★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students pursuing research careers in public health and data-driven epidemiology; offers solid methodological training at a reputable health-focused university but has fewer clinical components than MD tracks.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗72
DUO ↓23% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
15 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€3,315
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Epidemiology is absolutely fundamental for maintaining and improving public health. It is a fascinating field that utilises statistics, tracking methods and problem solving to study the origin and causes of diseases, and the effect of clinical interventions in a community. You will study epidemiology in all of its different facets: calculating disease trends and probabilities, communicating findings to the public and policy makers, and designing and implementing interventions based on data.
If you have any questions for a current student Epidemiology, follow our student ambassador on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/umhealthmasterepid
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: HealthcareSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLab workLectureLiterature study
About Maastricht University
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and highly international character with 59% international students. Located in the charming southern city of Maastricht near Belgium and Germany, it excels in economics, law, and health sciences.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k
Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: gezondheidszorg overig
Median starting salary (field)€3,315/mo gross
Months to a substantial job4
Permanent contract21%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree80%
Women among first-years77%
Say workload is “just right”63%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 8 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.2
Testing & assessment3.5
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEIC: 1000
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C
- TOEFL paper based: 60
Scholarships
Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus—
Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship—
Internships
?No data yet
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