Study programme title in Est.

Tehnikateadused

Study programme title in Engl.

Engineering Sciences

TalTech study programme code

EAXD22

MER study programme code

230084

Study programme version code

EAXD22/22

Faculty / college

E - School of Engineering

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Madis Ratassepp, Kristjan Tabri, Toomas Vaimann, Jüri Majak, Mai Uibu, Loreida Timberg

Language of instruction

Estonian, English

Study level

Doctoral study

ECTS credits

240

Volume (in hours)

6240

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

8 semesters

Study programme group

Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology

Broad area of study

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

Study field

Engineering and engineering trades

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

Acquire knowledge, skills and experience for independent research, Show more...
development, teaching and creative work in the field of engineering sciences.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- demonstrates acquired broad-based knowledge and a systematic overview of his/her research field; Show more...

- has a deep knowledge in his/her research topic;
- has skills to formulate, analyse and solve research problems, and critically assess the quality of solutions;
- chooses independently appropriate research methods and technologies to solve specific scientific and complex real world problems and critically assesses the obtained results and consequences;
- independently acts in the complex work and studying environment, which requires skills of management and teamwork, innovative thinking and the ability to make strategic decisions;
- has experience in publishing his/her research results in peer-reviewed high-quality international journals, is aware of commercialization opportunities of his/her research results;
- participates in and organizes teaching at the university;
- can communicate orally and in writing his/her research results for scientific community and general public;
- is aware of the ethical aspects and limitations of his/her actions, is able to act in an ethical manner considering the acceptable customs.

Graduation requirements

Degrees conferred

Doctor of Philosophy (Building and Civil Engineering and Architecture), Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical, Materials and Energy Technology), Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics), Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental, Marine and Coastal Technology), Doctor of Philosophy (Production Engineering, Materials Engineering, Robotics, Transport and Logistics), Doctor of Philosophy (maritime)