Master
Global Health
Do you want to help minimise the global impact of epidemic diseases or illnesses that spread after a natural disaster? Or are you driven to address the worldwide inequities in access to healthcare? Then Global Health could be just the programme for you. It provides you with the theoretical foundation, methodology and tools you need to function effectively in this challenging field. You’ll also work on assignments with students from other countries, giving you a unique interdisciplinary, cross-cultural learning experience. After you’ve graduated, you can pursue a career as a health professional in an international setting. You could, for example, become a policymaker, a health advocate or a social entrepreneur.
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Fast facts
- focus on understanding interacting global-local-biological-social-economic dimensions of disease
- dynamic, comprehensive and innovative teaching agenda
- contextualisation of health
- critical assessment of actors, actions, tools and classifications
- electives at highly regarded universities abroad
- 1-year full-time, taught in English
- study load per week: 8-12 hrs class, 2-4 hrs group work, 18-20 hrs independent study
- starts in September
- admission deadlines available under 'Admission requirements'
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.
Ask a student
Meet Bruno: our student ambassador for the master's in Global 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 Bruno 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.
We should support low- and middle-income countries in providing universal healthcare
I want to achieve equity and equality in health across the world
The university’s optimism absolutely lifts my energy!
International team work is so important in global health
I plan on going back to Kenya, work for an NGO and contribute towards the greater good by implementing health-related projects
Programme's international character regarded as an international example
Quality Assurance Netherlands Universities (QANU)UM is the ninth best Young University in the world
Times Higher Education 2022 Young Universities RankingLife@UM
Find out what it's like to live and study in Maastricht:
- a day in the life of a student
- this beautiful European city
- sports & outdoor activities
Practical matters
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- scholarships
- accommodation
- visas & residence permits
- Education and Examination Regulations (EER)
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