Communicative Electronics
Each specialisation includes a set of compulsory subjects, which provides core knowledge and skills. A range of common elective subjects complement the core knowledge with flexibility and selected career paths in modern, dynamic, and converging technology sector. Each graduate will gain practical experiences from project-based collaboration with industry.
Main specialisations
Electronics Engineering; Communication Engineering; Advanced Nanomaterials and Semiconductors

Study programme
LEVEL OF STUDYMaster's
DURATION2 years
FACULTYSchool of Information Technologies
STUDY LOAD120 ECTS (view curriculum)
MODE OF STUDYFull-time study
Study information
LANGUAGEEnglish (view English language requirements)
Tuition feenon-EU: 6000 EUR/year
EU: Free
Tuition fee waiversAvailable for best candidates
SCHOLARSHIPSDifferent schemes available
ADMISSIONAdmission for 2019/2020
The students have opportunities to take part in significant research projects, or be involved in cooperation projects with industry (e.g. 5G/IoT smart systems, sensorics, biomedical applications, material quality measurement, production technology development, etc). The projects and teams are often interdisciplinary, combining electronics communication, automation, mechatronics, both hardware and software.
The research and study areas are situated in modern facilities and are equipped with modern computers, software, measurement equipment and tools that provide excellent opportunities for the students to either study or conduct research. Students of the IT-field are offered practical placement and job opportunities in Estonia or abroad already during the studies which provides professional experience in the field.
The 2 year (120 ECTS) curriculum comprises the following modules:
- General Studies (12 ECTS)
- Core Studies (18 ECTS):
-Electronics (18 ECTS)
-Communication (18 ECTS)
-Advanced Nanomaterials and Semiconductors (18 ECTS)
- Special Studies (60 ECTS):
-Electronics (54 ECTS)
-Communication (54 ECTS)
-Advanced Nanomaterials and Semiconductors (54 ECTS)
-Projects and Practical Training (6 ECTS)
- Free Choice Courses (6 ECTS)
- Graduation Thesis (24 ECTS)
Why this specialty?
- Develops high-level skills in aspects of semiconductor, embedded electronics and communication technology
- Teaching staff are specialists in the field and involved in key research projects
- Project-based practice with industry
- Programme enhances and broadens your career opportunities in the rapidly changing communicative electronics industry
Future career
IT industry requires specialists, who have the knowledge and skills to rapidly develop and enhance smart production processes, smart products and smart business models. This means creating complex autonomous systems that collect, exchange and process data, have the capability to efficiently adapt to the changes in operational environment. Electronics converts different phenomena and processes in the real world to meaningful digital data. Communication makes this data available to the user (both human and machine).
Rapid development of new technologies and concepts to employ them provides graduates of Communicative Electronics a wide range of job opportunities ranging from innovation start-ups to international corporations.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Motivation letter
Online interview
In order to qualify for the studies in Tallinn University of Technology an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA.
- Please provide following:
- highlight why you would like to attend the chosen programme;
- previous experience in the related field — both educational and occupational experience can be described;
- your future academic and career goals.
NB! It is important to properly cite and reference any sources used in your motivation letter (quotations, publications, ideas etc. that are not your own). Neglecting the rules of referencing and citation is considered plagiarism and will result in the disqualification of your application.
The aim of interview is to understand your academic potential, motivation and suitability for your chosen course.
- Questions are composed to assess your:
- problem-solving abilities;
- intellectual flexibility and analytical skills;
- assimilation of new ideas and information;
- knowledge about electronics and telecommunication.
Duration of the interview is approximately 15 minutes.
Students for TalTech international study programmes are admitted based on the admission threshold. Online interview will be conducted only to candidates who have passed preliminary evaluation. The maximum score for the online interview is 10 points. An applicant who receives the minimum of 5 points is admitted.
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Student counsellor at School of Information Technologies
Student counsellor at School of Information Technologies can help you
with questions about the study programme.
Katri Kadakas
(+372) 620 3544
katri.kadakas@taltech.ee
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