Student tutors support first-year students and incoming international exchange students in adapting to the study environment and starting their studies successfully. They also help first-year students address challenges that may arise during the beginning of their studies.

Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences provides a range of student support services to help students throughout their studies. These services include academic counselling, psychological counselling, career counselling and tutoring.

Communication with tutors is confidential. This means that your tutor will not share the information with anyone else.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a tutor.

The tutors at Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences for the autumn semester of 2026 are:
 

Milana Arm - milana.arm@student.ttk.ee

My name is Milana, and I am studying to become a childminder. I became a tutor because I enjoy communicating with people and helping others. I am open and cheerful, and I understand that managing on your own can seem 
difficult at first. You can always contact me with any questions you may have.

Reigo Raud - reigo.raud@student.ttk.ee

My name is Reigo Raud and I am studying Mental Health Nursing in the Health Sciences programme at Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences.

As a tutor, it is important to me that every student – whether starting their first year or coming from further away – feels welcome and supported at the beginning of their studies. From my own experience, I know that adjusting to a new study and living environment can be exciting but also challenging. I am happy to help with questions related to student life and adjusting to the university environment.

I value open communication, trust and a supportive atmosphere where you can always ask questions. I am happy to support you throughout your studies and help you feel comfortable and confident at Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences.

Kersti Steinwald - kersti.steinwald@student.ttk.ee

My name is Kersti Steinwald and I am a second-year Pharmacy student at Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences. Having already adjusted to student life myself, I am happy to help new students who are still finding their way.

From my own experience, I know that arriving in a new city or country can be challenging at first and that many questions may come up. That is why I am here to help you find answers to questions related to both everyday life and your studies.

Feel free to contact me and we can find solutions together.

Good Practice Guidelines for Student Guidance at Tallinn Health Care University of Applied Sciences

The aim of academic counselling is to support students with academic and study-related matters and to help them find solutions to situations that may arise during their studies. Through academic counselling, students can receive guidance and information on topics including:

• study regulations and academic procedures;
• practical training arrangements;
• planning, extending and terminating academic leave;
• study volume and study load requirements;
• exmatriculation;
• studying abroad as an exchange student (student mobility);
• recognition of prior learning and work experience;
• support for students with special educational needs, including information on available assistive technologies and reasonable accommodations.

The aim of psychological counselling is to support students’ mental well-being and help them address personal and study-related challenges. Psychological counselling is available, among other things, for:

• personal development issues (self-esteem, loss of motivation, assertiveness difficulties, etc.);
• psychological support related to health conditions (acute or chronic illness, stress, depression, etc.);
• crisis counselling (major life events such as serious illness, bereavement, grief, divorce, etc.);

• study-related difficulties (time management and planning, exam or presentation anxiety, and developing effective learning strategies for meaningful learning, etc.).

  Please note: Psychological counselling is available only to students of the Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences.

   

  Psychological counselling is provided by:

  Marika Merits (EST, ENG, RUS)

  Advance registration by email (marika.merits@ttk.ee) is required for counselling. Counselling sessions take place on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Tallinn. If a student's study location is outside Tallinn, counselling can be arranged online. Grief counselling is provided at the earliest available opportunity, including on other weekdays, depending on the circumstances and availability.

  Marii Haak (EST, ENG)

  Advance registration by email (marii@tasakaalustuudio.ee) is required for counselling. All counselling sessions are conducted online.

   

  Counselling is free of charge, regardless of the student's study mode, study load, or academic leave status.

Career counselling is provided by the respective academic units and the Vocational Education Department as part of their regular activities, as well as by the Study Department (e.g. recognition of prior learning and work experience).

Through career counselling, students can receive guidance on topics including:

• analysis and planning of education and working life, and setting goals;
• identifying learning and work experience, and acquired skills to support career planning;
• career opportunities and prospects;
• work ethics and the development of professional values;
• short- and long-term career goals; career confidence, work motivation and competitiveness;
• support for students with special educational needs, including information on learning needs, available assistive technologies and reasonable accommodations.

Eesti Töötukassa (The Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund) offers free career counselling across Estonia. To find the most convenient location and contact a career counsellor, visit www.minukarjaar.ee/en.

Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences supports students whose studies may be affected by a health condition, disability, long-term illness, learning difficulty or another situation that may make participation in studies more challenging.

Together, we can identify suitable solutions to support your learning journey while ensuring that the requirements and learning outcomes of the curriculum are maintained.

Who is the counselling for?

Counselling is available to students whose studies may be affected by, for example:

• a physical, visual, hearing or other disability;
• a chronic or long-term illness;
• a temporary health condition (e.g. recovery from surgery or an injury);
• ADHD;
• autism spectrum condition;
• dyslexia or other learning difficulties;
• mental health difficulties;
• another situation that affects learning or participation in practical training.

You can also seek support if you are unsure whether you are eligible for adjustments.

What support do we provide?

The Student Support Services Counsellor can help you to:

• identify and discuss your individual support needs;
• find suitable adjustments to support your studies;
• provide guidance on academic and study-related arrangements;
• plan adjustments related to practical training, where necessary;
• cooperate with lecturers and practical training supervisors;
• refer you to other support services when needed.

Possible adjustments

Depending on the student’s individual needs, adjustments may include, for example:

• additional time for completing assessments;
• alternative assessment methods;
• flexible study arrangements;
• the use of assistive devices;
• additional Estonian language support.
   

Please note: Adjustments are agreed on an individual basis. They do not change the learning outcomes or assessment criteria of the curriculum.

Student support and adjustments to learning and teaching are regulated by the Regulations on Student Support and Adjustments to Learning and Teaching.

Read the Regulations on Student Support and Adjustments to Learning and Teaching