Assessment Committees of the Initial and Re-Assessment of Study Programme Groups

On this page you will find the assessment committees for initial and re-assessment of study programme groups by year and by higher education institution.

2025

The Estonian Free Church Theological Seminary

Theology and Society Master`s programme

  • Maarja Beerkens (Chair) – Vice-Dean, Associate Professor, Universiteit Leiden (The Netherlands)
  • Matthew Kitching (Secretary) – PhD Student, Edinburgh Business School and Heriot-Watt University (UK)
  • Joke van Saane – Rector, University of Humanistic Studies (The Netherlands)
  • Priit Rohtmets – Associate Professor, University of Tartu (Estonia)
  • Ringo Ringvee – Advisor, Ministry of Interior (Estonia)

2023

University of Tartu

Medicine study programme group, master’s studies

  • Lilian Azzopardi (Chair) – Professor and Head of Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta (Malta)
  • Marja Airaksinen – Professor of Social Pharmacy, Head of Clinical Pharmacy Group, University of Helsinki (Finland)
  • Robert Khachatryan – Member of the panel from outside higher education institutions. Head of Quality Control Section, Department of Education and Knowledge, Government of Abu Dhabi (ADEK) (United Arab Emirates)
  • Kristel Jakobson-Pallo – Member of the panel who has graduated a higher education institution no longer than a year ago. PwC Advisors Estonia, Senior Consultant (Estonia)

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied  Sciences

Information technology SPG

  • Urve Mets (Chair) – SA Kutsekoda, OSKA vanemuuringujuht
  • Peeter Normak – Tallinn Univeristy, Professor, Director of the Institute of Digital Technologies
  • Kalle Tammemäe – Tallinn University of Technology, Director of IT College T
  • Marek Kusmin – Codeborne OÜ, co-owner, Software Developer
  • Engel-Mari Mölder – Tallinn Univeristy of Technology, student

Tartu Health Care College

Health Care (Physiotherapy) Master`s programme

  • Linzette Deidre Morris (Chair) – Acting Head of Department, Assistant professor in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University
  • Kristel Jakobson-Pallo – Senior Consultant, PwC Estonia; Student at Tallinn University until 31.01.23 – Master in Social Sciences (Political Theory)
  • Cliona O’Sullivan – Physiotherapist and Associate Professor at University College Dublin
  • Reio Vilipuu – Physiotherapist and lymphtherapist; entrepreneur and owner of a private rehabilitation clinic in Estonia

2022

The Estonian Free Church Theological Seminary

Theology and Society Master`s programme

  • Ringo Ringvee (Chair) – Advisor, Ministry of Interior (Estonia)
  • Katre Koppel – Student, University of Tartu (Estonia)
  • Anneli Randla – Associate Professor, Senior Researcher, Estonian Academy of Arts (Estonia)
  • Priit Rohtmets – Associate Professor, University of Tartu (Estonia); Professor, Head of Development, Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (Estonia)

University of Tartu Pärnu College

Personal services study program group

  • Eneken Titov (Chair) – Professor, EUAS Mainor; Member of the Management Board, AS Mainor (Estonia)
  • Mari Kasemets – Student, Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)
  • Katri Kerem – Professor of Marketing and Head of the Department, Estonian Business School (EBS, Estonia)
  • Asmik Tsaturjan – Sales Manager for Foreign Markets, Baltic Tours AS; Member of the Estonian Travel and Tourism Association (Estonia)

Tartu Health Care College Radiograafia magistriõppekava kordushindamine

Health Care (Radiography) Master`s programme

  • Graciano Paulo – (Chair) – Professor, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (Portugal)
  • Meeri Vainola – Student, Member of the Student Council, Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)
  • Genevieve Sandon – Lecturer, Birmingham City University (United Kingdom)
  • Shane Foley – Associate Professor, University College Dublin (Ireland)

University of Tartu

Business and administration doctoral studies

  • Roger Levy (Chair) – Emeritus Professor, London School of Economics (United Kingdom)
  • Matthew Kitching – Student, Lancaster University (United Kingdom)
  • Martin Jes Iversen – Professor, Singapore Management University, Copenhagen Business School (Denmark)
  • Janek Uiboupin – Non-higher education institution member; PhD, Admiral Markets AS, Veintal OÜ (Estonia)

2021

Estonian Academy of Arts

Architecture and building doctoral studies

  • Phillipe Bouillard (Chair) – Professor, Université Libre De Bruxelles (Belgium)
  • Katre Koppel – Student, University of Tartu (Estonia)
  • Marialena Nikolopoulou – Professor, University of Kent (United Kingdom)
  • Jan-Gunnar A. Persson – Emeritus Professor, KTH (Sweden)
  • Matti Rautiola – Architect, ARRAK Architects (Finland)

University of Tartu Narva College

Informatics and information technology study programme group

  • Urve Mets (Chair) – Research Manager, SA Kutsekoda
  • Sten Ärm – Student, Chairperson of the Student Council, Tallinn University of Technology
  • Tanel Tammet – Professor, Tallinn University of Technology
  • Peeter Normak – Professor, Director of the School of Digital Technologies, Tallinn University

Tallinn Health College and Tartu Health College

Health Care (Health Sciences) Master’s programmes

  • Ruud Heijnen (Chair) – Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands)
  • Kristel Jakobson – Student, Tallinn University (Estonia)
  • Kristina Mikkonen – Professor, University of Oulu (Finland)
  • Triinu Rõigas – Head of Community Services, Viljandi Hospital (Estonia)

2020

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied  Sciences

Informatics and information technology study programme group

  • Urve Mets (Chair) – OSKA Research Manager, SA Kutsekoda
  • Krõõt Grete Mänd – Student, Tallinn University of Technology
  • Peeter Normak – Professor, Director of the School of Digital Technologies, Tallinn University
  • Kalle Tammemäe – Director, IT College of the Faculty of Information Technology, Tallinn University of Technology
  • Ants Sild – Employer Representative; Member of the Management Board, BCS Koolitus AS

2019

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied  Sciences

Management of Enterprise joint study programme with Балтийским государственным техническим университетом «ВОЕНМЕХ» им. Д.Ф. Устинова

  • Enn Listra – Chairman, professor, Tallinn University of Technology
  • Kristiina Tõnnisson – University of Tarty, Director of Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
  • Illimar Paul –Transestonia OÜ, Director
  • Gerlin Gil – Student, Tallinn University of Technology

University of Tartu  Narva College

Youth work bachelor’s programme

  • Ilona-Evelyn Rannala – Chairman, lecturer in youth work, Tallinn University
  • Salome Šakarašvili – Student, Tallinn University
  • Kristjan Pomm – Head Scout, Association of Estonian Scouts
  • Age Toomla, Chief expert on quality enhancement, Estonian Youth Work Centre
  • Marko Vene, Archimedes Foundation Youth Agency

Tartu Health Care College

Radiography master’s programme

  • Liis Rooväli – Chairman; Institute of Family Medicine, University Tartu (Estonia)
  • Genny Sandon – Programme Leader for MSc Radiography programme, Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University (United Kingdom)
  • Kent Fridell – Head of section of Radiography, Karolinska Institute (Sweden)
  • Samin Sedghi Zadeh – Student; Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Turin (Italy)

Nordic School of Hospitality & Innovation – Haaga-Helia, Tallinn

Professional higher education programme International Hospitality and Service Excellence

  • Tom Baum – Professor, Head of the Department of Human Resource Management, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (United Kingdom)
  • Craig Thompson – CEO, International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management (THE-ICE)
  • Maarika Liivamägi – managing director, Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association (Estonia)
  • Gerda Danieljants – student , Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (Estonia)

2018

Tallinn University

Arts doctoral studies

  • Lily Diaz – chairman, Aalto University, Full Professor of New Media, Head of Research at Department of Media (Finland)
  • Amy Genders – post-doctoral fellow, recently graduated PhD student University of South Wales (United Kingdom)
  • Andrew Spicer – University of the West of England Bristol, Professor of Cultural Production (United Kingdom)
  • Helle Tiikmaa – Estonian Association of Journalists (Estonia)

University of Tartu Narva College

Informatics and Information Technology, Professional HE study programme

  • Ants Sild – chairman, Baltic Computer Systems, member of Management Board (Estonia)
  • Tanel Tammet – Tallinn University of Technology, professor (Estonia)
  • Peeter Normak – Tallinn University, School of Digital Technologies, Director (Estonia)
  • Vanessa Vorteil – Tallinn University student (Estonia)

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences

Personal sercices, professional higher education

  • Heli Tooman – chairman, University of Tartu Pärnu College, Assistant Professor (Estonia)Sirje Rekkor – Tallinn University, School of Educational Sciences, lecturer (Estonia)
  • Feliks Mägus – employer representative, Nordic Hotels OÜ Managing Director (Estonia)
  • Anneli Haabu – student, University of Tartu Pärnu College (Estonia)

Estonian Academy of Arts

Architecture and Urban Planning PhD programme

  • Philippe Bouillard – chairman; Professor, Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)
  • Toni Kotnik – Professor of Design of Structures, Aalto University (Finland)
  • Yoko Alender – architect, member of parliament’s culture committee (Estonia)
  • Katre Koppel – PhD student, University of Tartu (Estonia)

Euroacademy

Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Circular Economy Master’s programme

  • Enn Listra – Chairman, Professor, Dean of School of Business and Governance at Tallinn University of Technology
  • Ruth Shimmo – Professor, Director of the School of Natural Sciences and Health
  • Tiiu Paas – Professor, University of Tartu
  • Jari Kukkonen – owner, Vitalonga OÜ
  • Vanessa Roosmets – student, Estonian Business School

Tartu Health Care College; Tallinn Health Care College

Health Care (Health Sciences) Master’s programme

  • Josette Denekens – Chairman; Emeritus Professor in General Practice and head of the department of General Practice at the University of Antwerp (Belgium)
  • Ruud Heijnen – Zuyd University of applied sciences (Zuyd Hogeschool) in Heerlen, Faculty of Health. Coordinator of international cooperation for the faculty of health; Program coordinator for the master program Advanced Health Care (in development); National and international auditor for health care education (The Netherlands)
  • Margus Viigimaa – Employer representative; Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla; Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, TTÜ Tehnomeedikum, Director of Institute for Cardiovascular Medicine, Professor (Estonia)
  • Samin Sedghi Zadeh – Student; Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Turin (Italy)

2017

Tartu Health Care College

Health Care (Radiography) Master’s programme

  • Liis Rooväli – Chairman of the assessment committee, Lecturer  of health care management at the Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Tartu (Estonia)
  • Genny Sandon – Programme Leader for MSc Radiography programme, Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University (United Kingdom)
  • Kent Fridell – Head of section of Radiography, programme leader for Radiography, Karolinska Institute (Sweden)

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences

Informatics and Information Technology, Professional HE study programme

  • Urve Mets – Chairman of the assessment committee, SA Kutsekoda, OSKA coordinator in the field of ICT
  • Agu Leinfeld – AS DATEL, Director of Software Development and Technology
  • Peeter Normak – Tallinna Ülikool, Professor, Director of the Institute of Digital Technologies
  • Tanel Tammet – Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Professor

2016

Estonian Academy of Arts

Architecture and Urban Design, Doctoral studies

  • Tõnu Meidla – Professor, University of Tartu (Estonia)
  • Herman Neuckermans – Emeritus Professor, KU Leuven, Department of Architecture (Belgium)
  • Matti Rautiola – Professor, Architect, Director General, ARRAK Architects Kiiskilä, Rautiola, Building Information Foundation (Finland)
  • Emma Järvenpää – Student, Leiden University (The Netherlands)

Tallinn University of Technology

Architecture, Integrated studies

  • Tõnu Meidla – Chairman of the assessment committee, Professor, Chairman of the EKKA Higher Education Assessment Council
  • Rainer Mahlamäki – Professor, Oulun Yliopisto, Lahdelma & Mahlamäki OY, architect (Finland)
  • Herman Neuckermans – Emeritus Professor, KU Leuven, Department of Architecture (Belgium)
  • Andres Sevtsuk – Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, Harvard Graduate School of Design (United States)
  • Ülar Mark – Allianss Arhitektid OÜ
  • Emma Järvenpää – Student, Leiden University (The Netherlands)

2015

University of Tartu

Informatics and Information Technology, Professional HE study programme

  • Peeter Normak – Professor, Tallinn University
  • Ants Sild – Director, Baltic Computer Systems; Member of the Quality Assessment Council for HE
  • Tanel Tammet – Professor, Tallinn University of Technology

2013

Estonian Academy of Arts

Architecture and Building, Doctoral study programme

  • Rainer Mahlamäki – Chair, Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects
  • Herman Neuckermans – Eindhoven University, Professor
  • Jan Westra – University of Leuven, Professor

Tallinn University of Technology

Architecture, Integrated Bachelor`s and Master`s Programme

  • Kalev Sepp – Chair, Estonian University of Life Sciences
  • Rainer Mahlamäki – Oulun Yliopisto (Soome)
  • Andres Sevtsuk – Singapore University of Technology and Design (Singapur)
  • Ülar Mark – Allianss Arhitektid OÜ
  • Marten Kaevats – Student

Estonian Aviation Academy

Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology, Professional HE Programme

  • Rünno Lõhmus – Chair
  • Aimar Lukk
  • Ardo Oras
  • Tauno Otto
  • Margus Tiru – Student

TTK University of Applied Sciences

Management of Supply Chains, Master`s Programme

  • Kristiina Tõnnisson – Chair
  • Jakob Kübarsepp
  • Sebastiaan Meijer
  • Katalin Tanczos
  • Kalle Uusmaa – Student