Overview

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne offers wide range of top-ranked English-taught Master’s programmes which combine innovative teaching and world-class research.

This Health Economics course from University of Cologne provides you with:

skills for a career as a health economics specialist in microeconomic management, administration, associations and health care governance institutions.

in-depth knowledge to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the field based on the stakeholder groups that are relevant to health care (e.g. managers, policymakers, physicians).

methods for the application of health economic tools to support, shape or implement decision-making processes.

Career Opportunities

In terms of job prospects, Cologne is a very attractive location for students of health economics. Many hospitals, well-known pharmaceutical companies, insurance and consulting firms are located in Cologne and the surrounding region. We help you forge ties with our partners even before you have completed the programme.

Upon graduation from the interdisciplinary Master in Health Economics programme, you will be prepared to work in public and private healthcare institutions. Your work will include tasks in the field of management, administration or in associations as well as health policy management institutions. Further professional prospects for graduates of this interdisciplinary programme include activities in academic teaching and health, as well as health policy research.

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Within this programme, the compulsory Core and Advanced Sections cover the basic skills and knowledge you need for a recommended track specialisation.

The Specialisation Section provides you with a diverse range of seminars and lectures where you can further develop skills according to your interests.

The Supplementary Section serves as an additional section for developing a more specific profile. Modules from business administration as well as from the Faculty of Medicine are available to students.

The master’s thesis is written towards the end of the programme and can be research or practice oriented corresponding to the student’s interest.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

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Application period: April - 15th June

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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72

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Health Administration View 109 other Masters in Economics in Germany

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Academic requirements

There is no GRE or GMAT grading score requirements for this programme. Your grade point average should be at least 2.7 (German grade).

English requirements

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Who should apply?

have successfully completed a bachelor’s or equivalent degree in health economics.

are motivated to learn new and interdisciplinary topics in a target-oriented way.

have mathematical understanding and good verbal and written expression in German and English.

work as a team player, because working in groups is often practiced in seminars and an important key factor for connecting health care perspectives.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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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. Each semester, all enrolled students have to pay a social contribution fee.

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

As the University of Cologne is state-funded, there are no tuition fees, just a biannual “social contribution fee”, which includes the “semester ticket” for public transport throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. So, with us, you can invest in an excellent education – and your future – without paying a fortune. In addition, we offer scholarships and other financial support: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/organising-your-studies/financing

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