The history of the specialties taught at TTK University of Applied Sciences dates back to the 1920s. The first predecessor of the university was Tallinn Commercial School for Boys, founded in 1915. TTK UAS celebrated its anniversary on the 9th of November when the Tallinn City Government agreed upon founding it.
TTK UAS has had many different names over the years, but there have always been two core specialties: construction and mechanical engineering. In 1929 – 1944, the departments of Tallinn Technical School included mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction engineering, geodesy, and cultural technologies.
The most well known of TTK UAS´ predecessors is Tallinn Technical School for Building and Mechanics (1961 – 1992, TEMT in Estonian). During 1992 – 1998, the school started transferring its curricula from vocational secondary education to the level of applied higher education. In 1999, the university was recognized by the state as a university of applied sciences and named Tallinn College of Engineering. In 2006. Tallinn Light Garment Technology School joined the Tallinn College of Engineering, and a new structural unit, The Faculty of Clothing and Textile, was formed. In 2012, the university was named TTK University of Applied Sciences.
The highest collegial decision-making body of TTK University of Applied Sciences is the TTK UAS Council, consisting of Vice-Rectors, lecturers, professors, and student representatives of TTK University of Applied Sciences. Two advisory bodies operate next to the TTK UAS Council: the Advisory Board, consisting of representatives of companies, professional unions, the government sector, and the Board of Professors, consisting of TTK UAS professors. The closest advisory body to the rector is the Rectorate. The primary decision-making body is the TTK UAS Management Board, consisting of Vice-Rectors, Deans, heads of structural units, and student representatives.
The Student Council is an organization representing the students of TTK UAS. Student Council is an institution creating opportunities and improving school life. TTK Student Council is responsible for creating an excellent and supportive learning and socializing environment for all TTK students. Student Council is the voice of students outside TTK UAS, the carrier of student spirit, and the student life coordinator.
TTK offers its students several possibilities to participate in student life. The Student Council represents the students´ voice in decision-making processes and organizes various student events.
TTK Chamber Choir unites those fond of music, and those who like dancing may join the Folk Dance Group Savijalakesed (Feet of Clay).
Those interested in scientific research during studies are welcome to join HEUREKA, the students´ scientific union.
The students of Construction Faculty have founded a student corporation ERICIUS, open to active students of civil engineering, construction geodesy, and road construction.
A research group (also sometimes called a research center) is a group of researchers from the same faculty working together on a particular issue or topic. Research groups may be composed of researchers from the same academic unit/subject or different subjects within an institute.
Our world-leading research tackles difficult real-world problems that often have a high impact on the industry, commerce, and the public.
At the TTK University of Applied Sciences, we also encourage our research groups to collaborate across disciplines to make the most of our excellent knowledge base of expertise. In this way, we hope to stretch boundaries, challenge traditional ways of thinking, and innovate towards finding new solutions to problems.
TTK University of Applied Sciences is an educational and research institution that is open to cooperation with enterprises. In addition to teaching, the university carries out various applied research projects through its six institutes.
The primary role of the Entrepreneurship Centre of TTK University of Applied Sciences is to promote cooperation between the private and public sectors and the university.
We consider the inclusion of students in research and experiments essential, as it enriches the study process and improves the quality of studies.
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