The application process is done through the Dreamapply website, where you can submit information and documents in multiple sessions (requiring signup). A more detailed description of the process can be found here.
Students for TalTech international study programmes are admitted based on the admission threshold. The maximum score for all examination parts is 100 points. An applicant who receives positive score on all three parts is admitted.
Portfolio, 1–25 points
positive grade: 15-25 points
A portfolio should give an overview of the applicant’s professional capabilities and interests. It should include the best examples of the candidate’s designs and innovations and should show the range of creative activities and achievements the candidate is proud of. Portfolio could include development sketches, engineering designs, photos of the models or finished products, developments related to modern technology (e.g. programs, engineering work, user interfaces, apps, service design projects, etc.). You do not need to include classical artwork, like paintings and drawings. We will evaluate the quality of the work submitted and the portfolio as a whole. Selected works in portfolio will be discussed during online interview.
Motivation letter 1–25 points
positive grade: 15-25 points
For each programme you apply to, an individual motivation letter (statement of purpose) must be inserted.
- Please include following:
- Well-considered reasons for the choice of the speciality and description of the vision for your career and how will studying in the study programme Design & Technology Futures support achievement of the goals.
- A substantially reasoned vision of the developments of design and engineering and your role in the developments.
- Comprehensive analysis of your strengths and contribution to multicultural and multidisciplinary team projects.
We evaluate the applicant’s motivation and critical thinking skills, well-founded connection between the applicant’s career choice and the study programme Design and Technology Futures, as well as understanding of the developments in the field.
NB! It is important to properly cite any sources (quotations, publications, ideas which are not your own etc.) used in your motivation letter, because to do otherwise would be plagiarism and result in disqualification.
Interview, 1–50 points
positive grade 20-50 points
An applicant must be attentive, have analytical skills and be interested in the profession and the world in all its diversity. We evaluate the skill to substantiate the choice of the speciality and to connect it with your professional career, your motivation and ability to discuss the trends and issues in the field. We evaluate communication skills, creativity and critical thinking, motivation to pass the selected study programme and to continue with the professional career, the ability to collaborate and to contribute to multicultural and multidisciplinary teamwork (creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration).
