Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor

What Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor does

Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor (EEK Mainor), legal entity AS Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor (registry code 10588537), is Estonia's largest private university of applied sciences, operating under Mainor Grupp with campuses in Tallinn (headquarters at Suur-Sõjamäe 10a, Ülemiste City) and Tartu (Pepleri 6). It delivers state-accredited (HAKA) bachelor's programmes (Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe) in IT, management, design and related fields, master's programmes (Magistriõpe), Open University short courses (Avatud Kõrgkool) in both cities, micro-credentials (Mikrokraadid), and bespoke corporate training (Tellimuskoolitused), with over 200 industry guest lecturers and a student body drawn from 30 nationalities.

The institution is supported by a Moodle learning management environment and a dedicated ÕIS student information system, with free Microsoft Office 365 Education (including 100 GB OneDrive) provisioned to all students and staff, a physical book locker linking to the Estonian National Library's ESTER catalogue, and a Tark Linn (Smart City) research article collection maintained by a named research team. Supporting services include Erasmus+ international mobility (including Blended Intensive Programmes such as the April 2026 'Digital You' offering), VÕTA prior-learning validation, a virtual campus tour, premises rental, an alumni association (Vilistlaskogu), and a student union (Üliõpilasesindus).

Revenue is generated through tuition across the bachelor's, master's, Open University, micro-credential, and custom-corporate-training programmes, supplemented by premises rental and a donation channel, all distributed across a domestic Estonian footprint with international exchange via the Erasmus+ partner network. EFMD Global membership and the HAKA quality mark underpin brand and regulatory standing, while the Ülemiste City location anchors employer and ecosystem integration.

Name

Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor

Legal name

AS Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor

Website

https://eek.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor is Estonia's largest private applied university, delivering HAKA-accredited bachelor's, master's, Open University, and micro-credential programmes across Tallinn and Tartu campuses for Estonian and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Applied higher education
• Bachelor degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• Micro-credential programs
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees for applied higher education (Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe): Recurring tuition (Õppemaks) for bachelor's-level applied higher education programs leading to a bachelor's degree; structured into 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic years
2. Master's program tuition (Magistriõpe): Recurring tuition for master's-level study programs in management, IT, and other fields
3. Open University continuing-education courses (Avatud Kõrgkool): Short paid courses delivered in Tallinn and Tartu (Kursused Tallinnas, Kursused Tartus) covering management, marketing, finance, etc., with periodic intake
4. Micro-credentials (Mikrokraadid): Compact, flexible 'learning snacks' offered as discrete paid programs, distinct from full degrees
5. Custom corporate training (Tellimuskoolitused): B2B custom training and consulting services offered to companies, coordinated through Margit Puik (täienduskoolituste koordinaator)
6. Premises rental (Ruumide rent): Rental of university facilities for events and external use
7. Donations and support (Toeta): Donation / sponsorship channel for supporters of the institution

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor (EEK Mainor) is Estonia's largest private university of applied sciences, delivering state-accredited applied higher education at the bachelor's and master's levels, with specializations in IT, management, and graphic design. It complements degree programs with continuing-education short courses (Open University), micro-credentials, and bespoke corporate training, all taught largely by over 200 industry practitioners as guest lecturers at its Tallinn and Tartu campuses.

Product overview

Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkool Mainor is a single-institution applied higher education provider (the largest private university in Estonia) delivering a portfolio of degree and non-degree programmes rather than a unified technology platform. The core offering is Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe (Applied Higher Education / Bachelor's programmes), complemented by Magistriõpe (Master's programmes), Avatud Kõrgkool (Open University continuing education courses in Tallinn and Tartu), Mikrokraadid (Micro-credentials including an IT micro-credential), and Tellimuskoolitused (bespoke corporate training). Supporting services include the Raamatukogu (library) and its Tark Linn (Smart City) research article collection, the Erasmus+ mobility programme (with Erasmus+ BIP short courses such as 'Digital You'), VÕTA (prior learning validation), Virtuaaltuur (campus virtual tour), Koolikülastused (school visits programme), Ruumide rent (premises rental), and the Vilistlaskogu (Alumni Association) and Üliõpilasesindus (Student Union). The Tallinn campus at Suur-Sõjamäe 10a in Ülemiste City is the main site, with a second site in Tartu (Pepleri 6), and delivery is supported by digital infrastructure including Moodle (ÕIS student information system), Microsoft Office 365 Education with OneDrive, and a Tark Linn 'Smart City' research resources section.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rakenduskõrgharidusõpe (Applied Higher Education / Bachelor's Programmes)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 guest lecturers from industry (ülal 200 külalislektori)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Ülemiste CityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost campus partner. EEK Mainor is located in the heart of Ülemiste City, the Baltic's largest business campus (18,000 talents, 3 billion EUR revenue in 2024, target 2,000 residents by 2030, 73 different nationalities). The school collaborates with local companies in the campus, drawing on the talent pool and industry network. Co-hosts events such as the Ülemiste City tervisekonverents.
• Ericsson EstoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner. Ericsson Estonia participates in the EEK Mainor partner ecosystem, providing industry expertise and contributing to the over-200 guest lecturer pool. Logo displayed in the partner row of the homepage.
• ABB EstoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner. ABB Estonia contributes to the partner ecosystem shown on the homepage, supporting IT, engineering, and management education at EEK Mainor.
• LevellabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner (Estonian technology/consulting firm). Logo displayed in homepage partner row, contributing to EEK Mainor's industry network and guest-lecturer ecosystem.
• PrologcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner. Prolog (prolog.ee) is part of EEK Mainor's partner ecosystem, supporting applied education in IT, logistics, and business.
• Vilniaus Kolegija (Vilnius University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university in Lithuania. Featured in the homepage partner row, supporting cross-border academic collaboration and likely Erasmus+ exchange activity.
• Instituto Politécnico do Porto (IPP) / Ensino Superior PúblicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university in Portugal. Featured in homepage partner row, supporting international academic exchange and collaboration.
• Eesti Turundajate Liit (Estonian Marketing Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry/association partner. EEK Mainor collaborates with the Estonian Marketing Association (turundajateliit.ee) for the marketing specialization and industry exposure.
• Eesti Kvaliteediühing (Estonian Quality Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry/association partner. Listed in homepage partner row, supporting EEK Mainor's quality management specialization and standards awareness.
• RKRNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry/brand partner displayed in homepage partner row.
• EFMD GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational management-education association. EEK Mainor is a member (efmdglobal.org) and displays the EFMD Global logo on the partner row of the homepage.
• Tervisemuuseum (Health Museum)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partner. Provides EEK Mainor school-visit package for 11th-12th grade gymnasium students, including group tour of 'Avameelselt Sinu kehast' (exhibition 45-60 min) at 7 EUR/person (regular 8 EUR) + 30 EUR group guidance (regular 40 EUR), and science theater 'Avalik lahkamine' (60 min) at 8 EUR/person (regular 10 EUR).
• Rakett69 TeadusstuudiodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partner. Provides EEK Mainor school-visit package including science-session participation (up to 30 people) at 200 EUR (regular 250 EUR); sessions at 9.00/9.30, 12.00/12.30, 15.00/15.30.
• Trampolino Batuudikeskus (Trampoline Center)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool-visit leisure partner. Offers EEK Mainor school groups entry at 5 EUR/person (regular 9.50 EUR).
• Verston OÜcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool-visit industry partner. Hosts EEK Mainor school visits to demonstrate circular-economy principles; cited in a student testimonial from Rakvere Riigigümnaasium.
• Mrs WaffleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering partner. Offers -15% menu discount to EEK Mainor school-visit groups.
• Vapiano ÜlemisteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner. Offers -10% menu discount to EEK Mainor school-visit groups.
• FredominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner. Offers -10% lunch discount (7-16) to EEK Mainor school-visit groups.
• Ülemiste keskus (Ülemiste Center / Mall)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool-visit leisure partner. Offers EEK Mainor school groups a free ~45 min excursion to parts of the shopping center not normally accessible to the public.
• Perekliiniku Tervisekeskus (Family Clinic Health Center)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth partner in the new Ülemiste Tervisemaja (Health House). Provides free visit for EEK Mainor school groups with mini-lectures on youth health (nutrition, sleep, mental wellbeing).
• Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu (National Library of Estonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary partner. EEK Mainor students and staff can register as National Library readers to access licensed databases and e-services; physical book locker at Ülemiste Center (open 08:00-22:00) allows pickup of National Library orders via ID-card or library card, integrated with the ESTER catalog.
• Microsoft (Office 365 Education program)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner. All EEK Mainor students and lecturers receive free Microsoft Office 365 Education access, including 100 GB OneDrive cloud storage, accessible via eek.ee email and ÕIS password.
• AVARAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner. Co-branded news article on 15.05.2026: 'AVARA ja EEK Mainor: turundajaid on küllaldaselt, aga tööturg ei vaja enam "Canva-spetsialiste"' - industry dialogue on marketing-talent needs.
• Mainor GruppflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent/group affiliation. Whistleblowing channel ([email protected]) and web form (EST/ENG/RUS) are operated at the Mainor Grupp level and cover Eesti Ettevõtluskõrgkooliga Mainor as part of the group.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BPP University: UK-based private university focused on applied professional education (law, business, health) with strong industry-practitioner teaching. Comparable business-model archetype for a practitioner-led, tuition-funded private HE provider.
• Tallinn University: Public university in Tallinn focused on humanities, social sciences, and education. Competes for adult learners and continuing-education students in the same Tallinn catchment as EEK Mainor.
• University of Tartu: Estonia's largest and oldest public university, the strongest academic brand in the country. Operates EEK Mainor's Tartu study centre's competitive backdrop, particularly for management and social-science degrees.
• Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech): Estonia's flagship public technical university, the dominant incumbent for IT, engineering, and business/management education. Competes head-on with EEK Mainor for applied bachelor's candidates but at subsidized or free tuition.

Regional players

• Kaunas University of Applied Sciences (Kauno Kolegija): Lithuanian applied sciences institution with a similar bachelor-level applied HE portfolio. Comparable in scale and curriculum structure as a regional peer in the Baltic private/public applied HE landscape.
• Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga): Private business school in the Baltic region with a similar practitioner-led, English-language model. Comparable in mission and audience to EEK Mainor but located in neighboring Latvia, providing a regional benchmark.
• ISM University of Management and Economics: Private business university in Lithuania with applied bachelor/master programs and English-language delivery. Direct comparable in scale and mission within the Baltic private higher-education market.

Emerging players

• Hult International Business School: Global private business school with practice-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs in multiple countries. Comparable in targeting career-focused learners with practitioner-led teaching and global mobility.

Direct peers

• Vilniaus Kolegija (Vilnius University of Applied Sciences): Lithuanian applied HE institution that is a named EEK Mainor partner in the homepage partner row. Offers applied bachelor programs in similar fields (business, IT) with a comparable applied-practitioner orientation.
• Estonian Business School (EBS): Private business university in Estonia offering bachelor's, master's, and executive education in management, IT, and entrepreneurship. Most direct competitor for paid, practice-oriented business and IT degrees in the same Tallinn market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eek-vilistlaskogu-euas-alumni

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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