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4 semesters
Bilingual
Free (340 EUR/sem)
Winter
The University of Hamburg is a prestigious institution known for its strong academic programs and research opportunities. The Health Economics & Health Care Management course offered at the university is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the economic principles and management strategies within the healthcare industry. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics such as healthcare financing, policy analysis, and the impact of healthcare on the economy. The course also emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making and effective leadership in healthcare organizations. Overall, the program at the University of Hamburg offers a valuable and in-depth education for those interested in pursuing a career in health economics and healthcare management.
Specialization
SPECIALISATION: HEALTH ECONOMICS HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT“
Fields of study
What you need to apply for Health Economics & Health Care Management at University of Hamburg
For your application, however, a written confirmation that you have sufficient knowledge of the German language (in accordance with the stated regulations) is sufficient. You can use our text module for this, which you should add your personal data to and upload as a signed document to the application portal.
"I hereby confirm that I have sufficient knowledge of the German language in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the University Admissions Regulations. I am aware that I must submit the required proof in the enrollment process. Place/date and signature
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What to prepare for your application to Health Economics & Health Care Management
Merge all documents that consist of several pages, e.g., the transcript of records, into a single file.
The documents/files should preferably be uploaded as a PDF. This ensures that they can be opened and are displayed correctly.
Only one file can be uploaded in each upload category.
Contact [email protected] if you have difficulties with this step. For other technical difficulties, contact the Regional Computing Center using the STiNE support form in the application procedure.
Required documents in the "Upload documents" section
Final documents of your first degree: bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.
If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)
If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.
GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results
Tabular CV in German or English
informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency
German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.
Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)
Be aware that documents that have not been uploaded to the application portal by the official application deadline (application period 1 May–15 June) cannot be considered in the application process.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Health Economics & Health Care Management at University of Hamburg
Please create an applicant account.
Fill out the online form. You can log in again at any time within the application period.
In the “Document upload” section, upload the required documents or evidence (see below).
Please note the following when uploading documents:
Please merge all documents that consist of several pages, such as the Transcript of Records, into one file.
The documents/files should preferably be uploaded in PDF format . This is the only way to ensure that they can be opened and are displayed correctly.
Only one file can be uploaded in each upload category.
If you have technical difficulties with this application step, please contact hehcm.wiso@uni‐hamburg.de . If you have other technical difficulties, please contact the RRZ using the STiNE support form in the application process .
The criteria for the selection process are the final grade of the first degree and the result of the TM-WISO (test for master's programs in economics and social sciences), an aptitude diagnostic procedure for measuring cognitive abilities. The TM-WISO test result is weighted at 45% in the selection process, the final grade, converted into the TM-WISO scale, at 55%.
Applicants from non-EU countries can take the TestAS in German with the core test and the economics module instead of the TM-WISO.
Please inquire in good time about the dates and process of the TM-WISO test and the registration formalities. Detailed information can be found on the TM-WISO test website .
Applicants who do not present a TM-WISO or Test-AS test result will not be excluded from the selection process, but will receive zero points for this selection criterion and thus worsen their chances of getting a place at university.
Admission and rejection letters
The notifications of admission or rejection will be made available to you in your Stine account under the menu item “Documents” including the application for enrollment. Check these on the dates announced by Student Services. If you have been accepted for a place at a university, you must submit the completed enrollment application, including the attachments specified in the admission letter, to Student Services within the deadline stated in the admission letter.
If you miss this deadline, you will lose your right to the promised study place!
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
340 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Statistics will appear here as more applicants report their outcomes. Check back later for acceptance rates and grade benchmarks.
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How to apply
Proof of first university degree (bachelor's program) in
Graduates of these degree programs meet the admission requirements.
Alternative
If your degree program is not on the list, you still meet the admission requirements if you can demonstrate knowledge from all of the following courses:
Applicants who cannot provide evidence of knowledge in all of the subjects listed do not meet the admission requirements and will be rejected.
Proof of proficiency in English
You will be required to read specialist literature in your discipline in English, so you will also need to have sufficient language skills in English. You do not need a language certificate; informal confirmation suffices. Use our sample text, add your personal data, and upload a signed copy in the application portal.
“I hereby confirm that I am sufficiently proficient in English to follow academic courses, read specialist literature, and take oral and written examinations on the topic in English.
Place, date and signature”
Please upload a confirmation, in your own words and signed by you, that you have the English skills necessary to follow courses in business and economics, read specialist literature, and take oral and written exams in English. Use the template for this in the [application](https://www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/en/studienbuero-sozialoek...) section of the website.
Proof of proficiency in German (foreign students only)
You must have strong German language skills for the Master of Science in Health Economics and Health Care Management. If you did not obtain your university entrance eligibility at a German-speaking school, you must submit a German[ language certificate confirming sufficient German language skills](https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/inte...) at the latest upon enrollment (please note that should you be accepted to the program, not submiting a valid German language certificate upon enrolment will lead to the loss of your spot on the program). The [legal basis](https://www.uni-hamburg.de/campuscenter/studienorganisati...) for this is Section 3 of the University admission bylaws.
For the purposes of the application process only, a written confirmation that you demonstrate the requisite level of German language proficiency will suffice (pursuant to the regulations above, see Section 3 of the University admission bylaws, UniZS). Use our sample text, add your personal data, and upload a signed copy in the application portal.
"I hereby confirm that I have sufficient knowledge of the German language in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the University admission bylaws. I am aware that I will have to submit the required proof during the enrollment process.
Place/date and signature”
You will find further tips and information on compiling your application documents in the [Application procedure and documents](https://www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/en/studienbuero-sozialoek...) section.
If we receive more applications than there are places available, our [selection criteria](https://www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/en/studienbuero-sozialoek...)apply.
Applications must be submitted digitally via STiNE. Upload all documents there.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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University of Hamburg
Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences
Study Office Social Economics
M.Sc. Health Economics & Health Care Management
Von-Melle-Park 9
D - 20146 Hamburg
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