Overview

Key facts

The MSc in International Health offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is designed for experienced health professionals. Thus, a minimum of 2 years prior work experience is required to be accepted to and benefit from this advanced program. The MSc focuses on health-related challenges in low- and middle-income settings. The interdisciplinary approach aims to provide students with knowledge in international and global health, covering global public health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, chronic diseases, health economics and politics. Furthermore, students will be trained in research methods and skills in order to conduct research for their MSc thesis.

With international participants and small groups, individual guidance will be provided and lectures take place in the beautiful city of Munich. Besides emphasizing an interactive teaching approach, we also strive to deliver lectures that cover contemporary research in International Health including critical appraisal and discussion of topics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Health
Research Methods
Research Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-22 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

International Relations Public Health Health Sciences View 35 other Masters in International Relations in Germany

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need:

Completed, first university degree of min. 240 ECTS credit points in a health-related science (usually equivalent to a full-time, 4-year university degree program with 8 semesters);

At least 2 years of relevant, full-time work experience in the health-sector. Relevant internships of longer duration can be considered (provided that they are equivalent to full-time employment);

English Language Proficiency;

Documents:

Application Form (online);
Updated Curriculum Vitae;
Scan of official Academic Certificates and Transcripts (no student copies!) in the following order: Master’s degree (if applicable), Bachelor’s degree, secondary school leaving certificate;
References proving the applicant's relevant, full time work experience of at least 2 years;
Proof of English Proficiency;
Scan of valid Passport.

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

12000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per semester during 12 months.
EU/EEA

12000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for München

1078 - 1689 EUR /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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