Programs/Master/Health care, social services and care services
Master

Infection and Immunity

★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for research-oriented students interested in clinical and population-based studies of infectious diseases and immunology; excellent academic reputation at EUR but outcomes data is limited on the programme page.
Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
37
DUO ↑9% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
Bachelor
4 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
99%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€4,069
/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
Get the latest and most in-depth knowledge of the workings of infectious disease and immuno-deficiencies. Translate between basic science and clinical medicine, and go on to a top research career. Learn how to do first-rate research that is based on close interactions between scientists and clinicians. Work intensively in basic and advanced immunology, virology, gastro enterology and microbiology, and extensively on clinical and population-based research. Learn the art of effective collaboration within and between research groups. Erasmus University and Erasmus MC are highly regarded in Holland and internationally, and this new programme is on the cutting edge of the field. Delve into a range of topics in immunology, virology and microbiology, clinical pharmacology, the epidemiology of infectious diseases, animal models, and bio-safety. Present your thesis at a symposium, and pursue career options in academia, with research institutions or in the farmaceutical industry.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: HealthcareSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k

Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
?No data yet
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: (huis)arts, specialist, geneeskunde
Median starting salary (field)€4,069/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating99%
Months to a substantial job2
Working in their own field94%
Permanent contract11%
Satisfied with their job4.2/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Huisartsen62%
Medisch specialisten31%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree79%
Women among first-years82%
Say workload is “just right”35%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 23 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities3.9
Career preparation4.3
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-03-01
Application deadline
2027-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
21 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
?No data yet
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