{"id":13636,"date":"2022-03-08T11:17:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T11:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/?page_id=13636"},"modified":"2026-08-12T14:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:16:05","slug":"institute-of-civil-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/about-us\/insitutes-and-centres\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute of Civil Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the institute<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Institute of Civil Engineering prepares applied engineers who design, construct and maintain buildings, infrastructure and properties. Studies combine engineering knowledge with practical projects, laboratory work and professional practice, preparing graduates for careers in building construction, road construction, geodesy and facilities management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to teaching, the institute conducts applied research and development activities, providing companies with professional consultancy, testing and expert services. The institute is recognised for its expertise in analysing the condition of structures and conducting full-scale testing, and actively contributes to the development of the construction sector through participation in professional working and development groups. The institute also organises further training in various fields related to construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about the institute&#8217;s research and development activities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etis.ee\/Portal\/Institutions\/Display\/729d32f2-9ce0-4405-8317-7361ad6e23a4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The institute offers the following <strong>degree programmes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Building Construction<br><\/strong>The programme focuses on preparing civil engineers for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings.<br>Study modes: daytime study, session-based study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Facilities Management<br><\/strong>The programme provides knowledge and practical skills for managing, maintaining and ensuring the proper upkeep of buildings and properties.<br>Study mode: session-based study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Road Construction<br><\/strong>The programme covers road design, construction, maintenance and upkeep, as well as modern construction materials and technologies.<br>Study modes: daytime study, session-based study <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Construction Geodesy<br><\/strong>The programme prepares students for work in geodetic surveying, spatial data collection and processing, and the use of geographic information systems.<br>Study mode: daytime study <em>(admission is currently not open)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about the institute&#8217;s degree programmes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/studies\/bachelor-studies-in-estonian\/#institute-of-civil-engineering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The language of instruction of all curricula at TTK UAS is Estonian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/studies\/exchange-studies\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Courses in English<\/a> are available for Erasmus+ exchange students from TTK UAS partner universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laboratories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The institute&#8217;s laboratories provide opportunities to research, test and develop solutions in the fields of construction materials, structures, infrastructure and geodesy. The laboratories support practical learning, applied research and collaboration with companies. Explore the institute&#8217;s laboratories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/3d-concrete-printing-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D Concrete Printing Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/laboratory-of-building-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laboratory of Building Materials<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/virtual-reality-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual Reality Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/geodesy-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geodesy Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/mechanical-testing-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mechanical Testing Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/prototyping-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prototyping Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/radon-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Radon Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/laboratory-of-road-construction-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laboratory of Road Construction Materials<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/research-and-innovation\/testing-and-laboratories\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/road-construction-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Road Construction Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay up to date with the institute&#8217;s news, events, internship and job opportunities on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ehitusinstituut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See all the institute&#8217;s contact details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tktk.ee\/en\/about-us\/contacts\/institute-of-civil-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the institute Institute of Civil Engineering prepares applied engineers who design, construct and maintain buildings, infrastructure and properties. 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