Overview

Key features

The European Master in Health Economics and Management (Eu-HEM) is a unique two-year master’s programme, organised by Erasmus University Rotterdam and three partnering universities. This programme prepares you for a career in staff and executive positions in organizations and institutions involved in both national and international healthcare provision. Such as national hospitals, international pharmaceutical companies, aid organisations, governmental agencies, research institutions, etc.

Specializations

Depending on your specialisation you have the opportunity to study at four top European universities. The European Master in Health Economics and Management offers four specialisations:

Management of Healthcare Institutions
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
Health Economics & Policy
Population Health Management

Career opportunities

Many of our students find their way to staff and executive positions in both national and international organisations associated with healthcare. From national hospitals to research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, ministries of health or international aid organisations. All are very fond of our students and graduates.

Programme Structure

You will start your first semester in Bologna with your fellow students. This semester will set the base and starts early September. You will achieve basic knowledge of health economics, healthcare management but also the relation to international law. In this semester, you can obtain 30 ECTS.

In the second semester you decide on your field of interest and select your specific track. The chosen track will lead you to two different universities:

Health Economics & Policy (University of Oslo & University of Bologna)
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare (Erasmus University Rotterdam & University of Oslo)
Management of Healthcare Institutions (University of Oslo & Management Center Innsbruck)
Population Health Management (Management Center Innsbruck & Erasmus University Rotterdam)

The fourth semester is fully dedicated to your master thesis. You will write about a topic related to your track. With your thesis you show that you can perform scientific research and are able to report and discuss the study and its conclusions in a clear way.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics & Policy

Economic Evaluation

Management of Healthcare Institutions

Population Health Management

Management of Healthcare Institutions

Economic Evaluation in Healthcare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Health Administration European Studies View 4 other Masters in Health Administration in Norway

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Requirements

You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree. You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system.

English Requirements

English language proficiency must be documented with a valid TOEFL IBT, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic test score if you are not covered by one of the exemptions. Test results must be valid (not older than two years) on the date of the application deadline.

Other Requirements

Official documentation of secondary education
Motivation letter
Copy of passport
Declaration form

Tuition Fee

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

4000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oslo

11682 - 19230 NOK /month

Living costs

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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