International Student Orientation and Academic Information at University
"Discover the detailed agenda for international student orientation, academic library tours, and system of studies at the university. Get insights on Estonian culture, academic calendar, grading system, and more. Plan your week effectively to make the most of your academic journey in Estonia."
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Orientation: Agenda Tuesday, January 29 10.30 -11.50 Orientation Course for International Students 11.50 Meeting your departmental coordinator 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 Academic Library tour (registration on Monday, meet at Astra 205) 13.00-16.00 Opening University user account (S-338)
Orientation: Agenda Wednesday, January 30 10.00, 12.00, 14.00Academic Library tour (registration on Monday, meet at Astra 205) 13.00-16.00 Opening University user account (S-338)
Orientation: Agenda Thursday, January 31 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 Academic Library tour (registration on Monday, meet at Astra 205)
Observations about Estonian Culture Robin Hazlehurst
System of Studies Ingrid Hinojosa
Courses and timetables www.tlu.ee/courses Departmental (Erasmus) Coordinators IS (Studies Information System) www.tlu.ee/asio IS shows your personal timetable after you have registered to courses, but please also double check the course timetable in ASIO
Academic Calendar Spring Semester: January 28 June 30 28.01. Deadline for the arrival of international exchange students 28.01 - 31.01. Orientation for international students 04.02 - 24.03. First contact study period of the Spring Semester 11.02. Deadline for online registration in the Spring Semester courses, end of academic movement 18.02. Deadline for the acceptance/non-acceptance of students registered for courses (including students registered on the waiting list) 25.03 31.03. Intermediate week of the Spring Semester (exams, intensive courses, special seminars) 01.04 19.05. Second contact study period of the Spring Semester 20.05 22.06. Exam Session 30.06. End of the Spring Semester More information: www.tlu.ee/calendar
Grades A - excellent B - very good C - good D - satisfactory E - poor F - fail P (pass) the student has acquired the knowledge and skills required; a positive outcome. MA (fail) the student has failed to acquire the knowledge and skills at the required level; a negative outcome.
Grades Grades only in the system of A-F can be obtained It is not possible to get a grade for a result marked as P on the transcript of credits! Please check the assessment method of all the courses carefullt and make sure that it is accepted by your university.
Credit system European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) Exchange students have to follow their Learning Agreement. Changes need to be documented. You have to take as many ECTS credits as your home university requires 1 ECTS = 26 hours of work
Registration for classes At the beginning of each term you have to register for the classes that you are going to take. If you register for a class, you will have to take an exam/pass-fail test in this subject. Online registration deadline is February 11.
Registration for classes You can register online at the Studies Information System ( IS): ois.tlu.ee TU e-mail account from room S-203 (during orientation S-338)
Registration for classes If you have registered for a class at the beginning of the term, but decide to drop the subject, you can remove your name from the list during the first two weeks of the semester. Classes usually start 08:15, 10:15, 12:15...
Exams You have to register for exams in IS (Performances - Search for performances) at least one working day before the exam. If you change your mind before the exam and decide to take it another time, you will have to cancel your registration at least one working day before the exam. If you fail to show up for the exam you have registered for, the result will be MI (did not attend). There are two dates for each exam. Exam results will be in IS two weeks after the exam.
Documents Learning Agreement changes by the end of February (signed by your Departmental Erasmus Coordinator) Before you leave: Fill in the feedback survey Transcript of Records (your final results) Confirmation Letter from the Academic Affairs Office (Ingrid Hinojosa) Get confirmation from the library and dorm
International Student Adviser Signs your arrival certificate, confirmation of your student status, gives information, .... E-mail: exchange@tlu.ee, phone: +372 6409217 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 14:00-16:30, room T-215
More information http://www.tlu.ee/exchange
More information Facebook: Erasmus in Tallinn University
Departmental Coordinators In every institute/college Help you with your studies (timetables, choosing courses) Sign your Learning Agreement and changes to it www.tlu.ee/en/departmental-erasmus-coordinators
Departmental Erasmus Coordinators BFM Ms Helen Kauksi N-522 School of Educational Sciences Ms Liis Raudsepp M-425 School of Digital Technologies Ms Merily M rsepp A-431 School of Governance, Law and Society Ms Marianne Mitt M-573 School of Humanities Ms Maris Peters S-408 School of Natural Sciences and Health Health Sciences and Sports Ms Reeda Tuula R 49-508 (reeda.tuula@tlu.ee) Natural Sciences Ms Kaija K rt A-512 (meet 31.01 11.50 M-218) Psychology Ms Sille Silluta S-212
