Tartu Applied Health Sciences University (Estonian: Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool) is a higher education institution in Tartu, located at Nooruse 5.
It is the only higher education institution in Estonia that trains radiology technicians, bioanalysts, and healthcare specialists. In total, the university offers six higher education programs, six vocational education programs, and three master’s degree programs.
The current rector of the university is Jaan Looga.
History Professor Christian Friedrich von Deutsch established a school for midwives in Tartu in 1811. Throughout its history of over 200 years, the institution has existed under many different names and has provided instruction in several areas of specialisation and levels of study. In 2005, the school was renamed Tartu Health Care College.
Classes were previously conducted in various buildings until the college opened its own dedicated study building in 2011.
Since the beginning of 2025, the official English name of college has been Tartu Applied Health Sciences University.
Curricula Vocational education programmes Care Worker Childminder Emergency Medical Technician Masseur / Masseuse Client Worker for People with Mental Health Problems Podologist
Higher education programmes Nursing Midwifery Radiography Physiotherapy Biomedical Laboratory Science Environmental Health Specialist
Master’s Programmes Radiography Physiotherapy Health Sciences
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