Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is Estonia’s only technical university, founded in 1918, with about 9,900 students, 8.4% of them international.[1][2] In the QS World University Rankings 2027 it is 600th in the world, up 35 places from 635th.[3]
For students enrolled in 2026/27, English-taught programmes cost a semester fee of €1,900 to €4,200 depending on the school, for example €3,000 in Engineering and €3,500 in Information Technologies; students from outside the EU pay two semesters before enrolment.[4] EU citizens are exempt from the fee in Engineering, IT, Science and Maritime programmes, but not in the School of Business and Governance.[4][1] Applicants prove English with a recognised test, for example IELTS Academic 6.0.[5]
Key facts
| Official name | Tallinna Tehnikaülikool (Tallinn University of Technology); short name TalTech since 17 September 2018[2] |
| Location | Tallinn, Estonia (Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn)[5] |
| Type | Public university; the only technical university in Estonia[2] |
| Founded | 17 September 1918, when the Estonian Engineering Society opened “Special Engineering Courses”; university status 1936[2] |
| Students | Approx. 9,929, of which 8.4% are international[1] |
| Schools | Engineering; Business and Governance; Science; Information Technologies; Estonian Maritime Academy[2] |
| English-taught programmes | 4 bachelor’s and 14 master’s programmes in IT, business and governance, engineering and maritime sciences[1] |
| Alumni | Over 82,000 graduates[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 600th (635th in 2026)[3] |
| Tuition 2026/27 (English-taught, per semester) | €1,900 to €4,200 by school; Engineering €3,000, Information Technologies €3,500[4] |
| EU citizens | Exempt from the fee in Engineering, IT, Science and Maritime Academy programmes; School of Business and Governance charges all students[4] |
| English proof | IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5, or an equivalent accepted test[5] |
| Application route | DreamApply (estonia.dreamapply.com)[5] |
| Official website | taltech.ee |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 7 November 2026.
About Tallinn University of Technology
TalTech was founded on 17 September 1918, when the Estonian Engineering Society opened “Special Engineering Courses”. It became a state institution in 1920, received university status in 1936 as Tallinn Technical Institute and was renamed Tallinn Technical University in 1938.[2] The short name TalTech replaced the earlier abbreviations on 17 September 2018.[2]
Its current structure has five units: the School of Engineering, the School of Business and Governance, the School of Science, the School of Information Technologies and the Estonian Maritime Academy.[2] In 2008 it took over International University Audentes, and in 2017 the Estonian Information Technology College became part of it.[2]
TalTech reports about 9,929 students, 8.4% of them international, and says it is the largest university in the capital, with a campus in the Mustamäe district and more than 82,000 alumni.[1]
How is Tallinn University of Technology ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, TalTech is 600th in the world, up 35 places from 635th in the previous edition.[3] TalTech’s own announcement adds that it ranked in the 751–800 range in 2022 and that it is first in Estonia on QS’s citations-per-faculty indicator, according to its rector.[3] Estonian World lists it as the second-ranked Estonian university after the University of Tartu (367th).[6]
Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Tallinn University of Technology?
TalTech offers 4 bachelor’s and 14 master’s programmes in English, in four fields: information technologies, business and governance, engineering and maritime sciences.[1] Doctoral studies are also offered.[1] The fee schedule groups English-taught programmes by school: Business and Governance, Engineering, Information Technologies and the Estonian Maritime Academy.[4] It lists no separate rate for the School of Science for students enrolling in 2026/27 or later.[4] The full programme list is on the TalTech programmes page.
How much does Tallinn University of Technology cost in 2026/27?
TalTech’s tuition regulation sets semester fees for full-time English-taught programmes. The table shows the rate for students who enrol in 2026/27 or later.[4]
- Business and Governance, groups TVTB, HAJB, TVTM
- Fee per semester
- €2,500
- Two semesters
- €5,000
- Business and Governance, group HAJM
- Fee per semester
- €2,300
- Two semesters
- €4,600
- Business and Governance, group HAGM
- Fee per semester
- €1,900
- Two semesters
- €3,800
- Business and Governance, group MAEM
- Fee per semester
- €4,200
- Two semesters
- €8,400
- Engineering
- Fee per semester
- €3,000
- Two semesters
- €6,000
- Engineering, group EAHM
- Fee per semester
- €3,000
- Two semesters
- €6,000
- Information Technologies
- Fee per semester
- €3,500
- Two semesters
- €7,000
- Estonian Maritime Academy
- Fee per semester
- €3,000
- Two semesters
- €6,000
The “two semesters” column is our arithmetic (semester fee times two). The regulation does not explain the programme-group codes; ask the school which group your programme belongs to. Part-time students pay per ECTS credit (for example €100 for Business and Governance and €120 for Information Technologies).[4] The regulation was approved on 9 December 2025, amended on 16 June 2026 and is in force from 1 August 2026.[4]
Who pays?
Students from outside the European Union pay the fees for two semesters before enrolment.[4] Under the regulation, citizens of an EU member state and permanent residents of Estonia are exempt from the semester fee in English-taught programmes of the Schools of Engineering, Information Technologies and Science and of the Estonian Maritime Academy.[4] TalTech’s admissions page puts it as: studies are tuition-fee free for citizens of EU/EEA states, except in the School of Business and Governance.[1] The two statements differ slightly (EU versus EU/EEA), so confirm your case with the admissions office. Students who study free of charge but miss the required credit load pay €50 per ECTS credit for the shortfall.[4]
Living costs come on top; see the Estonia overview.
How do you apply to Tallinn University of Technology?
International applicants to bachelor’s and master’s programmes apply in DreamApply (estonia.dreamapply.com).[5] The application needs:[5]
- scans (not photos) of your education documents, with official English translations;
- the identification page of your passport;
- proof of English proficiency;
- a motivation letter of 3,000 to 5,500 characters for most programmes;
- for master’s programmes, a GRE General Test score report (Verbal Reasoning at least 145, Quantitative Reasoning at least 150, Analytical Writing at least 3.0), unless it is waived;
- the receipt for the TalTech application fee, unless you are fee-exempt.
The application page does not state the amount of the fee in the part we read. We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by citizenship; see the admission requirements on the admissions page.[1]
Which English level do you need?
TalTech states that no method other than the listed tests is accepted as proof of English.[5] Minimum scores:[5]
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall, at least 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL iBT (old scoring) | 75 total; reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17 |
| TOEFL iBT (new scoring) | 4 total, at least 4 in each section |
| Cambridge English First, Advanced or Proficiency | 165 overall, at least 160 in each component |
| PTE Academic | 59 overall and in each communicative skill |
| TalTech English Test (Test 2 only) | B2 in all sections |
IELTS, TOEFL and PTE results are valid for two years.[5] The requirement may be waived, for bachelor’s applicants with an IB Diploma or European Baccalaureate, and for applicants who completed secondary education, a bachelor’s or a master’s fully in English in certain listed countries; check the list on the application page.[5]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallinn University of Technology free for international students?
How much are the tuition fees at TalTech?
For students enrolling in 2026/27 or later, the semester fee is €1,900 to €4,200 depending on school and programme group, for example €3,000 in Engineering and €3,500 in Information Technologies.[4]
How is TalTech ranked?
600th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up 35 places from 635th.[3]
Which English test score do I need for TalTech?
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or a listed equivalent in TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, PTE Academic or the TalTech English Test.[5]
Do I need the GRE to apply to a TalTech master’s?
The application page asks for a GRE General Test report for master’s programmes (Verbal 145, Quantitative 150, Analytical Writing 3.0), unless it is waived.[5]
More about studying in Estonia
- Estonia: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Estonia
Sources
[1] TalTech: Admissions (Why TalTech) (page without a date; refers to admissions opening on 1 Feb 2026)
[2] Wikipedia: Tallinn University of Technology (history, names, mergers and schools; secondary source)
[3] TalTech: TalTech rose 35 places in the QS World University Rankings (news item of 18 Jun 2026; QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access)
[4] TalTech: Tuition fee rates for first- and second-cycle students in degree studies in the 2026/2027 academic year (approved 9 Dec 2025, amended 16 Jun 2026, in force 1 Aug 2026)
[5] TalTech: Admission requirements for international applicants (page without a date; address from the page footer)
[6] Estonian World: Estonia’s top universities named in the QS World University Rankings (article of 18 Jun 2026)
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