The aim of the cooperation agreement signed on 18.05. 2006 in Paide is to centralize the potential, achievements, knowledge, skills and experienced of Estonian applied higher education institutions to develop the evel of applied higher education and educational policy in Estonia.   

To reach the set aims applied education institutions cooperate through the Council of Applied Education Institutions rectors.

Agreement was signed by:
Estonian Information Technology College, Rector Kalle Tammemäe
Estonian Maritime Academy, Rector Peeter Järvelaid
Estonian National Defence College
Mainor Business School, Rector Mati Lukas
Estonian Academy of State Defence, Rector Priit Männik
Tallinn College of Engineering, Rector Arvi Altmäe
Tallinn Health College, Rector Ülle Ernits
Tartu Art College, Rector Vallo Nuust
Tartu Aviation College, Rector Villu Mikita
Tartu School of Health Care, Rector Anneli Kannus