Overview

The International Health programme at the University of Basel describes a strategy combining the knowledge and experience of several disciplines (epidemiology, social sciences, medicine, economics, management sciences, biology, etc.). The objective of the programme is to enable participants to implement sustainable primary health care programme and projects related to health in a setting of countries with limited resources.

Course structure

The Master of Advanced Studies in International Health was established by the Swiss Tropical Institute in 1998 and was accredited by the University of Basel in 2001. In October 2007, this program was also accredited by the «Schweizerische Universitätskonferenz» for the period of seven years without conditions imposed.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public Health

Medicine

Anatomy

Physiology
Health Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

70 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Basel, Switzerland

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 9 other Masters in Health Sciences in Switzerland

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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

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80

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6

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General requirements

The admission to the master’s degree program with a bachelor’s degree or a degree of equal value from a foreign higher education institution recognized by the University of Basel is only granted, if the degree entitles the holder to access to the chosen master’s degree program in the issuing higher education system. Proof of a place to study can be required.

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 CHF / year

≈ 22000 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22000 CHF / year

≈ 22000 CHF / year

Additional Details

CHF 22,000 – CHF 26,000 (depeding on modules taken)

Living costs

Basel

Switzerland

1615 - 2332 CHF / 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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Overview

Course structure

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Basel

Funding

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