DAAD 2022 Masters of Science in International Health

Applications for the Masters of Science in International Health Programme  at the University of Heidelberg and Charité Berlin with scholarship funding from the DAAD EPOS programme are open until 15 Oct 2022.

Heidelberg Institute of Public Health 

The Master of Science in International Health (MScIH) focuses on poverty-related health problems in low and middle income countries. The programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation in international public health principles and to equip them with the knowledge and competencies necessary to run and initiate sustainable programmes for disease control, health promotion, and health services development across a wide range of populations and countries.

Admission Requirements:

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a Public Health relevant discipline
• At least one year of relevant work experience, including Public Health experience in low- and middle-income settings.

Charité – University of Medicine Berlin

The discipline of International Health focusses on health issues in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). It aims for equity in health, healthy life styles and settings, reduction of health risk and universal health coverage. There are currently 13 advanced modules available in the programme master’s students can choose from according to their interests and abilities.

Admission Requirements:

• Graduates with at least two years of professional experience from eligible developing countries/territories may apply

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Masters of Science in International Health
• Aim and Benefits of Masters of Science in International Health
• Requirements for Masters of Science in International Health Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

Masters of Science in International Health

Aim and Benefits of Masters of Science in International Health

Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding

Requirements for Masters of Science in International Health Qualification

Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience
Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.