Master
Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
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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
↗84
DUO ↓7% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
23 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Sound health policies and plans as well as effective health services contribute to the health and wellbeing of people. In Europe and beyond, there is a need for public health professionals who can advise on public health outcomes and strategies. With Governance and Leadership in European Public Health, you learn how to create and use evidence to advise on effective health policies. You are taught to include political, legal, ethical, and social determinants. All to become a future health leader. Our student population is as diverse as the curriculum, allowing for multicultural and multidisciplinary collaborations. You practice your leadership capabilities during training sessions with public health experts and alumni to grow as a future leader in the health domain.
This programme is for you if:
* you seek to understand health policy processes and the role of evidence therein;
* you are looking to lead societal transformations for health and well-being;
* you want to pursue a career in research, policy, advocacy, consulting, or regulatory affairs.
Any questions? Ask our student ambassador on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/umhealthmastergleph
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: HealthcareSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentationProject
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 degree91%
Women among first-years70%
Say workload is “just right”70%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 20 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.6
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
Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus—
Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship—
Internships
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