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M.Sc. Health Economics and Management

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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About the programme

This Double Master's Programme in Health Economics and Management is run by the University of Cologne with Maastricht University and taught in English over 4 semesters and 120 credits: the first year is in Cologne and the second in Maastricht. You graduate with two degrees, an M.Sc. in Health Economics from Cologne and an M.Sc. in Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management from Maastricht. The programme builds a deep understanding of today's healthcare sector, strong training in advanced research methods, and expertise in management, economics and innovation for strategic decisions. Maastricht teaches through problem-based learning, and you write your Master's thesis in the second year. Graduates can go into management roles in hospitals, providers, health insurers and consulting firms, policy roles in public institutions, or research.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Medicine & Health(Life Sciences & Medicine)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Health Economics and Management at University of Cologne

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.7

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Not required

In the case of a bachelor's degree that has not been completed: at least 80% of the credit points to be acquired must be earned and the outstanding work must be completed by September 30th at the latest. The admission requirements (including a minimum grade) must be fulfilled at the time of application.

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Prerequisites

Completed Bachelor's degree programme that corresponds to the subject of the selected Master's degree programme.

If you have not completed your bachelor's degree, you must have earned at least 80% of the credit points and have completed the outstanding courses by September 30 at the latest. (at least 144 ECTS for a Bachelor with 180 ECTS). You also need an officially confirmed preliminary average grade calculated by your university or examination office (e.g. transcript of records including stamp). The exams still to be completed must be submitted by September 30th to be filed.

The subject-related and language admission requirements as well as the minimum grade must be fulfilled at the time of application.

1. at least 60 ECTS credits in the fields of Health Economics and/or Business Administration and/or Economics

2. at least 15 ECTS credits in Medicine

3. at least 18 ECTS credits in the field of Methods in Health Economics

4. Subject_related_Admission_criteria_Gesoek_E_01.pdf (uni-koeln.de) (opens in a new tab)

TOEFL 92 ibt

Shortlisted applications will be invited for an online interview taking place in June.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Health Economics and Management

Programme-specific documents

The following documents must be uploaded to KLIPS as originals or as authenticated documents in German or in English.

Bachelor's certificate or proof that 80 % have been succesfully completed

Transcript of records

Subject-related admission criteria-See PDF file in "subject-related requirements

School leaving certificate

Course catalogue

Proof of English language skills

Curriculum Vitae

Letter of motivation-https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/sites/fakultaet/dokumente/downl... (opens in a new tab)

VPD by uni-assist -After you have received the VPD, create an online application in KLIPS.

Additional documents for Double Master's application

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

University of Cologne

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

PO box: 41 09 24

50931 Köln

https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/services/service-and-advice-... (opens in a new tab)

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

320 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,544 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

At the University of Cologne: You have to pay a social contribution (Semesterbeitrag) at the University of Cologne for the duration of their studies (approximately €320 per semester; including a public transport pass for the city and the surrounding area).

At Maastricht University: You have to pay tuition fees at Maastricht University for your second year of studies (approximately €2,530 per year for EU/EEA students and €19,100 per year for non-EU/EEA students; for more details on the tuition fees, please see the information on tuition fee at Maastricht University). Costs for rent, living expenses and learning materials must be paid by the student.

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