Rector

The Rector is the legal representative of the university, responsible for managing the university's daily activities based on the university's development plan, budget, and other strategic documents. The Rector is accountable to the council and the senate. The Rector is elected by an electoral body composed of all members of the council and the senate, the university's professors, and student representatives elected by the student union's council.

The Rector of Tallinn University for the term 2026–2031 is Professor Priit Reiska.