Overview

The Disaster Medicine (EMDM) from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is dedicated to improve the competence in disaster medicine and the disaster medical competencies for health professionals in order to form high-level professionals qualified to work as academics, staff members or field workers for international, governmental, and non-governmental organizations.

Intense international cooperation and support

The European Master in Disaster Management is organized in cooperation with the Università del Piemonte Orientale (Novara, Italy). Co-organizing insititutions are the Katastrofmedicinskt Centrum (Linköping, Sweden), University of Calfornia (Irvine, US) and the Université de Genève et Hôpitaux Univeritaires de Genève (Switzerland).

The EMDM is supported by international organizations and scientific societies with interest in disaster medicine and humanitarian health: the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières and the European Society for Emergency Medicine.

Job opportunities

A master degree opens doors in many different branches and sectors. You will be able to work in the private sector, (non-) governmental organisations, or continue your academic career as a PhD researcher. Not sure what your next step should be? The VUB helps you with your first steps on the job market.

As a graduate of the Master in Disaster Medicine you can be assigned to following positions:

Advisor and/or manager of disaster medical management in local, regional and federal administrations
Officer responsible for the hospital disaster management
Advisor and/or manager of disaster medical management in international organizations (UN, WHO, OCHA....)
Executive officer in non-governmental organizations responsible for disaster medical management
Responsible staff member for education in disaster medicine in medical schools
Researcher in the medical aspects of disasters in academic centres

Accreditation

All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.

Programme Structure

This master provides a clear picture of current concepts and developments in the strategic and tactical management of the medical aspects of disasters.

It provides you with a number of skills which are important in the pursuance of disaster management:

leadership
decision making
communication
coordination skills
stress management
working in multidisciplinary teams
the use of information technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brussels, Belgium

Disciplines

Management Studies Medicine Emergency & Disaster Management View 28 other Masters in Management Studies in Belgium

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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

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Curriculum Vitae
A copy of the University Diploma (MsC, MA or MBBCh/MBBS)

A certified translation into English, if the original diploma is in a different language
A motivation letter written by the student
A reference letter from a local mentor or advisor
a copy of a valid passport or ID card;
for students graduated outside Italy, an official declaration of conformity of their academic title. The following three documents are accepted (alternatively):
Diploma supplement released by the University (for EU students) OR
Declaration of Value (Dichiarazione di Valore) released by the Italian Consulate of the country where the student graduated OR
Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA through a completely online procedure

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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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Applies to you

Non-residents

3620 EUR / year

≈ 3620 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1092 EUR / year

≈ 1092 EUR / year

Living costs

Brussels

Belgium

885 - 1305 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Intense international cooperation and support

Job opportunities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brussels

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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