Italy · Master's
University of Bologna
MSc International Healthcare Management, Economics and Policy
University of Bologna
Course Overview
Bologna's MSc in International Healthcare Management, Economics and Policy (HEM) is a two-year, English-taught Master's based in the Bologna Business School ecosystem, aimed at applicants who want to combine medical or biological backgrounds with serious health-economics and management tooling. Bologna's Faculty of Medicine sits adjacent to the Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital (one of Italy's largest), so applied teaching is grounded in real hospital operations.
The curriculum covers health policy, healthcare financing, hospital management, pharmaceutical economics, and global-health governance. Faculty includes World Bank and WHO consultants, and the cohort skews international — Sri Lankan applicants with backgrounds in MBBS, BSc Public Health, BSc Biomedical Sciences, BBA Healthcare Management, or even strong MBA candidates from Sri Lankan med-affiliated employers (Hemas Hospitals, John Keells Healthcare) fit cleanly. The Italian ISEE system applies — low-ISEE families often pay €600–€1,500/year.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's in Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Economics, Management, or related field — Sri Lankan SLQF Level 6 with GPA equivalent to 2nd-Upper or better.
- check_circle Foundational understanding of economics or quantitative methods strongly preferred; the programme is selective.
- check_circle Statement of purpose explaining health-sector motivation, CV, and 2 academic references.
- check_circle Some work experience in a hospital, NGO, or pharmaceutical organisation is a clear plus for Sri Lankan applicants.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (min 5.5 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge B2 First (FCE) or higher.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught entirely in English at a recognised institution.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, top band) | €3,600 | Rs. 1,242,000 |
| Accommodation in Bologna (per year) | €6,000 | Rs. 2,070,000 |
| Living Expenses & Food (per year) | €5,400 | Rs. 1,863,000 |
| Visa, Insurance & Books (per year) | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Estimated Annual Cost | €16,200 | Rs. 5,589,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Bologna HEM graduates qualify for Italy's 12-month post-study residence permit and EU Blue Card route. Typical first roles include healthcare consultant at McKinsey Italy or Bain Italy (pharma practice), policy analyst at WHO Europe, World Bank health programmes, IFAD, or pharmaceutical strategy roles at Novartis, Roche Italy, Menarini, and Chiesi Farmaceutici. Sri Lankan returnees take senior strategy positions at Hemas Hospitals, Lanka Hospitals, Asiri Group, the Ministry of Health, and international NGOs (WHO Sri Lanka country office, UNICEF).
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