Netherlands · Master's
Maastricht University
MSc Global Health
Maastricht University
Course Overview
Maastricht University is internationally known for Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and its one-year, English-taught MSc Global Health is delivered through that small-group, case-driven model. The programme examines health from a global-systems perspective: globalisation and health, health governance, infectious and non-communicable disease control, health equity, and the economics of health systems. It includes an international placement, and Maastricht co-runs the degree within a transnational consortium, so students can spend periods at partner universities abroad — unusually international even by Dutch standards.
Sri Lankan applicants with an MBBS, BSc Nursing, BSc Public Health, BSc Health Promotion, or social-science backgrounds focused on health fit the cohort well, and the PBL format suits clinicians who want active, applied learning rather than lectures. Maastricht sits in the tri-border region near Belgium and Germany, with a low cost of living relative to the Randstad. The Netherlands offers graduates a one-year orientation residence permit, opening routes into international NGOs, WHO/EU agencies, and global-health consultancies.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's or professional degree (SLQF Level 6) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a relevant social science, with a 2nd-Upper or better.
- check_circle Motivation letter linking your background to global-health practice.
- check_circle CV and two academic/professional references.
- check_circle Relevant fieldwork or NGO/MoH experience strengthens the application.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree (Sri Lankan MBBS or an English-medium BSc) was taught and assessed entirely in English — confirm via an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | €18,000 | Rs. 6,210,000 |
| Accommodation in Maastricht (per year) | €7,200 | Rs. 2,484,000 |
| Living Expenses & Food (per year) | €6,600 | Rs. 2,277,000 |
| Visa, Insurance & Books | €1,400 | Rs. 483,000 |
| Estimated Programme Cost (1 year) | €33,200 | Rs. 11,454,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
The Netherlands grants graduates a one-year orientation year (zoekjaar) to find skilled work. Maastricht Global Health alumni move into roles at WHO Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Médecins Sans Frontières (Amsterdam), KIT Royal Tropical Institute, and global-health teams at Philips Healthcare and Danone. Consulting and policy roles at NGOs and EU agencies are common. Sri Lankan returnees take posts at WHO Sri Lanka, UNICEF, the Ministry of Health's directorates, the Family Planning Association, Sarvodaya, and as programme leads in INGO country offices.
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