European Master in Health Economics and Management

The programme offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies at European universities. EU-HEM offers courses of methods and health economics, management, leadership, health policy, governance and law.

Leading universities

The University of Oslo has developed the EU-HEM programme in cooperation with three other leading European universities:

• Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), the Netherlands
• Management Centre Innsbruck (MCI), Austria
• University of Bologna (UniBo), Italy

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Specializations

Depending on your specialization you have the opportunity to study at four top European universities. The programme offers specialization within four fields ensuring a profound education:

• Economics & Policy
• Economic Evaluation
• Management of Healthcare Institutions
• Population Health Management

Joint degree

Upon successful completion of the EU-HEM, you will be awarded a degree and a joint diploma in European Master in Health Economics and Management, recognized by all four universities. The names of the national degrees differ, but will be described in the Joint Diploma Supplement.

All students receive Erasmus+ grants when traveling between universities. The E+ scholarship varies between €3,500-€4,500 in total for the entire study period.

The local titles:

• In The Netherlands: Master of Science
• In Austria: Master of Arts
• In Italy: Laurea Magistrale
• In Norway: Master of Philosophy

Support for field work travel expenses for master students

The Institute of Health and Society (HELSAM) provide modest financial support for students pursing master’s degree programme at the institute, to facilitate fieldwork activities outside the EU/EEA related to their theses.

Career opportunities

An international master degree is strongly supported by future employers in international organizations, hospitals and care organizations, governmental agencies, and research institutions.

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Apply for funds

All students at the Faculty of Medicine have the opportunity to apply for financial support for various types of activities through the fund "Funds for student-directed measures".

Study health in Oslo?

Read more about being a health student in Oslo