Master
Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
Stand in the middle of policymaking
Do health policies intrigue you, and are you fascinated by the EU? Are you interested in why European health guidelines work in one country but not another? Then Governance and Leadership European Public Health might just be the programme for you. This unique programme provides you with the background and skills to analyse public health systems throughout Europe. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to prepare, support and monitor high-level decision-making processes in European institutions, in government, and in public and private organisations. The programme will equip you with all the training you need to pursue as a health policy maker, but careers in research will also be open to you.
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Fast facts
- unique in its Europe-focused approach to public health
- option for international internship
- international staff and students
- possibility to develop leadership skills
- double degree possibility with the University of Bremen (Germany) and University of Health Sciences Kaunas (Lithuania)
- part of the Joint Diploma Erasmus Mundus, Europubhealth master
- 1- year, full-time, taught in English
- study load per week: 12 hr classes, 2-4 hr group work, 18-20 hr individual study
- starts in September
Master's Open Day on 15 November 2025
Experience Maastricht University: learn more about the most international university in Europe, find out everything about the study programme of your choice and discover our beautiful city. The next Master's Open Day will take place on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
Get a taste of student life at our faculty
Are you interested in studying health? Visit our study information events for prospective students and fully experience life at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. Can't attend us on campus? Reach out to our student ambassadors on Instagram, they are happy to provide their insights into student life.
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