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The Global Health programme from KU Leuven starts from the idea that an interdisciplinary approach is essential to solve complex global health challenges. Therefore, we require no particular Master’s degree to enrol in the programme, since we believe that a Master of Philosophy can contribute equally to finding global health solutions as a Master of Social Sciences, Law, Medicine or any other discipline. The programme will pay particular attention to interdisciplinary collaboration and group work. The teaching staff also reflects this interdisciplinarity.

Blended learning combines contact education and online learning. We also attach great importance to competency-based education and workplace learning. The programme includes various aspects of competency-based education. Students are trained to become professionals, and the learning environment invites them to learn actively, using real-world examples. In the Master’s programme, this is mainly done through interdisciplinary group work, by incorporating realistic cases into the lessons, by focusing on contemporary topics and through the 10-week professional internship.

Career opportunities

In the second year, the Master’s programme offers two tracks. Students graduating from our ‘Global Health Policy and Programmes’ option will be more oriented towards government institutions, international organizations, development agencies, non-governmental organizations or lobbying and advocacy. Those graduating from our ‘Research Methods in Global Health’ option will focus more on national and international research institutions working in fields related to global health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Health Challenges

Global Governance and Leadership

Health Care System

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Research Methods in Global Health: evidence synthesis

Essential Skills in Global Health: leadership skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Deadline passed, International

More details

For the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines and start dates, please check our webpage.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leuven, Belgium

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

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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

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Non-residents

5483 EUR / year

≈ 5483 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5483 EUR / year

≈ 5483 EUR / year

Additional Details

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

Living costs

Leuven

Belgium

810 - 1280 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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