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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

About the Program

The Master of Public Health course aims to equip students with the awareness, knowledge and skills required to address deep-rooted and emerging health issues. It focuses on challenges such as ageing populations, non-communicable diseases, obesity, failing health systems, socially determined health disparities, climate change, and emerging infectious diseases. The program prepares well-trained public health professionals who can identify, understand and respond to these challenges by integrating scientific knowledge, evidence-based practice, empirical research and implementation skills to design and improve public health policies and practice at regional, national and global levels. The course covers 90 ECTS credits over three semesters, with the first two semesters comprising 10 modules (60 CP) exploring health determinants and major health problems from a global and interdisciplinary perspective, and the final semester (30 CP) dedicated to a Master's thesis on a relevant public health topic of individual interest.
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The Master of Public Health course aims to equip students with the awareness, knowledge and skills required to address deep-rooted and emerging health issues. It focuses on challenges such as ageing populations, non-communicable diseases, obesity, failing health systems, socially determined health disparities, climate change, and emerging infectious diseases. The program prepares well-trained public health professionals who can identify, understand and respond to these challenges by integrating scientific knowledge, evidence-based practice, empirical research and implementation skills to design and improve public health policies and practice at regional, national and global levels. The course covers 90 ECTS credits over three semesters, with the first two semesters comprising 10 modules (60 CP) exploring health determinants and major health problems from a global and interdisciplinary perspective, and the final semester (30 CP) dedicated to a Master's thesis on a relevant public health topic of individual interest.

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 higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Public Health at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

Is Public Health at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg taught in German or English?

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

How much does the Public Health programme cost?

2.400 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Public Health at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (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 Public Health?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — 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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