Health Economics – Master of Science

Universitat zu Koln · Cologne, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
German English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Köln
Apply by
Register by 15 June 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Universitat zu Koln does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Overall grade of at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the Bachelor’s degree at least 35 ECTS credits in the fields of Business Administration and/or Economics at least 25 ECTS credits in Health Care at least 10 ECTS credits in Quantitative Methods Please find more information and a full list of requirements here .
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH): DSH-2
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 15 June
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About this programme

By incorporating the medical, management and system perspective into the programme structure, as a student, you will be prepared for a successful career in healthcare with an all-embracing understanding. The course contents are taught by researchers and experts from the field, and thus, they create a well-founded portfolio of theories, methods and interdisciplinary applications. With the innovative development of a Health Care Manager track and a Health Care Analyst track, you will have the opportunity to set a focus from the second semester onwards. The tracks recommend courses from the study programme and help you select courses according to your desired career profile. This Master of Science in Health Economics at the University of Cologne is the only study programme that can provide such close teaching and research cooperation between the Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine in Germany. As a student of health economics, you will have the opportunity to participate in medical studies courses to deepen your knowledge from a medical perspective.

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