Tallinn Health Care College's New Rector Ulvi Kõrgemaa Takes Office amid Record Interest

Ulvi Kõrgemaa, the former academic vice-rector of Tallinn Health Care College, has become the institution's new rector. She holds a doctorate in social work and is taking the helm at a time when applicant numbers have reached record levels. Kõrgemaa plans to expand the college's role in raising public health awareness and introduce more innovative teaching methods to education.

Ulvi Kõrgemaa has officially taken office as rector of Tallinn Health Care College, replacing her previous position as academic vice-rector. Kõrgemaa holds a doctorate in social work and brings both academic and administrative experience to the college's leadership.

The new rector faces substantial responsibilities: the college is confronted with record numbers of student applicants, demonstrating that interest in health care education in Estonia has grown significantly. This presents both opportunities and challenges for ensuring quality education for an increasingly larger group of interested students.

Innovative Methods in Focus

Kõrgemaa has announced her intention to continue and deepen the college's role in shaping public health awareness. She has also set the goal of introducing increasingly innovative methods into teaching practice, which would better prepare students for the demands of today's health care sector.

Tallinn Health Care College is one of Estonia's leading applied universities that trains health care and social work specialists. In light of record admission interest figures, the college has the opportunity to strengthen its position in Estonia's health care education landscape and contribute even more to the preparation of qualified professionals.