Master of Public Health (MPH)
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences · Hamburg, Germany
Open
122 days left to apply
Application deadline
28 Feb 2027
Register by 28 February 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
2,400
EUR, see source for period
Duration
3 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- 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…full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, 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…
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 December - 28 February The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 June - 31 August
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €4,800
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €758
- Living costs (12 months)
- €15,600
- First year, about
- €21,158
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe 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.
- How it is organised
- 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.
- Internships
- Students can complete their Master’s thesis in cooperation with public health-related organisations.
- Part-time work
- If you are coming to Germany on a visa, you will have to provide proof of your finances for the first year: 853 EUR per month (10,236 EUR per year). EU students can work 20 hours per week.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Hamburg
Germany's second-largest city and its biggest port, with canals, two lakes in the centre, and a long list of universities and specialist schools.
Hamburg is a Free and Hanseatic City: a city and a federal state in one, about 1.97 million people on the Elbe, and about as far as you can get from the postcard idea of a small German university town. The harbour is the centre of the place.
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