★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking interdisciplinary training in global health policy, equity and research; solid European perspective but lighter on clinical fieldwork than some peers.
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 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗190
DUO ↓39% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
25 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,293
/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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
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.
If you have any questions for a current Global Health student, follow our student ambassador on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/umhealthmastergh
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 assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
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 z.n.d.
Median starting salary (field)€3,293/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field73%
Permanent contract31%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie13%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten13%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree87%
Women among first-years86%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 18 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- TOEIC: 1000
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C
- TOEFL paper based: 60
Scholarships
Elisabeth Strouven Scholarsh—
Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus—
Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship—
University Fund Limburg (UFL)—
Internships
?No data yet
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