Why study with us?
Tallinn University School of Digital Technologies is the only institution in Estonia that focuses on ‘soft’ information and communication technologies including social media applications, digital learning ecosystems, interaction design, workplace learning and other related fields. The rapid development of the school is based on drawing on expertise from a large partner network, utilising EU funding, encouraging the empowerment of staff members as well as on applying a holistic approach, integrating dynamic teaching, research and development activities.
Doctoral students are also involved in implementation of several research grants and international projects. For acquiring research experience, it is possible to participate in conferences, seminars, summer schools and study within the Erasmus programme at foreign universities. The school is located in a brand new building and offers excellent working conditions not only for its staff members, but also for visiting academics, post-doctors and students.
Programme Structure
Programme structure:
- Doctoral students are also involved in implementation of several research grants and international projects.
- For acquiring research experience, it is possible to participate in conferences, seminars, summer schools and study within the Erasmus programme at foreign universities.
- The school is located in a brand new building and offers excellent working conditions not only for its staff members, but also for visiting academics, post-doctors and students.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 72
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Information on finding a research topic and supervisor
- Admission exam (interview) is based on the plan for the doctoral thesis that is agreed with the prospective supervisor
- Copy of a Bachelor’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification + Transcript of Records/Academic Transcript
- Copy of a Master’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification + Transcript of Records
- Copy of the identification page of passport
- Proof of English language Proficiency
- CV
- Thesis proposal signed by the prospective supervisor
- Copy of a Sworn Affidavit to Confirmation of Name if the applicant’s name stated in his/her passport differs from the name on any of the other required documents
- Applicants applying for adjustments to be made during the admission exams due to his/her physical or psycho-social special need must submit a copy of medical proof of this special need
Tuition Fees
PhD studies in Tallinn University are without tuition fees.
- International: Free
- EU/EEA: Free
Living costs
Tallinn, Estonia: 968-1,534 AUD / month
