PROJECT 'LÜKKA'

The main purpose of the present project is the increase of the competition capacity of university graduates and of the competence for working on the labour market of a knowledge based society through the collaboration of universities and other parties developing study activities. The duration of the project is from the August 2005 until June 2008 and the performance of the project is supported by the European Social Fund.

The project includes 15 partners: Tartu University (the institution performing and coordinating the project), Tallinn University, Tallinn Technical University, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Art Academy, Tartu Kutsehariduskeskus (trading school), Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Association of Estonian Adult Educators ANDRAS, Eesti Üliõpilaskondade Liit NPA, Tartu Kõrgem Kunstikool, Kutsekvalifikatsiooni Sihtasutus, Rectors Council NPA, Estonian Business School, Estonian Association for Quality NPA and SA Archimedes.

The development of study activities within the frame of the present project includes the development of study programmes and training methods, the general improvement of the quality of studies, the development of support system of students and study support counseling, the development of support systems of internship and taking in account of previous study and work experience. The development of study activities also includes the assistance to improve the social and economic situation of the students.