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Double Master's in Health Economics and Management

University of Cologne
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 1,980 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Cologne, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The Double Master's in Health Economics and Management at University of Cologne is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Double Master's in Health Economics and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 1,980 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Köln, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Double Master's in Health Economics and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Innovation and Quality Management of Health Services
  2. Healthcare, Governance Ethics and Law
  3. Economics of Healthcare
  4. Strategic Management, Leadership and Organisational Change
  5. Patient Logistics in Healthcare
  6. Financial Management of Healthcare Organisations
  7. Health Economics
  8. Health Care Management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field of Health Economics, Economics, Business Administration or Management studies (a minimum of 60 ECTS in these fields) with strong proficiency in Health Economics and Medicine
  • Overall grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the bachelor\'s degree
  • English language skills

Application documents

  • CV in English
  • Letter of motivation in English, explaining the reasons for applying for the Double Master’s Programme (aprox. 500 words)
  • Proof of sufficient language skills in English of at least C1 (CEFR) or equivalent (TOEFL min. ibt 100; IELTS min. 7.0; Cambridge CAE (B) or CPE (C); for students with a German school diploma: end of class 11 (G8) or end of class 12 (G9) with at least 5 points in the German grading system)
  • Copy of bachelor’s degree certificate; in cases where present Bachelor studies have not been fully completed, application is permitted if the candidate has earned at least 80% of the required credits and will have achieved the remaining results by 30 September at the latest. The specific admission criteria governing the designated course of study (including the overall grade) must already have been fulfilled on the basis of the exam results available at the time of application
  • Transcript of records
  • Descriptions of all relevant courses taken during the bachelor (e.g. extracts from the course catalogue)
  • If applicable, transcript of studies abroad. In case any of the courses completed abroad have been credited towards the bachelor’s degree of the home university, this written document must contain an official record of the courses taken and the grades received. Please also attach a description of the modules taken abroad
  • University entrance qualification (e.g. A-level, "Abitur", school-leaving certificate)
  • Certificates of all internships, education and employment listed in the CV, which are to be considered in the assessment of the application
  • For all volunteering and extracurricular activities listed in the application, please provide the name of a contact person (with email adress and phone number) and a link to the respective website

All documents must be provided in English or German. Documents in any other language must have an authorised translation into English or German attached. We may need to ask for further documentation at a later stage of the application process.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,980 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 1,980 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Cologne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Cologne

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University of Cologne

Cologne, Germany

TheUniversity of Cologne(German:Universität zu Köln) is apublicresearch universityinCologne, Germany. It was established in 1388. It closed in 1798 before being re-established in 1919.It is now...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months