What is LIFE?

Before the beginning of each semester (the exact time is specified in the academic calendar), projects are published on LIFE website so that students can get acquainted with them. This means that students can read project descriptions and use them to find out which project he/she would like to join. To get a more detailed overview of the project description, you need to log in to LIFE website with your TLU account.

In the autumn semester of 2026/2027 the projects will be published on LIFE website on August 17th. The registration for LIFE projects will start the week after that, i.e. on August 24th.

LIFE project registration takes place in two phases:

1. First phase of registration - submitting a motivation letter

A student has an opportunity to submit one motivation letter on LIFE website for their favourite project (PS! The motivation letter has to be submitted on the website, the ones that are sent directly to supervisors will not be taken into account!). The submission of a motivation letter is not mandatory, but gives a greater opportunity to receive a place in the desired project. Project supervisors will determine the ranking based on the motivation letters received, and the students who got a place will be added to the project.

In the autumn semester of 2026/2027 the submission of motivation letters will take place from August 24th - 27th. 

Students, who sent their motivation letter, will be notified via TLU e-mail on September 2nd the latest, whether their received a place in their desired project or not.

2. Second phase of registration - public joining

The second phase of registration takes place in a similar way to the previous semesters, i.e. students who did not want to submit a motivation letter or were not selected in the first stage can register for vacant spots on LIFE website.

In the autumn semester of 2026/2027, the public joining period will take place from September 3rd-7th.

Students in block mode study: When registering for projects, please note the approximate meeting times! For additional information about the meeting please contact the project supervisor. You must participate in the project on an equal footing with fellow members. If it is difficult to attend weekly meetings due to the specifics of the courses you are taking, you will need to reach an agreement with both the supervisor and other project members about your activities (e.g. instead of attending certain meetings, you will receive additional tasks in the form of independent work etc).
 

Students taking the LIFE course cannot add it to their study plan in ÕIS. After the second phase of the registration is finished, the data will be automatically forwarded to ÕIS, i.e. the course YID6001.YM LIFE - Learning in Interdisciplinary Focused Environment will be added to the study plans of students taking the course. Be sure to check your study plan a week after its submission deadline. If the course is not added in your study plan after the previously mentioned time, please contact the LIFE coordinator immediately (elu@tlu.ee). 

When the project lasts for two semesters, the LIFE course together with the ECTS credits will be added to the study plan at the end of the second semester.           

The recommended timing for completing the LIFE course is indicated in the nominal plan of your curriculum (see your programme’s nominal schedule in ÕIS). The course can also be taken at another time that suits you, but preferably after the first semester of bachelor’s studies.

If possible, it is advisable not to leave the course to the final semester, as it requires a significant investment of time and effort. If LIFE is nevertheless taken in the final semester, it is recommended to contact the LIFE coordinator (elu@tlu.ee) early on to get an overview of the course arrangements and to avoid potential issues related to graduation timelines. It is also advisable to inform your project supervisor at the beginning of the semester about your intention to graduate, so they can take this into account.