Master in Health Technology Assessment

At Radboud University, tuition comes to 17,523 USD per year.

Program Overview

This Master's programme in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is part of the Biomedical Sciences, allowing students to customize their learning journey through a range of specializations, career profiles, electives, and internships. This unique programme is designed for those interested in making a significant societal impact by addressing pressing healthcare challenges, including sustainability, affordability, and equitable access to care.

Students will engage with a multidisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from epidemiology, medicine, economics, biostatistics, ethics, and policy to foster an intellectually stimulating environment. The second year offers the chance to choose between career profiles such as Communication, Consultancy, Entrepreneurship, or Research, alongside elective courses that broaden biomedical comprehension.

Through hands-on experience in two internships—one research-focused and the other tailored to a chosen profile—students will enhance their professional skills, preparing them to meet real-world challenges in health technology assessment.

Radboud University, located in Nijmegen in the Netherlands and founded in 1923, combines a clear social mission with strong academic credentials. Rooted in a tradition of community commitment, the university emphasizes mutual care, inclusion of cultural minorities, and research that engages with real societal challenges. Its green campus and collegial atmosphere help international students feel welcome while they pursue rigorous study in a supportive setting.

Academically, Radboud is research-led and internationally recognized, with many units ranked among the world’s best. The university hosts numerous research institutes and offers 77 programmes across disciplines, enabling interdisciplinary study and the flexibility to tailor learning paths. With around 24,633 students, of whom roughly 3,273 come from abroad, students benefit from small-group teaching, close faculty interaction, and opportunities to join research projects and supervised practical work.

Student life in Nijmegen blends active campus engagement with rich cultural offerings in one of the Netherlands’ oldest cities. Career services, internships, and strong links to industry and public organisations support graduate employability, while international offices provide practical guidance on housing, visas, and integration. For students seeking a values-driven institution that pairs high-quality research and teaching with a personal learning environment, Radboud offers a compelling balance of academic excellence and community-minded living.