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On this page, you will find important details of the application process (such as deadlines, admission requirements, required documents and application assessment) for the master’s programme in Global Health for the academic year 2024-2025.

The information on this page is for students who would like to start in academic year 2024-2025.

Important deadlines for this study programme

This master’s programme starts in September.

The deadlines below are applicable for applying for a start in September 2024.

When you want to apply or are applying to for this study programme, it is important that you inform yourself of the deadlines that you need to meet. The important deadlines when applying for this study programme are provided in the table below.

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1 October 2023Studielink is open for applications for the academic year 2024-2025

Up to and including 1 May 2024, 23:59 CET

Deadline for completing the entire application process for non-EU/EEA applicants (these applicants require a visa or residence permit)
Up to and including 1 June 2024, 23:59 CETDeadline for completing the entire application process forEU/EEAapplicants
Up to and including 1February2024, 23:59 CETApplication deadline for non-EU/EEA applicants who want to be considered for the UM NL-High Potential Scholarship.

Please note: if you apply for a UM scholarship, the scholarship application deadline applies.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for academic year 2024-2025 for this master’s programme in Global Health depend on your prior qualifications. Please check below which requirements apply to you.

Click on the question that applies to you for more information:

  • Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from Maastricht Universityobtained before 1 September 2024?
  • Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from another Dutch (WO) university obtained before 1 September 2024?
  • Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from a university of applied science (HBO, Fachhochschule, Hogeschool, College, TEI or another professional bachelor’s) obtained before 1 September 2024?
  • Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from an EEAuniversity obtained before 1 September 2024?
  • Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from a non-EEAuniversity obtained before 1 September 2024?
  • Do you have a relevant master’s degree from an EEA or a non-EEAuniversity obtained before 1 September 2024? (If a bachelor's degreein (veterinary) medicine or dentistry is a relevant degree for this master's programme, a nominal duration of 6years or more is considered to be equivalent to a master's degree.)

Relevant university degrees are among others:Anthropology; Biology; Biochemistry; Biomedical Sciences; Biomedical Technology; Clinical Technology; Dentistry; European Law; European Public Health; European Studies; Health and Life; Health and Society; Health Economics; Health Sciences; (Veterinary) Medicine; Movement Sciences; Nursing Sciences; Nutrition and Health; Pharmacy; Psychology; University College (admission depends on courses followed). In case your domain is not mentioned here, the Board of Admissions can assess whether your domain is considered relevant once you have completed your application via Studielink.

Relevant university of applied sciences degrees are among others:Biometry; Biotechnology; Cesar Therapy; Dietetics; Management in Health Care; Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MBRT); Mensendieck Physiotherapy; Midwifery; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Pedagogy; Physiotherapy / Kinesitherapy; Podotherapy; Skin Therapy; Speech Therapy;Sport and Movement (Education); Sport, Health and Management; Social Work; Youth Work (SPH/HBO-J).In case your domain is not mentioned here, the Board of Admissions can assess whether your domain is considered relevant once you have completed your application via Studielink.

Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from Maastricht University obtained before 1 September 2024?

You qualify for admission.
Please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

  • A recentpassport picture
    The passport picture must satisfy certainrequirements.

  • A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card, valid on 1 September 2023
    Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this document as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture.

  • A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your diploma
    If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor’s programme.

  • Yourcurriculum vitae
    Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.

  • Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English
    Check the language requirementsto find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.

  • Master's preference formin case you apply for more than one master’s programme
    The document 'FHML master’s preference form' that needs to be filled in (only if you are applying for more than one master’s programme) will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Indicate master’s preference’.

All required documents must have been uploaded before the application deadline that applies to you.See the paragraph 'Important deadlines for this study programme' on this page.

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Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from another Dutch (WO) university obtained before 1 September 2024?

You qualify for admission. Please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

  • A recent passport picture
    The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements.
  • A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card
    Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this document as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
  • A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your diploma.
    If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor’s programme.
  • Your curriculum vitae
    Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.
  • Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English
    Check the language requirementsto find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.
  • Master's preference formin case you apply for more than one programme
    The document 'FHML master’s preference form' that needs to be filled in (only if you are applying for more than one master’s programme) will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Indicate master’s preference’.

All required documents must have been uploaded before the application deadline that applies to you.See the paragraph 'Important deadlines for this study programme' on this page.

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Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences (HBO, Fachhochschule, Hogeschool, College, TEI or another professional bachelor’s) obtained before 1 September 2024?

The Board of Admissions assesses whether you qualify for admission and you have to demonstrate your academic skills. There are two options to do so:

  • Option 1: prove your academic skills by completing the ‘Academic skills checklist’.
    This checklist needs to be filled in the MyApplication portal. You can find the checklist in the portal under the task ‘Prove academic capabilities’.
    The checklist is sufficient If you have completed a thesisandhave obtained at least 12 (relevant) ECTS in statistics and methodology according to the Board of Admissions.
    If you cannot demonstrate these academic skills, option 2 automatically applies.

  • Option 2: take a GRE General test and upload a sufficient GRE General test score report in the MyApplication portal..See our webpage for more information about theGRE-test.

Please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

  • A recent passport picture
    The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements.
  • A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card
    Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this document as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
  • A copy of your most recent certifiedgrades transcript and a copy of your diploma.
    If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor’s programme. Add a translation if the original transcript is not in English or Dutch.
  • TheAcademic skills checklistor a sufficient GRE General score report
    Read the instructions on the checklist carefully. Only fully completed checklists will be considered.

  • Your curriculum vitae in English or Dutch
    Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience
  • Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English
    Check the language requirementsto find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.
  • Master'spreference formin case you apply for more than one master’s programme
    The document 'FHML master’s preference form'that needs to be filled in (only if you are applying for more than one master’s programme) will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Indicate master’s preference’.

All required documents must have been uploaded before the application deadline that applies to you.See the paragraph 'Important deadlines for this study programme' on this page.

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Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from an EEA* university obtained before 1 September 2024?

The Board of Admissions assesses whether you qualify for admission.
Please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

  • A recent passport picture
    The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements.
  • A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card
    Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this document as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
  • A copy of your most recent certifiedgrades transcript and a copy of your diploma.
    If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor’s programme. Add a translation if the original transcript is not in English.
  • Your curriculum vitae in English
    Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.
  • Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English
    Check the language requirementsto find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.
  • Master's preference form in case you apply for more than one master’s programme
    The document 'FHML master’s preference form' that needs to be filled in (only if you are applying for more than one master’s programme) will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Indicate master’s preference’

All required documents must have been uploaded before the application deadline that applies to you.See the paragraph 'Important deadlines for this study programme' on this page.

The Board of Admissions may ask you to upload additional documents e.g. a checklist academic skills or a sufficient GRE General test score report.

* Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. This arrangement also includes Switzerland and the UK.

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Do you have a relevant bachelor’s degree from a non-EEA* university obtained before 1 September 2024?

Please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

  • A recent passport picture
    The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements.
  • A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card
    Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this document as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’
  • A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your diploma.
    If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor’s programme. Add a translation if the original transcript is not in English.
  • Your curriculum vitae in English
    Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.
  • Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in EnglishProof of sufficient command of English
    Check the language requirementsto find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.
  • Master's preference form in case you apply for more than one master’s programme
    The document 'FHML master’s preference form' that needs to be filled in (only if you are applying for more than one master’s programme) will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Indicate master’s preference’
    .
  • A GRE General test score report with sufficient scores
    See our webpage for more information about the GRE General test.

All required documents must have been uploaded before the application deadline that applies to you.See the paragraph 'Important deadlines for this study programme' on this page.

If you apply for a UM scholarship, your application must be complete before the scholarship deadline. Check the deadlines on the scholarships website.
You are only eligible for a scholarship if you have been offered a place in the study programme. Thisconditionally admitted to the master. Conditional admission is only possible if you have a relevant previous education and have uploaded all required documents (including a sufficient GRE General test score report, if this requirement applies to you).

A handling fee is required forapplicants with a degree from a non-EEA country.For more information checkour website.

* all countries except Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. This arrangement also includes Switzerland and the UK.

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Do you have a relevant master’s degree from an EEA or a non-EEA* university obtained before 1 September 2024?

(If a bachelor's degree in (veterinary) medicine or dentistry is a relevant degree for this master's programme, a nominal duration of 6 years or more is considered to be equivalent to a master's degree.)

Please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

  • A recent passport picture
    The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements.
  • A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card, valid on 1 September 2023
    Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this document as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
  • A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your diploma.
    If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor’s programme and master's programme. Add a translation if the original transcript is not in English.
  • Your curriculum vitae in English
    Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.
  • Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English
    Check the language requirementsto find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.
  • Master's preference form in case you apply for more than one master’s programme
    The document 'FHML master’s preference form' that needs to be filled in (only if you are applying for more than one master’s programme) will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Indicate master’s preference’

All required documents must have been uploaded before the application deadline that applies to you.See the paragraph 'Important deadlines for this study programme' on this page.

If you apply for aUM scholarship, your application must be complete before the scholarship deadline. Check the deadlines on thescholarships website.
You are only eligible for a scholarship if you have been offered a place in the study programme. This is possible if you have a relevant previous education and have uploaded all required documents (including a sufficient GRE General test score report, if this requirement applies to you).

A handling fee is required for applicants with a degree from a non-EEA country. For more information check our website

* all countries except Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. This arrangement also includes Switzerland and the UK.

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How do we assess your application?

When you want to apply or are applying for this study programme, it is useful to know how we assess your application. You can find more information about this in this section.

The Board of Admissions (BoA) checks whether your educational background fits with the requirements for the master’s programme you applied for. The BoA only assesses complete applications received within the deadline. After receiving your application (and handling fee, if applicable), we will apply the following checks:

  • Is the previous education relevant for the master’s programme? In case of doubt about the relevance of your previous education, your application will be discussed with the coordinator of the master’s programme.
  • If applicable, are the academic requirements fulfilled (e.g. sufficient academic skills, GRE required)? If the GRE requirement applies to you, a sufficient GRE score report needs to be uploaded before the application deadline as well.
  • Is there proof of sufficient command of English? If an English language test is required, a sufficient score report needs to be uploaded before the enrollment deadline (31 August).

If the BoA needs additional information to properly assess your application, we will ask you to upload additional documents.

The assessment by the BoA results in either a conditional admission to the master or in a rejection. You will be informed about this within six weeks.

Please note: if you apply for a UM scholarship as well, your application has to be complete at the time of the scholarship deadline. Check the scholarship website for exact deadlines and the scholarship application procedure.

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