Master in International Health (2 Years)

Heidelberg University, officially Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg and founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university and a global centre for research and scholarship. With a long tradition captured by its motto SEMPER APERTUS, the university pairs centuries of academic heritage with a forward-looking commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic freedom, and societal responsibility.

The university offers a comprehensive range of disciplines across humanities, law, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine, supported by strong doctoral training and research-based teaching. With approximately 29,187 students and a substantial international community, Heidelberg fosters collaboration across fields and provides access to leading research institutes, enabling students to engage in cutting-edge projects and pursue advanced study in a rigorous academic setting.

Heidelberg city provides an inspiring backdrop of historic streets, cultural life, and a compact campus that encourages scholarly exchange and student involvement. Extensive academic support, international offices, and research opportunities help international students integrate and advance their careers. For students seeking a world-class research environment rooted in tradition yet focused on contemporary challenges, Heidelberg University offers unmatched depth, interdisciplinary opportunities, and a vibrant intellectual community.

The Master in International Health at Heidelberg University is a 2-year program that teaches students about health issues around the world. This program is for students who want to learn about international health and how to improve health systems.

The curriculum includes a core course with six units of study, advanced modules that allow students to specialize in specific topics, and a thesis or oral exam. Students will learn about health problems, research methods, and health policy, and they will have the opportunity to work with other students and researchers in the field.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as international health specialists, global health consultants, health program managers, research coordinators, or public health advisors. They can work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, hospitals, or research institutions, using their knowledge to help improve health systems and outcomes around the world.