Founded as an engineering college in 1918, Tallinn University of Technology celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2003.

Tallinn University of Technology (TUT) is the oldest and largest engineering and business university in Estonia. The university provides excellent professional skills and know-how based on the achivements of contemporary science and research.

TUT is situated in one of the most rapidly developing regions in the world - the Baltic Region. The level of information and communication technology in Estonia is excellent: more than 60% of people have access to the Internet and 70% of people use a cellular phone.

In addition to the significant position in the field of technology Estonia also has an outstanding geographical position. Quoting Mr. Bill Clinton, the former president of the United States of America: Estonia is the Northern gateway to Europe, a gateway to the future. (Business Conference - 2002, Tallinn).

TUT has about 10 000 students and 1600 employees. Academic part of the university is organised into 8 faculties, 30 departments and 117 chairs, 3 centres of strategic competence, 7 affiliated institutions and 3 colleges.

TUT offers a wide variety of educational programs, which include both traditional and new fields of modern technology and economics. In these programmes our aim is to train students to succeed in the exciting and demanding world of business, and give them the competitive edge in the global job market. Visiting professors and international experts give a cross-cultural dimension to the programme.

In addition to a productive academic life, TUT offers a dynamic student life with activities, sports, and the chance to meet other students from around the world.

Outside the campus area Estonia offers a safe and peaceful environment where English is widely spoken. It would be justified to promote Tallinn as a city of youthful energy with vibrant social life that offers entertainment for every taste.