Overview

You study at each university for one year and will graduate with two master's degrees: a Master of Science in Health Economics from the University of Cologne and a Master of Science in Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management from Maastricht University. The programme is integrated into these degree programmes and incorporates courses from both. It is based on recognition of credit points and includes a master's thesis, which you will write during your second year of studies, combined with a placement.

Programme

The international Double Master's Programme in Health Economics and Management from University of Cologne focuses on how to approach current and future healthcare challenges through innovation. You develop an interdisciplinary understanding of management, economics and innovation in the sector on a national or international scale. On completion of this programme, you will be able to apply economic concepts to medical questions and actively address the challenges of today's complex and rapidly changing healthcare sector with innovative approaches.

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Comparison of Health Care Systems

Information Problems in the Health Care Industry

Advanced seminar I (Methods): Management in HCS

Sociology of Health OR Health and Macroeconomics

Strategic Human Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Health Administration View 109 other Masters in Economics in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 60 ECTS credits in Health Economics and/or the field of Business Administration and Economics, at least 15 ECTS credits in Medicine and at least 18 ECTS credits in the field of Methods in Health Economics.
Overall grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the bachelor's degree

If you have not finished your bachelor studies but have passed at least 80% of the examinations (at least 144 credits in a bachelor degree carrying 180 ECTS credits), you can apply by submitting a confirmation of all credits earned so far, along with a provisional average grade computed and certified by your examination office.

School leaving certificate | A-levels/ High school diploma

Official description of the content of all taken bachelor courses | e.g. course catalogue or PDF-file with link to course description at the website of the University)

Proof of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees.

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We offer scholarships and other financial support: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/organizing-your-studies/financing.

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