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From POLAND 🇵🇱 to TALTECH 🇪🇪 Ksawery’s interest in cybersecurity started early, but moving to Estonia to study at TalTech IT-teaduskond (School of IT) helped turn that interest into a real career path.

Today, he sees cybersecurity as much more than just technology. For him, it is a field that constantly evolves, challenges you to think differently and has real impact on how societies and organisations function safely 🔐

Ksawery says TalTech stood out because of its international environment, practical approach and strong reputation in cybersecurity education.

His story shows how one early interest can eventually grow into a profession with global opportunities.

👇🏼 Read Ksawery’s story below 👇🏼

📅 Admissions for EU/EEA are open until 1 June 2026 (TalTech Inseneriteaduskond/School of Engineering, TalTech IT-teaduskond/School of IT, TalTech Eesti Mereakadeemia/Estonian Maritime Academy)
📅 For the TalTech majandusteaduskond/School of Business and Governance, applications are open until 1 August 2026.

🔍 Find more about applying and studying at TalTech here: https://taltech.ee/en/admissions

From Poland to TalTech: How Ksawery Turned an Early Interest in Cybersecurity into a Career Path | TalTech Ksawery came to Tallinn from Warsaw with a clear goal: to deepen his knowledge of cybersecurity in one of Europe’s most digitally advanced countries. Now a

From FINLAND 🇫🇮 to TALTECH 🇪🇪 Why is Tallinn becoming one of the most exciting places for maritime innovation in Europe? 🌊 ⚓

According to TalTech Eesti Mereakadeemia (TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy) lecturer Ulla Pirita Tapaninen, the answer lies in the combination of digitalisation, sustainability and a maritime sector that is willing to test new ideas quickly 💡

From smart shipping and maritime digitalisation to green technologies and cybersecurity, Tallinn is becoming a place where the future of maritime is not just discussed, but actively built.

TalTech’s close connection to the industry gives students the chance to work on real-world challenges while studying in one of Europe’s most digitally advanced countries.

For students interested in shipping, sustainability and technology, Tallinn is becoming much more than a study destination.

👇🏼 Read more in the article 👇🏼

📅 Admissions for EU/EEA are open until 1 June 2026 (TalTech Inseneriteaduskond/School of Engineering, TalTech IT-teaduskond/School of IT, TalTech Eesti Mereakadeemia/Estonian Maritime Academy)
📅 For the TalTech majandusteaduskond/School of Business and Governance, applications are open until 1 August 2026.

🔍 Find more about applying and studying at TalTech here: https://taltech.ee/en/admissions

Why Tallinn is becoming a hub for the future of maritime innovation | TalTech For Professor Ulla Tapaninen, the decision to work at TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy was never simply about moving from Finland to Estonia. It was about

From ITALY 🇮🇹 to TALTECH 🇪🇪 “Have you ever regretted your choices?” “No! Not for a second,” says Matteo.

What started as a decision to study abroad eventually turned into a whole new chapter of life in Estonia 👀 📈

When Matteo moved from Italy to study Integrated Engineering at TalTech, he did not expect Tallinn to become the place where he would build both his professional career and everyday life. Today, Estonia is a country he considers home 🫶🏼

For him, TalTech stood out because of its practical approach, strong connection to industry and international environment. His story is a reminder that sometimes studying abroad becomes much more than just a degree.

👇🏼 Read Matteo’s story below 👇🏼

📅 Admissions for EU/EEA are open until 1 June 2026 (TalTech Inseneriteaduskond/School of Engineering, TalTech IT-teaduskond/School of IT, TalTech Eesti Mereakadeemia/Estonian Maritime Academy)
📅 For the TalTech majandusteaduskond/School of Business and Governance, applications are open until 1 August 2026.

🔍 Find more about applying and studying at TalTech here: https://taltech.ee/en/admissions

From Italy to TalTech: Building an Engineering Career in Tallinn | TalTech Matteo Ingrassia’s connection with TalTech began nearly seven years ago, when he left Italy to pursue a degree that would combine multiple fields of engineering

From ABROAD 🇸🇪 🇬🇧 to TALTECH 🇪🇪 “Being Estonian is an honour.” Jaan Erik grew up between Sweden, the UK and Estonia, but says he always felt a strong connection to his Estonian roots.

After returning to Estonia, completing military service and starting his studies at TalTech, he realised something that surprised him most about Estonia: how many opportunities there are in such a small country.

💬 “The ‘small country effect’ is quite magical,” he says. In his view, Estonia’s size makes networks exceptionally accessible. “How many phone calls or messages would it take to reach almost anyone in Estonia — maybe even the president — through someone who knows someone?” he asks. “I would say fewer than five people.” This closeness helps ideas and initiatives move forward quickly.

Today, Jaan Erik is building an international career while staying closely connected to Estonia through entrepreneurship, innovation and international cooperation.

His story is a reminder that sometimes coming home is not about looking back, but about building something new for the future 🌟 Read more in the article below 👇🏼

🔍 Find more about applying and studying at TalTech here: https://taltech.ee/en/admissions

A Journey Home: Jaan Erik on Why Being Estonian Is an Honour | TalTech For many young people with international backgrounds, deciding where to study and begin their careers is not always straightforward. For some, however, the

Are you in 🇲🇩 MOLDOVA 🇲🇩 this Thursday? 👀 Come meet the representatives of Estonia’s TOP UNIVERSITIES:
🎓 TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology
🎓 University of Tartu
..and learn more about studying in Estonia! 🇪🇪

📅 May 7, 2026 | 18:00–20:00
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From SWEDEN 🇸🇪 to TALTECH 🇪🇪 “Estonian education is high quality — it has enabled me to build a career abroad.” After building an international career in civil engineering and spending years working in Sweden, Alvian Hints chose to return to Estonia for his second Master’s degree and this time at TalTech.

🎓 Now studying Entrepreneurial Management MBA, he says TalTech’s strong reputation, international AMBA accreditation, and highly motivated peer group made it the clear choice.

🔍 Find more about applying and studying at TalTech here: https://taltech.ee/en/admissions

Discover why experienced professionals continue to choose TalTech to take their careers further 👇🏼

Alvian Hints: Estonian education is high quality. It has enabled me to build a career abroad | TalTech Alvian Hints is a first-year Entrepreneurial Management MBA student at the School of Business and Governance. Born, raised and educated in Tartu, he spent the

Join the TalTech Online Info Session on 7 May at 18:00 (EEST) to get to know us better.

✍🏼 Register here: taltech.ee/en/meet

During the session, you’ll learn about:
✨ English-taught Bachelor’s & Master’s programmes
✨ Admission requirements & application process
✨ Living in Estonia, accommodation & student life

You’ll also hear from current international students representing different study fields, who will share their experiences and answer your questions live.

Take the next step toward your studies at TalTech, where Real Knowledge Creates Real Solutions 🚀

From UKRAINE 🇺🇦 to TALTECH 🇪🇪 and into the world of cyber security! Illia Shved, a Cyber Security Engineering student at TalTech, shares his journey from Ukraine to Estonia and his experience studying in an international academic environment.

With a strong focus on initiative, practical opportunities, and industry relevance, TalTech’s programme has helped him shape his path in one of today’s most in-demand fields.

💡 “Cybersecurity is one of the few fields where demand genuinely exceeds supply.”

💬 In this interview, Illia shares his journey, honest insights about studying in Estonia, and advice for other international students considering a similar path.

📖 Read his story: https://taltech.ee/en/news/ukraine-taltech-illia-shveds-journey-cyber-security

📅 Ukrainian students can apply to TalTech international programmes until 1 May 2026. Learn more: taltech.ee/admissions

Alumni, Your opinion matters! 💬 The TalTech Alumni Relations Office is conducting an alumni survey to better understand which activities and opportunities help maintain alumni connections with the university, and how these connections can be strengthened in the future.

The survey will help improve alumni-focused activities, communication, and value offerings, providing better opportunities for engagement and collaboration within the alumni community—and making alumni life even better.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? 👀
All alumni of Tallinn University of Technology, including graduates of its predecessor institutions (e.g. Tallinn Polytechnic Institute).

✍🏼 Respond HERE: https://forms.office.com/e/sNJdQdz2rp

Your opinion will help shape the future of the TalTech alumni community! 🙌🏼

From BRAZIL 🇧🇷 to TALTECH 🇪🇪 In this student spotlight, Andreia shares her experience of moving from Brazil to Estonia and pursuing a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management at TalTech.

Her story highlights the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and the value of international study experiences. Discover her journey and insights below 👇🏼

🔍 Find more about applying and studying at TalTech here: https://taltech.ee/en/admissions

From Brazil to TalTech: Turning Curiosity Into Real Solutions | TalTech Andreia’s journey to TalTech started nearly 11,000 kilometers away in Brazil – a place known for sunshine, energy, and openness. So what brings someone from