | 72 (2022) |
Tallinn University (TLU; Estonian: Tallinna Ülikool, TLÜ) is a public research university in Estonia. Located in the centre of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn University is one of the three largest institutions of higher education in the country. Both QS World University and Times Higher Education rankings place it among the top 1000 universities in the world.
History
Tallinn University's predecessor, Tallinn Pedagogical University (Estonian: Tallinna Pedagoogikaülikool), was founded in 1919. Tallinn University in its present form was established on 18 March 2005 as the result of a merger of several universities and research institutions in Tallinn.
Academics
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Global – Overall | |
| QS World | 801–1,000 |
| THE World | 801–1,000 |
As of 2023, about 7,000 degree students were enrolled at Tallinn University (with over 14,000 more taking part in continuing education programmes), making it the third largest provider of higher education in Estonia. Among degree students, 10% were international. There are 846 employees at the university, of which 475 are academic staff.
Tallinn University's Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School is the only institution in Northern Europe teaching film, television and audiovisual production in English, and one of the largest film schools in the region. Its student body represents over 40 countries worldwide.
As of 2021 the Times Higher Education World Rankings ranked the university's research coefficient fourth highest in the Baltic States.
Tallinn University campus
The campus of Tallinn University is located in the center of Tallinn. The campus consists of six connected buildings which have Latin names: Terra, Astra, Mare, Nova, Silva and Vita. Between the buildings there is a campus courtyard.
Terra is the main and oldest building on Tallinn University's campus. It was built for the Tallinn English College in 1938. The building is under heritage protection. The Mare building was completed in 2006. The Nova building houses the Baltic Film and Media School and was completed in 2012, along with the Astra building. The Vita building was completed and opened in January 2020.
The University's Academic Library is located a short walk from the main campus. It was established as the as the Central Library for the Estonian Academy of Sciences in 1946; it became a part of the university in 2003.
Tallinn University campus virtual tour.
Internationalisation
The university was ranked among the top 15 institutions in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia by the percentage of international faculty.
In 2023, Taiwan set up a Chinese Studies center in Tallinn University .
Sports and culture
Tallinn University has a range of cultural and sport activities. The university has a symphony orchestra, men's choir, women's choir, and the folk dance group Soveldaja.
Notable faculty
- Paul E. Beaudoin, American composer and music theorist
- Peeter Järvelaid, legal scholar and former advisor to the Estonian Ministry of Justice
- Richard Lomax, educational psychologist (currently professor of education at Ohio State University)
- Mihhail Lotman, semiotician and politician
- Andres Luure, philosopher and translator
- Katrin Niglas(et)
- Hannes Palang(et)
- Michel Poulain, demographer, known for the concept of Blue Zone
- Tõnis Rätsep, lecturer, actor, musician and academic
- Rein Raud, professor of Cultural Theory and Japanese studies, writer and translator
- Pia Tikka, filmmaker and academic
References
- "Studies". 13 January 2021.
- "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- "Tallinn University Profile". QS University Rankings.
- ^ "World University Rankings 2020". THE University Rankings. 20 August 2019.
- "World University Rankings 2021". QS Rankings.
- "Tallinn University profile". THE University Rankings. 4 April 2023.
- "Tallinn University in numbers". Tallinn University. 28 March 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- "Baltic Film and Media School". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- "About BFM". Tallinn University. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- "Tallinn University profile". THE University Rankings. 4 April 2023.
- "Campus". Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- "QS EECA University Rankings 201". Top Universities. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- "Symphony Orchestra". Tallinn University. 4 June 2018.
- "Men's Choir". Tallinn University. 4 June 2018.
- "Women's Choir". Tallinn University. 4 June 2018.
- "Soveldaja". Tallinn University. 4 June 2018.
External links
- Official website (in English)
