Program Overview
The Health Policy at E\xc3\xb6tv\xc3\xb6s Lor\xc3\xa1nd University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 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 Health Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hungary and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Basic economics
- Introduction to health economics
- Introduction to health policy
- Health law and ethics
- Public health
- Basic statistics
- Epidemiology
- Principles of health economic evaluation
- Health policy in the European Union
- Health financing
- Introduction to health services organisation
- Planning and management of public health projects
- Corporate economics
- Information technology in health research
- Statistical methods in healthcare analyses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum requirements
- BA/BSc degree in Social Studies, Sociology, Health Care and Disease Prevention, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Care Management, Applied Economics, Economist in Public Services, Business Administration or a medical degree. In case of other bachelor degrees: individual consideration.
Minimum level of language proficiency\xc2\xa0
- English Level B2
Description of selection and entrance examination process
Documents to submit with application- Bachelor-level degree
- Transcript of records
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Application form
- Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact E\xc3\xb6tv\xc3\xb6s Lor\xc3\xa1nd 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 Eötvös Lorand University
Eötvös Lorand University
Budapest, Hungary
Eötvös Lorand University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 24 months