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Healthcare Policy

Maastricht University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Maastricht, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Healthcare Policy at Maastricht University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Healthcare Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Healthcare Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Studying abroad is optional.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You may be directly admissible to the master’s programme Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management if you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university programme in a relevant domain.

  • Candidates with a relevant bachelor\'s degree from a Dutch university are directly admissible

  • Candidates with a relevant bachelor\'s degree from an EEA university may be asked to pass a GRE-test in case of doubt

  • Candidates with a relevant bachelor\'s degree from a non-EEA university always need to pass a GRE-test (see below).

  • Candidates with a relevant university master\'s degree are directly admissible

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Maastricht University 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 Maastricht University

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months