Master of Public Health (MPH)
Universität Hamburg · Hamburg, Europe
Duration
18 mo
Tuition
€2,400/yr
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Winter semester
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Course details verified 10 Sep 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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About this programme
The Master of Public Health aims to equip participants with scientific and practical skills to independently conduct research that brings about policy changes and that positively affects a population's health. Its key concept is to preserve and enhance the health, well-being and life expectancy of human populations by integrating scientific knowledge, practical skills and data research analysis to advance public health. The course comprises 10 modules which focus on the determinants of health and major health problems from a global and interdisciplinary perspective. Students will acquire knowledge in conceptualisation, planning, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions, study designs, and research methods. Students are able to gain a comprehensive understanding in ethics and in current developments of public health. The programme culminates in writing the Master's thesis. The aim is to formulate and analyse a problem, using a suitable study design and study methods; concepts and methods learned during the programme will be applied. This course is taught in person only. It is not possible to study online. The number of students is limited to a maximum of 24; therefore, seminars and small group work are possible in all modules. The Master of Public Health degree is three semesters in length. The programme is divided into two parts. The first part comprises two semesters with a total of 60 credit points (CP), focusing on the determinants of health and major health problems in a global and interdisciplinary perspective. In the second part (third semester), a Master's thesis must be completed within six months. The thesis is worth 30 credit points (CP). First Semester: Five modules are required (6 CPs each). Public Health Principles Statistical Methods Epidemiology Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics Evidence Based Public Health Second Semester: Five modules are required (6 CPs each). Environmental and Occupational Health Health Promotion and Prevention Leadership and Programme Planning Health Policy and Management Health Economics Third Semester (30 CPs): Master's thesis This course is taught in person only. There isn't an option to study online. For more detailed information about the modules and course content, please click on the PDF link below. PDF Download
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Entry requirements
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E.G. TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
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Prerequisites
First degree either in health sciences / public health or a similar degree relevant to health sciences, such as medicine, social sciences, nursing or a degree in a health care profession or a degree in a discipline that is closely related to health sciences such as, for example, economics and a minimum of 210 ECTS Proof of one year of professional experience in public health or qualified scientific work with convincing substantial and methodological relevance to health sciences / public health (attestation of employer) Language certificate if English is not your first language (see language requirements) Uni-assist (VPD) (www.uni-assist.de): Students who completed their school education outside Germany must have their high school and Bachelor certificates checked by uni-assist and receive a VPD BEFORE applying to the HAW Hamburg. The VPD from uni-assist must be uploaded as part of the application process at HAW Hamburg. Please be advised that the uni-assist VPD process can take six to eight weeks, so please apply early. For more information about academic requirements: HAW-Hamburg: Public Health (MPH) – Information for prospective students
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Fees & scholarships
€2,400/yr tuition (sourced). We confirm the exact costs and the scholarships you qualify for at Universität Hamburg — free, for your profile.
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Tuition is €2,400/yr. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
First degree either in health sciences / public health or a similar degree relevant to health sciences, such as medicine, social sciences, nursing or a degree in a health care profession or a degree in a discipline that is closely related to health sciences such as, for example, economics and a minimum of 210 ECTS Proof of one year of professional experience in public health or qualified scientific work with convincing substantial and methodological relevance to health sciences / public health (attestation of employer) Language certificate if English is not your first language (see language requirements) Uni-assist (VPD) (www.uni-assist.de): Students who completed their school education outside Germany must have their high school and Bachelor certificates checked by uni-assist and receive a VPD BEFORE applying to the HAW Hamburg. The VPD from uni-assist must be uploaded as part of the application process at HAW Hamburg. Please be advised that the uni-assist VPD process can take six to eight weeks, so please apply early. For more information about academic requirements: HAW-Hamburg: Public Health (MPH) – Information for prospective students English: E.G. TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced.
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