Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool

What Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool does

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool (Tallinn Health Care College) is an Estonian non-profit University of Applied Sciences (kõrgkool) headquartered in Tallinn with a regional structural unit in Kohtla-Järve. The institution delivers a multi-tiered healthcare education portfolio spanning vocational training (care worker, childcare worker, dental assistant, healthcare secretary, activity leader, emergency medical technician, assistive device specialist, sterilization technician), applied higher education leading to professional bachelor's-level qualifications (nursing, pharmacy, dental technology, optometry, health promotion, midwifery, occupational therapy), and a master's program in Health Sciences (Terviseteadus). It also operates continuing education courses and professional certification exams for healthcare professionals. Its core technology is standard educational infrastructure: Moodle as the e-learning platform, Tahvel for curriculum management and study tracking, and GuavaHR for internal HR processes.

The institution produces approximately 404 new healthcare specialists annually, with graduates entering hospitals, family doctor centers, dental clinics, pharmacies, nursing homes, and social welfare institutions across Estonia. The business model is anchored on state-funded (RE) study places financed by the Estonian government budget, supplemented by privately-funded (REV) tuition study places, continuing education fees, and select paid services (room rental, nutrition counseling, medical technical education services). Admissions operate through the national SAIS (Sisseastumise Infosüsteem) during designated summer and winter windows, with competitive selection based on Estonian language proficiency, interviews, and motivation. The college maintains an extensive international partnership network (Erasmus+ accreditation through 2027, plus bilateral agreements with institutions in Denmark, Germany, Spain, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands) and holds membership in numerous European healthcare education networks.

Name

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool

Legal name

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool

Website

https://ttk.ee

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool is an Estonian non-profit University of Applied Sciences providing vocational, applied bachelor's, and master's-level healthcare education to students nationwide, producing qualified nurses, pharmacists, dental technicians, and allied health professionals for Estonian healthcare institutions.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Healthcare vocational education
• Applied higher education
• Nursing education programs
• Continuing professional development
• Healthcare workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-funded education (RE): Free higher professional education and vocational education funded by government budget
2. Privately-funded education (REV): Fee-based education for self-paying students on state-licensed programs
3. Continuing education and training services: Various fee-based professional development and continuing education programs for healthcare professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool delivers multi-level healthcare and social-care education in Estonia, offering applied higher education (bachelor's-level) programs in nursing, pharmacy, dental technology, optometry, health promotion, midwifery, and occupational therapy; master's studies in health sciences; and vocational programs for care workers, childcare workers, dental assistants, healthcare secretaries, activity leaders, emergency medical technicians, assistive device specialists, and sterilization technicians. The institution supplements degree education with continuing education courses, a Moodle-based e-learning platform, Erasmus+ international mobility, and workplace-based clinical training across Estonian hospitals, family doctor centers, dental clinics, pharmacies, and social-care institutions.

Product overview

Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool is a higher educational institution offering a multi-level portfolio of health and social care programs. The institution operates three main program tiers: Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe (applied higher education with 7 bachelor's-level programs including nursing, pharmacy, midwifery, and occupational therapy), Magistriõpe (master's level health sciences), and Kutseõpe (vocational programs including care worker, dental assistant, emergency medical technician, and others). Supporting services include the Moodle-powered e-learning platform (E-õpe), Erasmus+ international mobility programs, and workplace-based learning formats. Continuing education (Täienduskoolitused) rounds out the portfolio with language courses and professional certification programs.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe (Applied Higher Education) A three-and-a-half to four-year professional higher education program leading to a bachelor's degree and qualified profession. Covers fields including nursing (Õde), pharmacy (Farmatseut), dental technology (Hambatehnik), optometry (Optometrist), health promotion (Tervisedendus), midwifery (Ämmaemand), and occupational therapy (Tegevusterapeut). Available on state-funded (RE) and privately-funded (REV) study places.
• Magistriõpe (Master's Studies in Health Sciences) Master's degree program in Health Sciences (Terviseteadus) focused on advanced research and specialization in healthcare. Available during the summer admission period.
• Kutseõpe (Vocational Education) Vocational training programs including care worker (Hooldustöötaja), childminder levels 4 and 5 (Lapsehoidja), dental assistant (Hambaraviassistent), health secretary (Tervishoiusekretär), activity leader (Tegevusjuhendaja), emergency medical technician (Erakorralise meditsiini tehnik), assistive device specialist (Abivahendispetsialist), and sterilization technician. Available on state-funded (RE) and privately-funded (REV) study places.
• Täienduskoolitused (Continuing Education and Training) Short courses and professional development programs including language training, Estonian language courses, support for students with dyslexia, professional certification exams for nurses, midwives, optometry professionals, and pharmacists, and other continuing education offerings.
• Rahvusvaheline õpiränne (International Mobility Programs) Erasmus+ student and staff mobility programs enabling international study and internship placements across Europe, including vocational training exchanges with partners in Denmark, Germany, Spain, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands. The college holds Erasmus accreditation for vocational education mobility 2024-2027.
• E-õpe (E-Learning Platform) Online learning platform powered by Moodle, providing distance education and blended learning opportunities, integrated with the Tahvel study information system for academic records.
• Praktika- ja töökohapõhine õpe (Workplace-Based Learning) Training format where one-third of instruction occurs at the college and two-thirds takes place at a workplace with a workplace supervisor, available for various vocational programs. Delivered in coordination with Estonian clinical practice bases.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Erasmus+ mobility accreditation enabling student and staff exchanges with partner institutions across Europe. The college received Erasmus accreditation for vocational education mobility 2024-2027.
• Social- og Sundhedsskolen Syd (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for vocational education student exchanges in health and social care fields.
• Social- og Sundhedsskolen Esbjerg (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for student exchange programs in healthcare and social welfare sectors.
• Social- og Sundhedsskolen Fyn (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education exchange partner in Denmark for healthcare students.
• Social- og Sundhedsskolen, FVH (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish partner institution for vocational training exchanges.
• Oberstufenzentrum Elbe-Elster (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner for care worker, childcare worker, and activity leader student exchanges.
• Hospital der Mar Institut FP Sanitaria (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner for healthcare secretary student exchange programs.
• Fagskulen Vestland (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian vocational education partner for childcare worker exchanges.
• Axxell Utbildning AB (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish vocational education institution partner for student exchanges.
• The Federation of Swedish Ostrobothnia for Education and Culture/YA - Vocational College of Ostrobothnia (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish partner for vocational education exchanges.
• Stichting Chr onderwijsgroep Vallei en Gelderland-Midden (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch vocational training partner institution.
• Stichting Regionaal Opleidingen Centrum Rivor (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch ROC partner for vocational education exchanges.
• Lounais-Suomen koulutuskuntayhtymä (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish vocational education consortium partner.
• Helsingin kaupunki/opetusvirasto (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Helsinki education authority partner for student exchanges.
• Stadin AO (Helsinki, Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Helsinki vocational education institution visited for international staff mobility exchange in May 2026 to share experiences in vocational education and career counseling practices.
• Ukraine Research Global CoalitionstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition signed by Rector Ülle Ernits joining global initiative for Ukraine research studies. Witnessed by Olena Zelenska and Sirje Karis.
• EAOO (European Academy of Orthodontics)minorOthersInternational professional network membership for orthodontal education.
• IUHPE (International Union for Health Promotion and Education)minorOthersGlobal health promotion network membership.
• EAHIL (European Association for Health Information and Libraries)minorOthersEuropean health information libraries association membership.
• EBHC (Evidence-Based Health Care)minorOthersEvidence-based healthcare practice network.
• ENOTHE (European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education)minorOthersEuropean occupational therapy education network.
• EURASHE (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education)minorOthersHigher education institutions association membership.
• COHEHRE (The Community of Healthcare, Educational, Religious and other Entities)minorOthersHealthcare and education network for mobility and exchange.
• EANS (European Academy of Nursing Science)minorOthersEuropean nursing science academic network.
• EFAD (European Federation of Nursing Associations)minorOthersEuropean nursing federation membership.
• EFAP (European Federation of Audiology Professionals)minorOthersEuropean audiology professionals network.
• EfVET (European Forum for Technical and Vocational Education and Training)minorOthersEuropean TVET forum membership for vocational education.
• NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association)minorOthersNursing diagnosis association membership.
• STN (Society of Nurse Scientists, Italy)minorOthersItalian nursing research society membership.
• Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool (Tallinn University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint international weeks conducted annually since 2014, hosting participants from 8-23 countries each year for cultural exchange and professional development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diakonia University of Applied Sciences: Finnish University of Applied Sciences with healthcare, social services, and nursing programs delivered through a similar workplace-based learning model. Comparable as a Nordic applied higher education peer focused on health and well-being professions.
• Savonia University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS with healthcare programs (nursing, midwifery, emergency care) targeting regional workforce needs. Comparable in scope and applied health education model, with similar Erasmus+ mobility partnerships.
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences: Largest Finnish University of Applied Sciences with extensive health and nursing programs (over 20 health-related degree programs). Comparable in scale, multi-tier structure, and applied health sciences focus across nursing, rehabilitation, and public health.
• JAMK University of Applied Sciences: Finnish University of Applied Sciences offering nursing, physiotherapy, and healthcare degree programs with strong clinical placement networks. Comparable as a Nordic applied health education institution with similar workplace-based learning pedagogy.
• Tartu Health Care College: Estonian applied higher education institution offering nursing, physiotherapy, and biomedical laboratory science programs under the same national SAIS admissions system. Directly comparable as the only other major Estonian healthcare-focused higher education institution with similar vocational-to-bachelor's program structure.
• Axxell Utbildning AB: Finnish vocational education institution partnering with TTK for student exchanges in health and social care fields. Comparable as a Nordic vocational health education provider focused on caregiver, nurse, and social service training.
• Tallinn Health Care College / Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool: (Self-reference, included for completeness as the subject institution.)

Broad incumbents

• Tartu Ülikool (University of Tartu): Estonia's flagship university with medical faculty offering medicine, pharmacy, and nursing programs. A broader incumbent providing overlapping healthcare degrees at higher academic levels and competing for the same top Estonian students.

Regional players

• Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool (Tallinn University of Applied Sciences): Tallinn-based partner institution that has co-hosted annual international weeks with TTK since 2014. While focused on engineering and technology rather than healthcare, it serves a comparable Estonian applied higher education role and represents a regional institutional peer.

Emerging players

• Samfundet Folkhälsan: Finnish health-promoting organization operating education and vocational programs in health and social care. Comparable as a Nordic non-profit providing specialized health education and continuous learning programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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