Campus
We are located in the centre of Tallinn, next to Kadriorg Park and the Tallinn bay. A strip of land next to Narva Road situates most of our educational, research and creative activities. Only a few areas of study are located outside the main campus.
The Latin names of Tallinn University buildings symbolise their values.
Terra
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Narva mnt 25 Information desk: +372 6409 170 Terra (Latin: the earth – represents long academic traditions and the setting of standards for oneself; like the wise farmer who accumulates wisdom, by learning and ploughing his/her own furrow, a person discovers new knowledge) is the oldest building in Tallinn University; it was built for the Tallinn English College in 1938. The architecture of this well-preserved building is characteristic of the late 1930s and the building is under heritage protection (architects Alar Kotli and Erika Nõva). The building has a long and memorable history – especially for all those people who have studied and taught there during decades and received their graduation documents in the Assembly Hall. The Assembly Hall has also been the venue for the investiture of every rector of Tallinn University. |
Mare
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Uus-Sadama 5 Information desk: +372 6409 270 Mare (Latin: a sea – represents freedom and openness) is spacious and full of light; it was designed to allow sunlight to reach 80% of the rooms. Study and research facilities have been united here in a unique way according to the visions of some young Estonian architects. Lecture rooms equipped with modern technology are located on the lower floors of the building; they are also set up to allow broadcasting on the Internet. The work places for researchers are located above the second floor and enjoy a more peaceful environment. The building was completed in 2006; the architects were Mattias Agabus, Eero Endjärv, Raul Järg, Priit Pent and Illimar Truverk. |
Nova
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Narva mnt 27 Information desk: +372 6199 909 Nova (Latin: new – represents revitalization and progressive development) in the courtyard of the university is the most modern film and media school in Europe and includes everything necessary for lectures and practical work: individual and group work rooms, lecture halls, seminar rooms, a film pavilion, television studio, makeup and costume rooms, a sound studio, the Tallinn University cinema with 105 seats, storage rooms for filming equipment, a computer class and the lending library of books and films. Nova building also accommodates the Estonian Digital Centre for post-production of films. The building was completed in 2012, designed by architects Karli Luik, Maarja Kask and Ralf Lõoke. |
Silva
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Designed by the architect Ester Liiberg, Silva (Latin: a forest – represents researchers and scientists – like the forest giants, they are upright pillars of society) was completed in 1982 and is a typical example of Soviet architecture. SILVA was one of the first buildings built to relieve the lack of space in the university. When the long-awaited new building project started, a group of students of the Estonian language together with a lecturer Maia Väkram, took bunches of violets and placed them in the foundation ditch of the building. Since then the university has been constantly growing – both by the number of people as well as the number of buildings. |
Ursa
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Built in 1964, Ursa (Latin: a bear – represents fierce determination to defend one’s ideas) hides in the university courtyard. The university people know its stories only superficially, because for years the military study department was located in this building. Later, during some building work, a real life-size tank was removed from the building. It remained an art object for students in the courtyard for a long time. Art itself took up residence in the URSA building – presently the Arts Department and the Tallinn Univesity theatre hall Stella are located in this building. |
Astra
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Narva mnt 29 Information desk: +372 6409 171 Astra (Latin: a star – represents the relentless pursuit and achievment of goals) is the latest addition to the university. This buildin is symbolized by laboratories. For example, there are psychology laboratories, computer laboratories, laboratories of spectrometry, chromatography, cell biology and biochemistry. In the future, scientists also plan to carry out research work in soil laboratories. The building supports the development needs of the institutes dealing with unique research topics and creates an environment that allows synergy between researchers. The building was designed by Ignar Fjuk and completed in 2012. |
Academic Libraby
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Rävala pst 10 Information desk: +372 6659 439 The Tallinn University Academic Library (officially abbreviated TLÜ AR) is a research library established in April 1946 as the Central Library for the Estonian Academy of Sciences of the Estonian SSR. Since 2003, it has been the TU libary. The oldest books in our collection date back to the 16th century. The library is home to over 2,6 million items, with 76 000 items in reserve. In addition, the library offers access to electronic resources. |
Archaeological Research Collection of Tallinn University
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Rüütli 8 and 10 Telephone: +372 6836 469 In the old town buildings, we house the Archaeological Research Collection. The buildings also host the employee offices, laboratories and the archaeological museum. The TU Archaeological Research Collection is a state asset with a history reaching back into the 1830s. The collection holds item collections (~1,3 million findings), numismatic and precious metal item collections (~106,000 coins and ~1300 metal items); archaeoosteology collections (human, animal, bird and fish bones, ~42,000 sets); archaeological archives or the document and book collections, which include manuscripts. The exposition compiled from these collections, called the archaeological museum, gives an overview of ancient history of Estonia and introduces the archaeological research conducted in Estonia. |
Health and sports sciences; didactics of natural sciences and technology
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Räägu 49 Telephone: +372 6391 757 The mission of the institute in the field of health sciences and sport is to train physical education teachers and recreation managers with a wide profile, who cal also work in other sports disciplines (as coaches, sports managers, etc.), to promore sports science, develop sports methodology and promote healthy living; to educate professionals and the public; to promote knowledge through research, serve the community and the special needs of the university. |
Haapsalu College
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Lihula mnt 12, Haapsalu Telephone: +372 4720 240 Tallinn University Haapsalu College is a higher education institute, which turns the resort town of Haapsalu into a university town and allowa access to higher education in novel and unique areas of study in Estonia. |
Rakvere College
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Pikk 40, Rakvere Telephone: +372 3243 016 Tallinn University Rakvere College opened its doors on September 1st, 1999. As a regional college, their mission is to offer degree studies and lifelong learning opportunities in the area, while supporting the region's development through education, research and development. |
Räägu dormitory
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Siidisaba st 4 Telephone: +372 5689 2302 The dormitoy was built in the 70s as a hallway-type hostel with common kitchens, leisure areas and sanitary rooms. Each floor has 23 rooms. The rooms are meant for two or three students and have beds, lockers, a desk, chairs and a small fridge. The ground floor has a room for bicycles and the wash room. Access to the dormitory and your own floor is by magnetic card. |
Karu dormitory
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Karu st 17 Telephone: +372 5301 8311 The Karu 17 dormitory is located next to the University in the centre of Tallinn. It has 451 beds, 70 of which are reserved for international students. The rooms have 2 or 3 beds, desks, chairs, shelves and lockers. The rooms are combined into boxes of 2 or 4 rooms. Each box has their own shower, toilet and kitchen with cupboards, a desk, chairs, stove and fridge. There is a small number of family rooms with furniture, a kitchen, shower and toilet. The dormitory has a automatic fire extinguishing system, a security system, Internet, cable and WiFi. The dorm was built in 1982 and students moved in on February 9, 1983. The house was completely renovated in the summer of 2007: sewage and water pipes as well as all electrical cables were replaced; hallways, rooms, showers, toilets and kitchens were refurbished, new doors, windows and furniture were installed. |
Västriku dormitory
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Västriku st 8 Telephone: +372 5629 6776 The house was built in the beginning of the 1970s as a dormitory. Until spring 2009 the house was used by the Estonian Naval Academy. TU utilises the III and IV floors with 194 beds. The rooms have two or three beds and are set as apartments of two rooms with a toilet and a sink. The rooms have bunk beds, three bed rooms have an additional single bed. All rooms have lockers, a desk, shelves, chairs and a small fridge. The doors are new. The wash rooms are on the ground floor. Each floor is divided into two equal parts with an evacuation door next to a leisure area. Each floor has a common kitchen. Access to the dorm, each floor, kitchen, bathing area and wash rooms is by magnetic card. The public areas have video surveillance and there is a security contract. |