Established in 2005, Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool (Tartu Health Care College) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Tartu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tartu County. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool (TTHKK) is a very small coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool (TTHKK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Estonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TTHKK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.