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Tartu Health Care College

Tartu, 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
1811

Overview

Tartu Health Care College (Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool) is a public higher education institution located at Nooruse 5, Tartu, Estonia (postal code 50411). Founded in 1811, it is the leading specialist higher education institution for healthcare in Estonia, offering 15 curricula across three study levels: professional higher education (rakenduskõrgharidus), master's degree programmes, and vocational education (kutseõpe). Professional higher education programmes include Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Biomedical Laboratory Science, and Environmental Health Specialist. Vocational programmes include Care Worker, Childminder, Emergency Medical Technician, Masseur/Masseuse, Client Worker for People with Mental Health Problems, and Podologist. Master's programmes are offered in Radiography (specialisation: Radiotherapy), Physiotherapy (specialisation: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy), and Health Sciences — the latter two taught in English and open to international applicants. The college is institutionally accredited by the Estonian Quality Agency for Higher Education (HAKA) with a positive decision dated 27 April 2020, valid until 27 April 2027. It participates in the Erasmus+ programme and has over 82 partner institutions in 22 countries. The college maintains a student dormitory and a student council, and promotes health literacy through community outreach activities.

Fields of study

  • Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Physiotherapy
  • Radiography
  • Biomedical Laboratory Science
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Sciences
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Care Work
  • Podology

Accreditation: Estonian Quality Agency for Higher Education (HAKA)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
February 2028
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
admission@tartuh.ee

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

Tuition & costs

International students

€4,500 / year

From about $4,860 / year

Domestic students

€4,500 / year

Tuition fee is 4500 EUR per academic year for both English-taught master's programmes. Tuition waivers are available: for Master's in Radiography — for the best Estonian and EU applicants and one best Ukrainian applicant; for Master's in Physiotherapy — for one best Ukrainian applicant. Fees are paid per semester before the start of each semester.

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

Programs

Programs offered by Tartu Health Care College
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Master's Programme in Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)Estonian · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesVaries—
Master's Programme in Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's2 years€4,500 / yearVariesexpected 2027
Master's Programme in Radiography (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's2 years€4,500 / yearVariesexpected 2027

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