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Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences

Tallinn, Estonia

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
1940

Overview

Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences (Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool) is a public higher education institution located in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 1940 as Tallinn Medical School. It was renamed Tallinn Health College in 2008, Tallinn Health Care College until September 2026, and adopted its current name on 12 September 2026. The institution absorbed Kohtla-Järve Medical School in 2006 and maintains a branch campus in Kohtla-Järve (Ida-Virumaa) in addition to its main campus at Kännu 67, Tallinn. A student dormitory is operated at Nõmme tee 49, Tallinn. The college specialises in health sciences and offers professional higher education programs in nursing, pharmacy, dental technology, optometry, health promotion, midwifery, and occupational therapy, as well as a master's program in health sciences and a range of vocational programs. Institutional accreditation was granted by the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA) with a positive decision on 27 April 2020, valid until 27 April 2027. The institution holds an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and participates in Erasmus+ and Nordplus mobility programs. DEQAR ID: DEQARINST0754; Erasmus code: EE TALLINN12.

Fields of study

  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental Technology
  • Optometry
  • Health Promotion
  • Midwifery
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Health Sciences
  • Care Work
  • Emergency Medical Technology

Accreditation: Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
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Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Ämmaemand (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Farmatseut (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Hambatehnik (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Õde (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Optometrist (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Tegevusterapeut (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Tervisedendus (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Terviseteadus (opens in a new tab)Master's—VariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.