DAAD-EPOS Scholarships for Developing Countries, Master of Science in International Health, 2022-23, University of Heidelberg, Germany

by Samrach · April 12, 2022

Application deadline: April 30, 2022, October 15, 2022 for DAAD-EPOS Scholarship

The Master of Science in International Health (MScIH) focuses on poverty-related health problems in low and middle income countries. The programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation in international public health principles and to equip them with the knowledge and competencies necessary to run and initiate sustainable programmes for disease control, health promotion, and health services development across a wide range of populations and countries.

Programme Title	Master of Science in International Health
Starting Date	13 September 2022
Application Deadline	30 April 2022
Length of Programme	1 year / up to 5 years
Mode of Delivery	Full-time / Part-time
Location	Heidelberg University, and tropEd partner institutions
Language	English
Tuition Fees	14,100 EUR (1 year full-time study)
Contact	msc_ih(at)uni-heidelberg.de

AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME, PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

critically collect, analyse and appraise qualitative and quantitative data relevant for the improvement of health and health care in low and middle income societies
identify and analyse interrelated determinants of health and major health problems of populations from a cross-disciplinary perspective in low and middle income countries
plan sustainable improvements of health systems considering the diverse intercultural settings as well as social and ethical responsibilities
clearly communicate and work professionally in multi-disciplinary teams

HOW TO APPLY

From submitting your application online to receiving and accepting an offer, you’ll find everything you need to know about admission to the Master of Science in International Health here.

All applications should be submitted online. Paper-based applications cannot be considered. Download the application checklist to have all the required supporting documents ready for your online application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

MScIH full-time/part-time programme 2022/23: 30 April 2022
MScIH full time programme + DAAD scholarship request 2023/24: 15 October 2022 (Applications for a DAAD scholarship for the Master’s course starting in September 2022 are no longer possible)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in International Health will hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification, at least 240 ECTS) in a Public Health relevant discipline (medical degrees and others). Prospective students are also expected to have at least one year of relevant work experience, including Public Health experience in low- and middle-income settings. Admission to the course is restricted. Please consult the Admission Regulations for further details.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Before entering the MScIH programme, prospective students will need to have reached a certain minimum level of English language proficiency in one of the following:

TOEFL	TOEFL	TOEFL	IELTS
580 paper-based	237 computer-based	92-93 internet-based	6.5 overall band score

Only original score reports from authorised test centres are accepted!

The English language requirements may also be satisfied by successful completion of tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, if the language of instruction and assessment was English. Applicants with previous study in English need to provide academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution to certify that English was the sole or principal language of instruction.

TUITION FEES

FULL-TIME

EUR 14,100

Tuition for 1 year including fees for the Core course, Short Courses, Thesis, and Oral Exam.

PART-TIME

EUR 7,863 + Short Course Fees

Tuition includes fees for the Core Course, Thesis, and Oral Exam. The Short Courses are paid separately with approx. EUR 1,000 for a two-week advanced module at Heidelberg University (average total cost for advanced modules approx. EUR 6,000). Different fees apply within the tropEd network.

Heidelberg University additionally charges an administration fee and a student services contribution for each semester. Tuition fees do not include accommodation and other personal living expenses.

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Candidates applying for grants and third-party funding should:

submit their application for admission to the Master of Science in International Health
submit their application for scholarships or sponsorships to potential funding organisations

Please note: Application deadlines for scholarships depend on the respective funding agencies and institutions and might vary from the application deadline of the MScIH programme at Heidelberg University.

General information and useful links regarding scholarships for students can be found on the university’s website.

DAAD-EPOS Scholarship

Benefits of DAAD EPOS scholarships:

A monthly payment of 850 euros for the master’s degree or
1,200 euros for doctoral students.
Travel allowance.
Health, accident and civil liability insurance.
One-time study allowance.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides a number of scholarships to international students pursuing higher education in Germany. A limited number of scholarships are available for students pursuing development-related postgraduate courses such as the MScIH programme at Heidelberg University.

Applications for the Master of Science in International Health with DAAD scholarship request are administered by the Institute of Global Health.

To be eligible for the EPOS scholarship your last academic degree may not be older than 6 years. For more detailed information on application requirements and country-specific application procedures, please see the DAAD scholarship database.

Applications should to be submitted online between 15 May and 15 October of the year preceding the commencement of Master’s programme.

Late and incomplete applications cannot be considered. All applications have to be submitted online. Hardcopy applications will not be considered.

Please note that you must include your DAAD scholarship application form and any other documents (if applicable) as part of your MScIH online application. You do not have to submit your supporting documents twice.

The selection process for DAAD scholarships starts in October. Candidates will be informed about the outcome of their application by February. Although the Institute of Global Health can nominate candidates for scholarships, the final decision lies with the DAAD.

Here you can find more detailed information (especially in the preface on pages 20-24) about prerequisites and requirements, application formalities, required documents for a DAAD scholarship application as well as the general application and selection procedure.

Source / Additional information: Official Website.