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Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity (MPH-HE)

KIT (Royal Tropical Institute) • Amsterdam • Health care, social services and care services

Admissions & requirements

  • 1. Previous Education

    - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic training in either medicine or another field related to health care, such as health sciences, economics, social science or nursing.

    - Proven proficiency in spoken and written English academic TOEFL or IELTS test. A minimum written TOEFL score of 550, iBT TOEFL score of 80, computer based TOEFL score of 213, or an IELTS academic score of 6.0 is required.

    - Computer literacy is essential as we use a virtual learning platform in our education.

  • 2. Professional Experience

    A minimum of three years of relevant working experience, including managerial responsibilities in health related services in a low resource country and including some experience in public health.

  • 3. Academic Master

    The MPH-HE is organised by the KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and is accredited by the Netherlands-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO).

Language requirements

  • TOEFL internet based (60)

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Rent~€800
Food~€300
Insurance~€120
Total~€1,220/mo
Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.
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KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)

NetherlandsApplied Sciences

KIT Royal Tropical Institute is a specialized independent center of expertise on sustainable development. Located in a beautiful historic building in Amsterdam, it offers master's programs focused on international development, public health, and humanitarian action.

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Admission
Admission: Competitive
Duration
11 months
Location
Amsterdam

Accreditations

Accredited degree programs in NL are typically recognized internationally (NVAO). We verify accreditation details for each program.

Scholarships

  • Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
  • L'Oréal - Unesco for Women in Science
  • Nestlé Nutrition Institute Scholarship
  • Rotary Foundation
  • StuNed Scholarship Programme
  • UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students

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Success Rate: 92% of our students get admitted to their top-choice programs.