AUTUMN 2017

Survival Guide
Getting started!

Our mission in the International Club (IC) is to TTÜ’s Erasmus coordinator:

help foreign students to adjust into the Estonian Kerti Sönmez
lifestyle and make you feel at home. For that we Room: U02-201
organise different events, provide advice and do University office hours:
our best to help with all social and other issues to
8.30-17.00,
make your stay in Estonia as pleasant and
Mobility Center:
memorable as possible.
9.30-16.00 Closed on Friday
Phone: +372 620 3517
Buddy system is the initiative of the International
e-mail: kerti.sonmez@ttu.ee
Club. Our members are a group of active, happy
and helpful young people who are prepared and Mobility Centre:
ready to help you. Buddies are students of TTÜ who
have volunteered to tutor without any monetary Room: U03-211A
compensation. They will show you around the Office hours: 10:00-16:00
Lunch: 12.00-13.00
campus and will guide you about the system of
e-mail: study@ttu.ee
studies. They are happy to help you with any issues
you might have. When agreed upon buddies can
International Club office:
meet you at your place of arrival to accompany you
to your living place. Room: U01-225
E-mail:
esn.tut.tallinn@gmail.com
Web: ic.tipikas.ee

My buddy’s name: ……………………………………

My buddy’s phone number: ……………………..

ORIENTATION DAYS:
30-31st of August
See the schedule in our FB group: ESN TTÜ IC Autumn 2017.
Facts about
Estonia
Capital: Tallinn

1. PRE-DEPARTURE
Population: ~1 316 000
Language: Estonian
Currency: Euro
What to pack? Indep. Day: 24th
February
Take warm clothes with you, also don’t forget warm socks – winter President: Kersti Kaljulaid
means winter in Estonia and warm boots are essential. The
temperature can go down to -20 here.

But also, don’t forget your swimsuit! We are often visiting the
sauna! More facts
1. Roads are traffic jam
Be ready for the trips which IC (ESN TTÜ International Club) will free here.
organise especially for you. 2. Estonia is almost 50%
And in case you want to visit Russia, do not forget to bring your forest.
passport. 3. Estonia has over 1,500
islands.
Bring also some typical food (non-perishable) from your country, 4. Everyone in tourism
because we will have International Dinners where every country will speaks good English
prepare some traditional food! IC will also organise INFOMARKET
and often German,
where you will introduce your home university. Ask your school for
some material! Finnish and Russian.
5. The Estonian language
is beautiful itself
Buddy
however might be a
If you have registered for a buddy, he/she will get in touch with you nightmare to learn.
via email. Please answer him/her before your arrival to Estonia. We
can pick you up from the airport if needed and agreed upon, so be
sure to inform us about your arrival details and also where you’ll be
staying.
Wi-Fi
Don’t hesitate to ask everything from your buddy, he/she is your TUT is almost entirely
best friend during your stay. Or ask from your ERASMUS
covered with wireless
coordinator/International Study Centre.
internet.
TTÜ Campus Wireless
Network (Campus Wi-Fi)
is free of charge for all
our students, staff and
guests who agree to the
conditions.
2. ON ARRIVAL Internet in
Academic Hostel
Transportation from the airport
Academic Hostel
Firstly, taxi from airport will cost around 7-10€. Your buddy can (Akadeemia tee 11 and
meet you at the airport if agreed upon. Endla 4) is also covered
with Wi-Fi.
NB! Don’t forget that our buddies are volunteers, so the
transportation costs are paid by you! (More on transportation
below).

First things first Laundry

Firstly, you should choose (if necessary re-choose) your courses. Laundry and dry-cleaning:
Akadeemia tee 5; 7/1 and
Timetables are available before the beginning of semester in: 7/2 (TTÜ dormitories)

https://ois2.ttu.ee/uusois/uus_ois2.tud_leht

There you can find the codes of international programmes. Please

note that during two first weeks of the semester the timetables
might change. Also, when you are taking courses from different
faculties, the timetables of the courses might overlap. Then you
have to choose between the courses. Language courses and sports
are not included in the timetables.

Please follow the registration deadlines (see academic calendar). In

case you’ve decided to change anything comparing to the study
plan you’ve entered in ÕIS you must fill in the Study Plan and take
it to the dean’s office. During the first week of the semester you will
receive your personal student code and password from IT-
department SOC-132.

When you live in the hostel, you will get the living agreement from
the reception desk. After you have made agreement, please go City
District Government to register your place of residence. When you
have registered your place of residence, please go to Citizenship
and Migration board to apply for ID-card. When you have received
ID-card, you can also use the library and copy centre etc. with it.

Using the computers, scanning, copying and printing is all

possible in the library. There are lockers in the lobby of the main
building where you can leave your personal belongings during
lectures.
3. TTÜ CAMPUS Shopping
Tallinn is a consumer-
Around the campus friendly city. Most of
interesting small shops are
TTÜ buildings are located on Mustamäe campus, Ehitajate tee in the Old Town and
5/Akadeemia tee 3. There are 9 buildings in total in the main surroundings.
building. IT-building and Faculty of Science are located close to the
main building. Shops are open seven days
a week, all major credit
How to find the right room in this large building? There is a system, cards are widely accepted.
combined of building numbers, floor number and room number.
For example, Mobility Center is situated in U02-201 – main Large, full-service
University building, 2nd floor, room 201. Don’t forget - 1st floor in department stores and
Estonia is the one in which the entrance is situated! malls are situated all over
Tallinn.
TTÜ library
In the library there are 500 reading places and 200 computers, free
Wi-Fi, a computer class with 22 places, a self-service scanning
station (free), printing, copying service (chargeable), self-service
Nearest shops
book return machine, study rooms for individual and group work. Magistrali Hyper Rimi
Trolley nr 3 stop Lepistiku
You can register your ID-card as the library card at the library Open 9-22
reception. To obtain the library card on paper you need to fill in the
registration card, have a photo 2x3cm (passport size) and 2€. Sõpruse Hyper Rimi
Trolley nr 3 stop Linnu tee
Monday to Friday 08:30 – 20:00
Open 9-22

Saturday 11:00 – 16:00 Kristiine Shopping

Centre
Day before public holidays 08:30 – 12:00
Trolley nr 3 stop Taksopark
Open 9-21
(food department 9-23)
Sports hall
Säästumarket (cheaper)
TTÜ has a modern sport centre (Ehitajate tee 4, Mustamäe campus). Bus nr 23, 23a stop Kadaka
You can go for the following sports: basketball, volleyball, Open 9-21
badminton, table tennis, different aerobics classes, gym classes and
the regular gym. You can register for the Physical Education course Järve Selver
and get 2 ECTS when you go at least 20 times per semester. PS! Bus nr 36 stop Risti
Make sure you have a document that says you are a student for TTÜ. Open 8-23

Sessions begin at Mon-Fri 8:00; 10:00; 12:00 and 14:00. In the

evenings sports centre is booked by clubs but you can use the gym
for a discount price for students. You can find additional
information on Facebook group of TTÜ SPORT. OBLIGATORY:
Take indoor sport-shoes with you!
4. RIGHT OF TEMPORARY Basic EU citizens
RESIDENCE In order the get the
residence permit as an EU
EU citizens citizen you need to apply
1. Take your passport and an accommodation (lease) contract which for an Estonian ID-card.
proves that you have a dwelling in Tallinn. Go to City District
Government and register your living place. Turn to the IRO or your
TTÜ or to find out where is your city district government. Before
returning back home in the end of your stay, please go and inform Basic non-EU
the City District Government about your departure. citizens
2. Go to Police and Boarder Guard Board office to apply for the ID- Non-EU students need to
card. Take your passport, ~25€ (state fee) with you and a filled apply for a Temporary
application form for the ID-card. You can only pay by cash or Residence Permit – (TRP)
Estonian bank (no credit card payments) cards. Police and Boarder
or visa. Without TRP or
Guard Board checks your dwelling registration. You will receive ID-
card within 30 days. visa you cannot study nor
stay in Estonia.
More information about ID-card: NB! If you receive your
http://www.id.ee/index.php?id=30500 Temporary Residence
Permit before coming to
Non-EU citizens Estonia then there is no
need to apply for a visa.
1. Non-EU bachelor’s students need to apply for the Schengen visa
and for the Temporary Residence permit in the Estonian embassy.
They will receive the residence permit in the migration office here.
It may take up to two months to receive your TRP. Visa application
needs to be approved prior to arrival. Drinking in
Tallinn
2. Non-EU master’s and PhD students need to have the Schengen
visa to enter the country. They will apply for the residence permit in Between 22:00-10:00
the migration office here (no previous application needed). It may selling alcohol in shops is
take up to two months to receive your TRP. not allowed, alcohol is
available in bars at that
3. The state fee for the TRP is around 60€. You can only pay by cash time.
or Estonian bank cards.
Tallinn is about as safe as
4. After you have your TRP, you can turn to City District Government any other European city.
and register your living place. Take your passport and an
accommodation (lease) contract which proves that you have a Even so, simple
dwelling in Tallinn. Turn to the IRO or your TTÜ or to find out where precautions should be
is your city district government. Before returning back home in the kept in mind.
end of your stay, please go and inform the City District Government
that you are leaving. More information about TRP:
http://www.politsei.ee/en/teenused/residence-permit/tahtajaline-
elamisluba/oppimiseks/index.dot
5. STUDENT CARDS Personal safety

ESNcard Choose well respected

places (ask buddies,
ESNcard is a proof of membership in an ESN (Erasmus Student friends, colleagues)
Network) section and so indirectly of the ESN Network.
When someone tries to
ESNcard is used as a discount card in many cities and countries charge you for something
around Europe. In Tallinn you can get discounts from many extra, ask for police.
bars/hangout places on and off campus, hostels, sport clubs but
more importantly it grants you a special price to ALL ESN events! It Avoid people offering you
can also be used in Tartu. something you don’t
know.
Find the discounts here http://www.esncard.org
Do not give out personal
In addition to that, you get a one-time
information to strangers.
-20% discount voucher or NewYorker
clothing store to buy those warm
winter clothes you'll need.

And owning an ESNcard is the only

way to go to ESN SeaBattle!!! Stay out of
ESNcard is valid for 12 months after issuing and only valid with a trouble
photo and correct personal data. The card is strictly personal and
cannot be used by somebody else than the card holder. Avoid dark places.

Academic calendar autumn semester 2017. There you can find When in public transport
the important dates of your semester, please follow them in order watch your pockets.
to avoid further problem with administration!
Use left side of the road
ISIC card so a car cannot approach
you unnoticed. Walk in
As a university student in Estonia, you can apply for ISIC Card well-lit places.
(International Student Identify Card), which costs 6.40€.
Using a reflector at
ISIC card can be obtained from Student Union office, U01-217. Bring night time is obligatory
along an identification document and a photo (5x4 cm). ISIC card is in Estonia!
also a valid as a proof for using public transportation (you must
register it first, ask your buddy for assistance).

You can also get ISIC-MasterCard. It's a

student card and international debit
card together. You can get it from the
nearest SEB Bank office. Go to IRO first
and ask for a confirmation letter that
you are a student of TTÜ .
6. FIRST ESTONIAN Foreign students
LESSON Albania, Algeria, Armenia,
Austria, Bangladesh,
Basic of Estonian language Belgium, Cambodia,
China, Czech Republic,
Hello! Tere! Egypt, Finland, France,
Welcome! Tere tulemast! Georgia, Germany,
Ciao! Tsau! Hungary, India, Italy, Iran,
Good morning! Tere hommikust! Indonesia, Lithuania,
Good night! Head ööd! Nepal, Mexico, the
Good bye! Head aega! Netherlands, Nigeria,
Yes! Jah! Pakistan, Philippines,
No! Ei! Poland, Portugal, Russia,
Excuse me! Vabandage! Slovakia, South Korea,
Thank you! Aitäh! / Tänan! Spain Turkey, USA
Please! Palun! Ukraine etc.
You are welcome! Võta heaks!
How much? Kui palju?
Cheers! Terviseks!
How are you? Kuidas läheb?
Fine, thank you! Tänan küsimast, hästi!
My name is … Minu nimi on …
Languages
What is your phone number? Mis su telefoninumber on? There are many languages
Where is the toilet? Kus siin asub WC? taught in TUT:
I don’t speak Estonian Ma ei räägi eesti keelt
Do you speak English? Kas te räägite inglise keelt? • Estonian
I don’t understand, please, speak Ma ei saa aru, palun rääkige • Russian
slower aeglasemalt • Spanish
Happy Birthday! Palju õnne sünnipäevaks! • French
Bon appétit! Head isu!
You are welcome to learn
another language from
your fellow new friends!
Numbers Don’t miss this chance!
1 - üks 11 - üksteist
2 - kaks 12 – kaksteist
3 - kolm 13 – kolmteist
4 - neli 14 - neliteist
5 - viis 15 - viisteist
6 - kuus 16 – kuusteist
7 - seitse 17 - seitseteist
8 - kaheksa 18 - kaheksateist
9 - üheksa 19 – üheksateist
10- kümme 20 - kakskümmend
 Emergency
7. TRANSPORTATION number
From airport, coach station or harbour 112
Tallinn is a very small and safe city, so you will be in your apartments
in a moment after arrival. Once you arrive to the airport make your
way out of the building and there are yellow taxis lined up. They are
expensive, so keep away from them. Doctor
Please find information
If you have internet (remember that Wi-Fi is available everywhere,
here:
airport included) download the application Taxify, it allows you to
see where is the nearest cheap taxi and request a pick-up! Or order http://www.ttu.ee/studyin
an UBER car. g/exchange-
studies/exchange-studies-
Taxify: http://taxify.eu/ for Android and iOS
incomingoutgoing/during
If internet is not available call one of the following companies: -studies/healt-care/your-
Ask the driver approximate charge to your destination and it should doctor-in-tallinn/
be approximately 10€. If anything is unclear contact your buddy.
Also, you can ask your buddy about the possibility to meet you at
the airport, but don’t forget that our buddies are volunteers and
some of them work full shifts. And in the case we're not able to meet
you in the airport there is nothing to worry about, because now you
have all the information to get to your place of accommodation.

Useful info regarding taxis

An average trip from city centre to Mustamäe costs around 7 EUR.
Please, always call the taxi! Use only legal taxis. It’s cheaper and
safer like that. Before entering the taxicab become familiar with
the price list for taxi. Service prices are posted on the right rear
window of the taxicab. The price list is also located on the
dashboard. The passenger will pay for the trip according to the
reading on the taxi meter (the taxi driver is prohibited from asking
for a higher price than shown on the meter). In order to avoid
misunderstandings, clarify the approximate fare to the destination
in advance. You have the right to demand a receipt from a legal
taxy.

Company Rate Start Phone number (local numbers)

€/km

Euro Takso 0.48 1.98 € (+372) 55 999 666/ 633 8888

Inter Takso 0.35 2.05 € (+372) 55 65 3333 / 655 99 44

Sinu Takso 0.38 2.10 € (+372) 55 54 0000 / 66 06060

Sõbra Takso 0.50 2.50 € 1714

8. MOVING AROUND
Price
We are pleased to inform you that the public transportation for
Tallinn resident from the 1st of January 2013 is free.

Free public transport will be available to the students as soon as

they know their personal ID-code. Although, it is not free for
students who come with D-visa.

Before that you can to purchase green public transport card

Ühiskaart that costs 2€ and buy a monthly ticket for 23€. It must
be validated for every journey. It can be bought in many places, e.g:
post offices, R-Kiosk, Selver, Maxima, Rimi.

Then Ühiskaart has to be registered at the buying place or here:

https://www.pilet.ee/cgi-bin/splususer/splususer.cgi?op=profile

How to get to the city

On the campus you can easily get to the city centre. There are three
stations. The most used is called Keemia and stands right at the
entrance of the SOC building. We suggest to take the trolley
number 3 to go as the entrance of city is visible when it stops.

Stop on Stop in city Lines Direction to: Dur.

campus centre

Keemia Vabaduse Väljak Trolleybus 3  Kaubamaja 20min

Keemia Vabaduse Väljak Bus 11 (express)  Kunstiakadeemia 15min

Tehnikaülikool Vabaduse Väljak Bus 36  Viru 25min

Raja Vabaduse Väljak Bus 23  Autobussijaam 35min

Timetables for public transportation:

http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#tallinna-linn/en

Get the directions here

http://kaart.tallinn.ee/Tallinn/Show?REQUEST=Main&lang=eng

For directions, you can easily use Google Maps as well.

There are no paper tickets in Tallinn and as long you have no

Public Transport card, ID-card or ISIC card you must buy the ticket
from the bus driver. Please consult with your buddy or Mobility
Office.
9. ESN TTÜ IC ESN TUT IC
Survival Guide is edited by the ESN TTÜ International Club (IC) to Founded 21st October
give new international students all essential information they need 2003
to enjoy their stay in Estonia.
Joined ESN in 2009
Our website: http://ic.tipikas.ee

International Club was founded on 21st October 2003 by a group of

active students who wanted to help foreign students. Large part of
our members are foreigners as well like you. The mission of
International Club is to make your life in here as easy as we can and
to help you organize your free time. IC gives you the chance to get
to know Estonia, local customs and traditions.

Board
President Islam Aboul-Ela
Email : islamaboelela@live.com
Vice President Eliise Harjak
E-mail : eliiseharjak@gmail.com
Communication Roma Beria
Manager E-mail: beriaroma@yahoo.com
Event Manager Steiner Marshall
E-mail: royalsaint_marshal@yahoo.com

Words and abbrevations you need to know:

• Mobility Office (for Exchange students) and International
Study Center (for Degree students)
• ESN TTÜ International Club – A society of local students who
help international students
• Buddy – member of IC, volunteer who helps international
students and organises events for them
• ESN – Erasmus Student Network
• TTÜ – Tallinn University of Technology, your home university
in Tallinn
• Course Registration Day – last chance to declare your
subjects.
• Student Days - a week for partying and only partying!
• Tipikas – a TTÜ student (the best student in the world)
• TTÜ ic – Friendly rabbit, and also IC official mascot

Revision (14/08/2017)