Estonia : Scholarships in Software Engineering

Master Scholarships in Software Engineering, University of Tartu, Estonia

Description:
At least six scholarships are available for foreign students to enroll in the newly created Master’s of Software Engineering at University of Tartu, Estonia, This program will be jointly offered by Estonia’s two major universities: University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology.

In addition to a strong foundation in software engineering methods, this 2-years program will offer two specialisations: Enterprise Software and Embedded Real-Time Software. The program also includes professional internship opportunities. The language of instruction is English and the program is taught primarily by professors with international experience.

Application deadline:
EU applicants - June 1
non-EU applicants - April 15

Tuition fees and scholarships:
All students admitted in 2008 will receive a full tuition-waiver scholarship for the two years of the program. In addition, top-ranked applicants will be offered a stipend for living expenses of approximately EUR 2600 euro per year.

For more information see: http://www.ut.ee/software

Contact:
International Student Service
University of Tartu
Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, Estonia
Telephone +372 737 6109
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/studentoffice

Estonia : Master Scholarships in Semiotics

Master Scholarships in Semiotics, University of Tartu, Estonia

Description :
15 scholarships are available for foreign students to enroll in the newly created Master’s program in Semiotics at University of Tartu, Estonia. The program is fully taught in English and lasts for 2 years. In addition to the theory of semiotics student can specialize in three core modules - cultural semiotics, biosemiotics and sociosemiotics. All accepted students to this program will receive a tuition waiver scholarship that will cover their tuition fee for the whole two years of the program. Additionally a stipend of 200 EUR/month will be granted in the course of studies to students with the best academic results. Applications are now welcome and will continue to be welcome until May 2009 for the academic year starting in September 2009. Please consult the program’s website for details on eligibility, deadlines and application process. UT Department of Semiotics is one of the most important centres of semiotics in Europe, and the birthplace of the world-renowned Tartu-Moscow school of semiotics which was founded by prof. Juri Lotman.

Application deadline:
EU applicants - June 1
non-EU applicants - April 15

Tuition fees and scholarships:
Program fee covers tuition, some study materials, supervision and advising of thesis preparation. For 2009/2010 applicants 15 scholarships will be available covering full tuition for 2 years of the program. Scholarship request letter must be included with the application. Additionally a stipend of 200 EUR/month will be granted in the course of studies to students with the best academic results.

To get more information:
University of Tartu: www.ut.ee
Department of Semiotics: www.ut.ee/semiotics

Address for inquiries:

Ms Katre Väli
Department of Semiotics
University of Tartu
Tiigi 78, 50410 Tartu, Estonia
Telephone +(372) 737 6155
katre.vali@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/semiotics

International Student Service
University of Tartu
Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, Estonia
Telephone +(372) 737 6109
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/studentoffice