Master

Governance and Leadership in European Public Health

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
admission deadlines available under 'Admission requirements'

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Master's Open Day on 11 November 2023

Experience Maastricht University: find out more about one of the most international universities in Europe, immerse yourself in your programme of choice, and explore our beautiful city. The next Master's Open Day will take place on Saturday, 11 November 2023.

Get a taste of student life at our faculty

Are you a prospective student interested in studying health? Visit our study information events and let us help you make your choice. Our events let you fully experience what life is like at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. You can also contact us to organise a personal campus tour.

Learn more about all the events that we offer.

Ask a student

Meet Juan: the student ambassador for the master's in Governance and Leadership in European Public Health.
On his Instagram account he shares his study programme experiences, moments of his life in Maastricht, and much more. Follow him to get a sneak peek of your possible future!

Also, if you have questions about the programme and/or about (student) life in Maastricht, don't hesitate to get in touch with Juan by sending him a DM via his Instagram page; he's happy to help you with your study choice, as previous student ambassadors helped him with his.

I would like to enable acces to affordable healthcare and innovative technology

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Karina Omelyanovskaya (Russia), Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
I really want to improve professionally to become the best possible version of myself

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Malin Hollaar (the Netherlands), Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
There is still so much to gain: introducing programmes, raising awareness

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Natalie Kafi (Germany), Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
It’s exciting to be in the middle of all the changes taking place in policy-making nowadays

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Mariam Shokralla (Egypt) - Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
I would like to do a PhD in an international academic environment. In this way I can apply everything I've learned and develop longterm projects that really benefit the greater good

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Michelle Panting (Honduras), Governance and Leadership in European Public Health