Human-Computer Interaction

The structure of the interview is as follows: A personal introduction of the applicant, focusing on their previous academic and/or professional experience, as related to his/her eventual studies in the HCI programme. An explanation of the applicant’s motivation to study in the HCI programme, introducing the set of topics that the applicant is interested in exploring in depth during his/her studies. An overview of the skill set that the applicant expects to acquire during their eventual studies in the HCI programme, the relevance of this desired skill set for the applicant’s future career plans. Answers to the follow-up questions from the members of the admissions committee. Applicants are evaluated based on: The relevance and excellence of their academic background, as illustrated by the academic transcript. The relevant professional experience and training, as illustrated by the CV. The submitted statement of research intentions, as illustrated by the motivation letter. Technical and/or design and/or research skills, as illustrated by the portfolio or results of addressing the technical assignments. English language skills, as illustrated by the English language certification and the interview. The admission exam consists of assessment of the motivation letter (20% of the final score), assessment of portfolio / technical assignment (20% of the final score) and the interview (60% of the final score). For the positive admission result the motivation letter will give min 5 / max 20 points; portfolio will give min 5 / max 20 points; interview will give min 10 / max 60 points. Please send additional questions regarding the admissions requirements to hci-studies@tlu.ee .

Tuition

€6,000

Living costs€1,140 a month in Tallinn, rent included

€13,680

Total per year

€19,680 EUR

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Estonia for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Taught in English.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.