Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences

What Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences does

Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences (legal name: Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool) is a publicly funded Estonian university of applied sciences specializing in health-sector education. It delivers three programme tiers — applied higher education (Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe) covering nursing, pharmacy, dental technology, optometry, health promotion, midwifery, and occupational therapy; a master's programme in Health Sciences (terviseteadus); and vocational training (Kutseõpe) spanning care worker, childcare provider levels 4–5, dental assistant, healthcare secretary, activity leader, emergency medicine technician, assistive device specialist, and — uniquely in Estonia — sterilization technician. Programmes are delivered at the main Tallinn campus (Kännu 67) and a regional structural unit in Kohtla-Järve (Lehe 12), with practical training carried out at leading Estonian hospitals including North Estonia Medical Centre, Tallinn Children's Hospital, West-Tallinn Central Hospital, and Pärnu Hospital.

The institution operates on a public-funding revenue model: tuition is free for eligible students under Estonian public higher education funding, with additional student support flowing through the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Eesti Töötukassa) for vocational learners. Small ancillary revenue is generated from paid services including room rentals, nutrition counseling, medical-technical education center services, and health-indicator measurement for the public. Delivery is supported by the Moodle and Tahvel e-learning platforms, and a Baltic-region-leading simulation environment for Emergency Medicine Technician training with equipment matched to real ambulance gear. International mobility is enabled through Erasmus+ accreditation (2024–2027) and partnerships with institutions in Denmark, Germany, Spain, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands. Following Ülle Ernitsa's 25-year tenure as rector (2001–2025), Ulvi Kõrgemaa assumed the rectorship on 1 July 2025.

The customer base is fragmented across secondary school graduates, adult learners, and healthcare professionals pursuing advanced qualifications, with no commercial anchor customers. The institution is governed by a supervisory council (nõunike kogu) chaired by the head of North Estonia Medical Centre, with Ave Perve serving as Finance and Administrative Director providing two decades of administrative continuity. As a public, non-profit entity under Estonian law, it has no parent company, no external shareholders, and no venture capital exposure.

Name

Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool

Website

https://ttk.ee

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences is a publicly funded Estonian applied university providing tuition-free applied higher education, master's, and vocational programmes in healthcare disciplines (nursing, pharmacy, midwifery, emergency medicine, and others), serving secondary school graduates, adult learners, and healthcare professionals in Estonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Healthcare and Vocational Training)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Healthcare vocational training
• Applied higher education
• Nursing education programs
• Medical vocational training
• Health science degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: Estonian government-funded institution providing tuition-free education for eligible students under public funding arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences (Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool) is a publicly funded Estonian university of applied sciences that delivers applied higher education, master's degrees, and vocational training programs in health and well-being disciplines. The institution offers programs in nursing, pharmacy, dental technology, optometry, health promotion, midwifery, occupational therapy, master's-level health sciences, and vocational qualifications including care worker, childcare provider, emergency medicine technician, sterilization technician, dental assistant, healthcare secretary, activity guide, and assistive device specialist. Programs are supported by Moodle and Tahvel e-learning platforms, modern simulation environments, practical training at partner hospitals, and Erasmus+ international mobility.

Product overview

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool (Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences) is Estonia's only health-focused applied university offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution provides applied higher education programs (Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe) including nursing, pharmacy, dental technology, optometry, health promotion, midwifery, and occupational therapy; Master's level programs in health sciences; and vocational programs (Kutseõpe) spanning sterilization technician, emergency medicine technician, healthcare secretary, dental assistant, childcare worker, care worker, activity leader, and assistive device specialist. The university supports its educational offerings with e-learning platforms (Moodle, Tahvel), practical training organization at partner healthcare facilities, international mobility programs through Erasmus+, and research and development activities. The institution also provides continuing education (Täienduskoolitused) for professional development.

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Products and services

• Applied Higher Education Programs (Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe) Applied higher education programs in nursing, pharmacy, dental technology, optometry, health promotion, midwifery, and occupational therapy for prospective students seeking regulated healthcare qualifications.
• Master's Programs (Magistriõpe) Master's degree program in health sciences for healthcare professionals seeking advanced qualifications for leadership and research roles.
• Vocational Training Programs (Kutseõpe) Vocational training programs in care worker, childcare worker (levels 4-5), dental assistant, healthcare secretary, activity guide, emergency medicine technician, assistive device specialist, and sterilization technician for prospective students seeking vocational qualifications in healthcare.
• Continuing Education (Täienduskoolitused) Continuing education and professional development courses for practicing healthcare professionals, including language learning and refresher courses.
• Practical Training Organization (Praktikakorraldus) Coordination of practical training placements at partner healthcare facilities including hospitals, dental clinics, veterinary clinics, and health centers as an integral component of healthcare education programs.
• International Mobility Programs (Erasmus+) International student and staff mobility programs through Erasmus+ with partner institutions in Denmark, Germany, Spain, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands, enabling cross-border educational experiences.
• E-learning Platforms (Moodle and Tahvel) Digital learning environments including Moodle and Tahvel that support online and hybrid learning delivery for the institution's programs.
• Research and Development (Teadus- ja arendustegevus) Applied research projects and development activities conducted by the university's research groups, supporting evidence-based healthcare education and practice.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Social- og Sundhedsskolen Syd (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ vocational student exchange partner. participated in 2024 accredited Erasmus+ vocational education mobility project (KA121-VET) with 18-26 participants in short-term vocational student exchanges.
• Social- og Sundhedsskolen Esbjerg (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ vocational student exchange partner. participated in 2024 accredited Erasmus+ vocational education mobility project (KA121-VET).
• Social- og Sundhedsskolen Fyn (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ vocational student exchange partner. participated in 2024 accredited Erasmus+ vocational education mobility project (KA121-VET).
• Social- og Sundhedsskolen FVH (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ vocational student exchange partner. participated in 2024 accredited Erasmus+ vocational education mobility project (KA121-VET).
• Oberstufenzentrum Elbe-Elster (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner for vocational student exchanges. Partner for childcare, care worker, and activity guide programs. participated in 2024 KA121-VET project.
• Hospital der Mar Institut FP Sanitaria (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner for healthcare secretary and medical practice exchanges. participated in 2024 KA121-VET project.
• Fagskulen Vestland (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner for vocational education exchanges. Partner for childcare program. participated in 2024 KA121-VET project.
• Stadin AO (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Helsinki's largest vocational education institutions. visited Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool in May 2026 as part of Erasmus+ staff mobility program. Exchange focused on vocational education practices and career counseling.
• Lounais-Suomen koulutuskuntayhtymä (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish vocational education partner for hooldustöötaja (care worker) and lapsehoidja (childcare provider) exchanges in 2017 Erasmus+ project.
• Axxell Utbildning AB (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish vocational education partner in 2019 Erasmus+ project for hooldustöötaja and lapsehoidja programs.
• The Federation of Swedish Ostrobothnia for Education and Culture / YA Vocational College (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish partner in 2019 Erasmus+ project for vocational student exchanges.
• Stichting Chr onderwijsgroep Vallei en Gelderland-Midden (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch partner in 2019 Erasmus+ project for vocational education exchanges.
• Stichting Regionaal Opleidingen Centrum Rivor (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch partner in 2019 Erasmus+ project.
• Helsingin kaupunki/opetusvirasto (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Helsinki vocational education institution, partner in 2016 Erasmus+ project for hooldustöötaja and lapsehoidja exchanges.
• EAOO (European Academy of Orthodontics)minorOthersEuropean professional network membership for orthodontic education and research exchange.
• IUHPE (International Union for Health Promotion and Education)minorOthersInternational health promotion network membership enabling global knowledge exchange in health education.
• EAHIL (European Association for Health Information and Libraries)minorOthersEuropean health libraries association membership for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• EBHC (Evidence-Based Health Care)minorOthersEvidence-based healthcare practice network supporting research-informed teaching.
• ENOTHE (European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education)minorOthersEuropean network for occupational therapy education, enabling curriculum exchange and professional standards alignment.
• EURASHE (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education)minorOthersAssociation of higher education institutions in Europe for policy engagement and best practice exchange.
• COHEHRE (Community Health and Education Research and Resources)minorOthersEuropean network for community health and education research collaboration.
• EANS (European Association for Nursing Studies)minorOthersEuropean nursing studies association for research collaboration and academic exchange.
• EFAD (European Federation of Nursing Diagnoses)minorOthersEuropean federation for nursing diagnosis standards and education.
• EFAP (European Federation of Aquatic Animals)minorOthersEuropean federation for aquatic animal health (referenced in network membership listing).
• EfVET (European Forum for Vocational Education and Training)minorOthersEuropean forum for vocational education and training policy and practice exchange.
• NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association)minorOthersNANDA nursing diagnosis network enabling adoption of international nursing classification standards.
• STN (Simulation Technology Network)minorOthersSimulation technology network for healthcare education, supporting the institution's simulation-based training programs.
• MiMO - Midwife Strategic Partnership (Ämmaemanda õppekava strateegiline partnerlus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for the midwifery curriculum, developing enhanced midwifery education programs through international collaboration.
• Education and Health for UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development project supporting education and health sector recovery and development in Ukraine.
• Care about ITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment project focused on digital skills and IT integration in healthcare education and practice.
• Can You See the Big Picture? (Geriaatrilise hindamise oskuste väljaõppeprogramm õdedele)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeriatric assessment skills training program for nurses developed through international cooperation.
• DigiCanTrain (Digital Skills Training for Healthcare Professionals in Oncology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project developing digital skills training for oncology healthcare professionals.
• Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla (North Estonia Medical Centre)coreOthersMajor teaching hospital partner. Head of the hospital serves as chairman of the institution's supervisory council. Practicum placements for nursing, emergency medicine technician, and other programs.
• Tallinna Lastehaigla (Tallinn Children's Hospital)coreOthersPractice cooperation partner. Nursing and vocational program practicum coordination meetings held regularly to develop practice collaboration.
• Pärnu Haigla (Pärnu Hospital)coreOthersRegional hospital partner. Chairman of the board attended the tribute event for former rector Ülle Ernits.
• Lääne-Tallinna Keskhaigla (West-Tallinn Central Hospital)coreOthersMajor teaching hospital partner. Board member participated in institution events.
• Järvamaa Haigla (Järva County Hospital)minorOthersRegional hospital partner. Development manager attended institutional events.
• Narva Haigla (Narva Hospital)minorOthersRegional hospital partner. Director attended institutional events.
• Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool (Tallinn University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding joint international week partner since 2014, co-organizing annual international weeks with partner universities from multiple countries.
• Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool (Tartu Health Care College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian health care college network partner. Emergency medicine technician program includes lecturer from Tartu Health Care College on the program council.
• Tallinna Ülikool (Tallinn University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner. Professor from Tallinn University's Institute of Social Sciences (sotsiaaltervishoiu) participated in institutional events.
• Tallinna Tehnikaülikool / Tallinn University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university partner. Director of the Institute of Health Technologies and associate professor attended institutional events.
• Sisekaitseakadeemia (Estonian Academy of Internal Affairs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in joint international week (2018) on the theme 'Prevention. Risk. Responsibility'. Students participated in rescue exercises at the Sisekaitseakadeemia Väike-Maarja training complex.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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