Master of Science in International Health Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

The postgraduate Master’s programme in International Health (MSc IH) is conducted by the Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine - Teaching and Training Unit (T&TU) and the CIH LMU Center for International Health.

The MSc programme focuses on health-related challenges in low- and middle-income settings. The interdisciplinary approach aims to provide students with knowledge in international and global health, covering global public health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, chronic diseases, health economy, and politics. Furthermore, students will be trained in research methods and skills in order to conduct research for their MSc theses.

With international participants and small groups, individual guidance will be provided. Lectures take place in the beautiful city of Munich.

During the advanced part of their studies, students may take part in modules across the globe by the tropEd network and/or select from a wide range of modules offered by the Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at the University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

The MSc IH may be combined with the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and International Health (DTMIH). Please visit our website for further information and contact us if you are interested in this option.

• International health fundamentals (incl. Medical School, Policy & Politics, Health Problems & Responses)
• Research methods
• Research design
• Management and communication skills
• Six advanced modules (a duration of approx. one to two weeks each) according to the student's own interest
  The following modules are currently offered by the Institute of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at the University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (taking place in Munich, in low- and middle-income countries or online):
  • Academic Teacher Training for Health Professions
  • Applied Clinical Research
  • Global Mental Health in Low- and Middle-Income Settings
  • Current laboratory techniques in infectious diseases: Molecular detection and cloning of pathogens and parasitology
  • Introduction to Health Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Public Health Systems – Challenges and Opportunities: The Case of Nepal
  • Vector Biology and Control in Ghana
  • Vaccine Research and Immunomonitoring 
  • Project Management: Symposium Planning
  • Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Climate Change and Health

• Master's thesis and oral defence

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Completed, first university degree of min. 240 ECTS credit points in a health-related science (usually equivalent to a full-time, four-year university degree programme with eight semesters). Applicants who have a qualifying, first degree of six semesters and 180 ECTS credit points may be admitted to the MSc programme if they meet additional requirements (i.e. additional courses and/or work experience). If this applies to you, please contact the MSc Programme Coordination for further information.

At least two years of relevant, full-time work experience in the health sector is required. A work duration of two years must have been reached by the time that the application is submitted. Internships usually do not count. Only internships of longer duration can be possibly considered, given their relevant role proven by a respective reference and provided that they are equivalent to full-time employment.

Approx. 97 EUR per semester

Semester fees for the Munich Student Union - LMU Munich

Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich range from 1,000 to 1,500 EUR per month.

The MSc is a one year, full-time programme. Therefore, there is no possibility of finding part-time employment.

The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD students, and postdocs who are travelling to Munich for a set period of time to find accommodation.

For further information, please visit the following link: https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html

Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and reasonably priced at 600 to 800 EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.