Programs/Master/Health care, social services and care services
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in public health prevention and community interventions using problem-based learning. Trade-off: limited clinical training compared to medical or clinical master's programmes.
Tuition · Intl
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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
92
DUO ↓35% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
13 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
We face urgent and complex challenges, such as rising chronic diseases, mental health problems, health inequalities, climate-related health risks, and the growing impact of unhealthy lifestyles. To realise impactful solutions to these challenges, we need innovative, evidence-based and collaborative efforts. In our Health Promotion (HeP) master's programme, we are invested in training ‘health promoters of the future’: professionals ready to tackle complex challenges and build healthier, more equitable societies. Improving wellbeing goes beyond individual choices and behaviours. That's why this programme also trains students to understand and influence the environments and policies that impact health. This programme is for you if: * you have a keen interest in understanding how environment, policies and behaviours shape health and wellbeing. * you are passionate about designing, implementing and evaluating health-promoting programmes. * you want to make an impact and contribute to real and sustainable change. Any questions? Ask our student ambassador on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/umhealthmasterhep
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 assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPractical
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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Specializations
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-years86%
Say workload is “just right”63%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 9 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Testing & assessment3.7
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
2 Nov 2026
Open day
20 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C
  • TOEIC: 1000
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL paper based: 60
Scholarships
Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus
Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship
Internships
?No data yet
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