Overview

Through a transdisciplinary social science lens, the Health Policy, Planning and Financing programme from Eötvös Loránd University combines economics, health policy, public policy, finance, and statistics with key insights from sociology, epidemiology, psychology, and ethics. Students gain practical skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, forecasting, and system optimization, preparing them to address global health challenges with innovative and data-driven solutions.

The curriculum focuses on the complex interplay of stakeholders involved in healthcare planning, financing, and delivery at local, regional, national, and global levels. Students are encouraged to critically examine how health systems can adapt to today’s and tomorrow’s challenges – from demographic shifts and digital transformation to global health crises and inequities in access.

Career opportunities

The programme equips graduates with the analytical, strategic, and interdisciplinary skills needed to address the most pressing health system challenges worldwide. With a strong foundation in health economics, policy design, system modelling, and evidence-based evaluation, students are prepared for career paths across the private, public, and non-profit sectors, as well as in international organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Economics and Financing

Healthcare Systems and Organizations

Health Policy Analysis

Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 5 other Masters in Health Sciences in Hungary

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a BA/BBA degree in any of the following fields:

Social Studies

Sociology

Health Care and Disease Prevention

Nursing and Patient Care

Public Administration Manager

Health Care Management

Business Administration and Management

Language requirements

Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

3100 EUR / year

≈ 3100 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / 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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