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Universität zu Köln
Master German + English Law & Economics

Health Economics – Master of Science

Master

About the Program

By incorporating the medical, management and system perspective into the programme structure, as a student, you will be prepared for a successful career in healthcare with an all-embracing understanding. The course contents are taught by researchers and experts from the field, and thus, they create a well-founded portfolio of theories, methods and interdisciplinary applications. With the innovative development of a Health Care Manager track and a Health Care Analyst track, you will have the opportunity to set a focus from the second semester onwards. The tracks recommend courses from the study programme and help you select courses according to your desired career profile. This Master of Science in Health Economics at the University of Cologne is the only study programme that can provide such close teaching and research cooperation between the Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine in Germany. As a student of health economics, you will have the opportunity to participate in medical studies courses to deepen your knowledge from a medical perspective.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Health Management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Health Economics – Master of Science at Universität zu Köln

Is Health Economics – Master of Science at Universität zu Köln taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Health Economics – Master of Science programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Health Economics – Master of Science at Universität zu Köln? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Health Economics – Master of Science? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität zu Köln — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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