Overview

The International Health programme at the University of Basel describes a strategy combining the knowledge and experience of several disciplines (epidemiology, social sciences, medicine, economics, management sciences, biology, etc.). The objective of the programme is to enable participants to implement sustainable primary health care programme and projects related to health in a setting of countries with limited resources.

Course structure

The Master of Advanced Studies in International Health was established by the Swiss Tropical Institute in 1998 and was accredited by the University of Basel in 2001. In October 2007, this program was also accredited by the «Schweizerische Universitätskonferenz» for the period of seven years without conditions imposed.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public Health

Medicine

Anatomy

Physiology
Health Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

70 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Basel, Switzerland

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 5 other Masters in Public Health in Switzerland

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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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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission to the master’s degree program with a bachelor’s degree or a degree of equal value from a foreign higher education institution recognized by the University of Basel is only granted, if the degree entitles the holder to access to the chosen master’s degree program in the issuing higher education system. Proof of a place to study can be required.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 CHF / year

≈ 22000 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22000 CHF / year

≈ 22000 CHF / year

Additional Details

CHF 22,000 – CHF 26,000 (depeding on modules taken)

Living costs

Basel

Switzerland

1615 - 2332 CHF / 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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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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