Master in Robotics and Computer Engineering

• Your Graduation Certificate (in English)(Program Requirement)

bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (must be obtained by the end of July) in information technology, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, mechanic engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, information systems or a related field. - official certified copy of the bachelor's diploma or its equivalent and Diploma Supplement (transcript) in the original language (must include description of the grading scale). - official translation of the bachelor’s diploma and Diploma Supplement (transcript) into English, translation certified

• Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)(Program Requirement)

Prerequisite courses: You can apply if you have graduated from one of the following programmes: - University of Tartu: Computer Engineering (83866), Computer Science (2476), Science and Technology (144918), Physics, Chemistry and Material Science (144301) - TalTech: Computer Science (175317), IT Systems Administration (175301), IT Systems Development (175303), Cyber Security Engineering (175303), Hardware Development and Programming (175717), Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics (167217), Mechatronics (1975), Product Development and Robotics (165597), Integrated Engineering (126337) - Estonian University of Life Sciences: Engineering (384), Technotronics (81050) - Estonian Aviation Academy: Aeronautical Engineering (194140) Graduates of other programmes in Estonia and abroad can apply if they meet requirement of prerequisite courses in the following fields in a total value of 45 ECTS: - higher mathematics (6 ECTS), physics (6 ECTS), programming (6 ECTS) and computer hardware (3 ECTS); - courses in electronics, computer engineering, computer technology or informatics (for the minimum value of 24 ECTS); In addition to the prerequisites, applicants are expected to take the online entry test.

• English Language Certificate(Program Requirement)

The University of Tartu only accepts TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Cambridge English and PTE Academic test scores which have been taken no more than 2 years before applying (test must be valid at least one month after you have submitted your application). Please note that the following are the only tests and exemptions accepted by the University of Tartu. If you cannot prove your English language proficiency with one of the below mentioned English tests/results and you do not belong to any of the listed exempt categories, your application will not qualify for admission. Minimum required scores: - TOEFL iBT: 75. UT accepts TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition test results. TOEFL institutional code for the University of Tartu is 0133. Test Taker Score Report must be uploaded to the DreamApply application system. TOEFL iBT test score is valid for 2 years. Please note that your TOEFL test score must be valid at least one month after the application deadline. - IELTS Academic: the minimum required score is 6.0 and no part can be below 5.5. UT accepts IELTS Academic test results. We also accept IELTS Online tests. When submitting the online application please upload a scan of the IELTS Academic test result certificate for online verification. NB! The University of Tartu does not accept the General Training IELTS certificates as proof of English language proficiency. - Cambridge English tests: the minimum required result is 169. UT accepts the following Cambridge English tests: First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE). Applicants who have taken one of the Cambridge English tests must order their result to be sent to University of Tartu electronically through Candidate Results Online website. - Pearson Test of English Academic tests: the minimum required score is 59. UT accepts the following Pearson Test of English Academic tests: PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online. The test score must be sent to the university electronically via Pearson portal. The University of Tartu accepts the following state exams: - Estonian state exam in English - minimum required result is B2 level (for exams taken in 1997-2013, 66 points or higher) - Finnish ylioppilastutkinto in English, long course – graded at least magna cum laude approbatur (M) 5 - Latvian state exam in English (centralizetais eksamen) - minimum required score at least 70% Applicants from Estonia, Finland or Latvia who are graduating from secondary school this year and wish to prove their English language proficiency with their state exam result can submit their application without the final exam certificate on condition that they submit the exam certificate as soon as it arrives in June. Only applicants who obtain an acceptable exam result will be considered. - English Language test offered by the University of Tartu (for applicants already in Estonia): minimum B2 level is required. The test is for applicants who are already in Estonia and it has to be taken before applying. Please be aware that this test can be taken only once per academic year. - International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma. An applicant has completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in English language with Diploma, and received at least grade 5 for the final exam in English (English A, English B, English Literature and Performance). NB! Applicants who are graduating from an IB Diploma Programme in the upcoming spring/summer and wish to prove their English language proficiency with their IB English exam result can submit their application without the final exam result on condition that they submit the final exam result as soon as it arrives in the beginning of July. Only applicants who obtain an acceptable result (see before) will be considered. An applicant has received the European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma and the final exam result for English as Language 1 or Language 2. NB! Applicants who are graduating from an EB Diploma programme in the upcoming spring/summer and wish to prove their English language proficiency with their EB English exam result can submit their application without the final exam result on condition that they submit the final exam result as soon as it arrives in the summer (by the end of July at the latest). Only applicants who obtain a positive exam result will be considered. - Exempt categories (studies in EU/EEA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand): Please note that these are the only exemptions. If your situation (including the country or region where you previously studied) is not described here, you must take a recognised English language exam. The English language requirement may be waived if an applicant meets one of the following criteria: - has completed secondary education in English in one of the following countries: in EU/EEA member states; Switzerland, UK, USA; Canada; Australia or New Zealand. In case the applicant studied in an offshore campus, a recognised English proficiency certificate is still required; - has studied in English (with English as medium of instruction) in full-time student status for at least one academic year in a higher education institution in one of the following countries: Switzerland, UK, USA; Canada; Australia; New Zealand or any of the EU/EEA member states. The transcript of records must include information that the applicant was enrolled in the programme taught in English. In case the applicant studied online or in an offshore campus, a recognised English proficiency certificate is still required.

• Your Passport Copy(Program Requirement)

• Motivational Letter(Program Requirement)

Please write a brief motivation letter (in English, maximum of 5000 characters with spaces) based on the following points: The master’s programme in Robotics and Computer Engineering has three specialisations: computer engineering, robotics and space technology. 1. Which of the three specialisations interests you most and why? 2. How does your previous learning and/or working experience relate to this specialisation? If none of the three specialisations is familiar to you, please describe some other field of interest you consider relevant for this application. 3. Name three important persons and events related to your field of interest, and explain why you choose these particular persons and events. 4. In what role do you see yourself professionally after completion of the programme? 5. What might be the ”big thing” you’d like to accomplish in your field of interest? What was the Earth and what was its purpose in Douglas Adams’ trilogy in five parts “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”? (optional, not for assessment). Additionally, please provide the following information (can be uploaded as a separate document): - list your previous study and work experience; - if applicable, list the conferences, workshops, competitions etc. you have attended (preferably related to your specialisation); - if applicable, list your extracurricular activities (preferably related to your specialisation); - name up to 3 academic/professional references (optional). Evaluation criteria: - fit between the student’s background and goals, and the study programme (40%) - analytical and argumentation skills (40%) - fluency of written English (20%) The maximum score for motivation letter is 100 points and the result is positive only if the applicant gains 51 points or more.