Global Health: Research in Netherlands at VU Netherlands

These are the international student eligibility for the Global Health: Research in Netherlands

The Global Health programme is open to both Dutch and international Students. The Faculty's Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.

In order to gain admission to the Global Health Master's programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of aEUROemic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. A Bachelor degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the programme (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).

Specific requirements for the Global Health Master's programme
A successful applicant should possess the following skills and qualities:

• Good aEUROemic achievement
• Aptitude for critical analysis and logical thinking
• Experience with several scientific disciplines (for instance studying medicine, but doing work with social care during elective)
• High motivation
• Social responsibility
• Excellent social and communication skills (in English).

We assess these skills and qualities through the specific admission requirements listed below:

• A Bachelor's degree in one of the disciplines linked to Global Health (e.g. Medical Biology, Health Sciences, Medical Anthropology, Medicine, Health Economics, Health Management, Pharmacy, Psychology, Nursing, Public policy) with basic knowledge of epidemiology/statistics (preferably at least 6 ECTS). A deficiency in the knowledge of Epidemiology can be compensated by taking additional courses (before the commencement of the study).
• A GPA of 3.0 (7.0 in the Dutch grading system) or higher. For non-EU students, the transcript and the quality of the Bachelor's program are evaluated by the VU International Office. If the diploma or a previous study program is not known by the International Office, the file of the student is sent to the NUFFIC office for additional evaluation and advice.
• Motivation letter stating the reasons for applying for this Research Masters
• Comprehensive CV with a list of extra-curricular activities focusing on social responsibility, e.g. volunteer work or other activities showing the social qualities of the student.
• Two reference letters (one from the supervisor of the bachelor thesis or internship).
• A sufficient score on the web-based entry examination. Examination consists of an open essay question regarding a video discussing the aspects of Global Health and some scientific literature readings.
• Receive a positive recommendation on the basis of an interview with the program director and/or master coordinator (held in person or via Skype depending on the location and possibilities of the student).
• For those who have not completed previous studies in English a minimum score of 560 for the paper version of the TOEFL test (or an equivalent measuring the level of C1 in'Common European Framework of References for languages' (CEFR)).

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Global Health: Research

A successful applicant should possess the following skills and qualities:

• Good aEUROemic achievement 
• Aptitude for critical analysis and logical thinking 
• Experience with several scientific disciplines (for instance studying medicine, but doing work with social care during elective)
• High motivation 
• Social responsibility
• Excellent social and communication skills (in English).

We assess these skills and qualities through the specific admission requirements listed below: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in one of the disciplines linked to Global Health (e.g. Medical Biology, Health Sciences, Medical Anthropology, Medicine, Health Economics, Health Management, Pharmacy, Psychology, Nursing, Public policy) with basic knowledge of epidemiology/statistics (preferably at least 6 EC). A deficiency in the knowledge of Epidemiology can be compensated by taking additional courses (before the commencement of the study).
• A GPA of 3.0 (7.0 in the Dutch grading system) or higher. For non-EU students, the transcript and the quality of the Bachelor’s program are evaluated by the VU International Office. If the diploma or a previous study program is not known by the International Office, the file of the student is sent to the NUFFIC office for additional evaluation and advice.
• Motivation letter stating the reasons for applying for this Research Masters
• Comprehensive CV with a list of extra-curricular activities focusing on social responsibility, e.g. volunteer work or other activities showing the social qualities of the student. 
• Two reference letters (one from the supervisor of the bachelor thesis or internship).
• A sufficient score on the web-based entry examination. Examination consists of an open essay question regarding a video discussing the aspects of Global Health and some scientific literature readings. 
• Receive a positive recommendation on the basis of an interview with the program director and/or master coordinator (held in person or via Skype depending on the location and possibilities of the student).
• For those who have not completed previous studies in English a minimum score of 580 for the paper version of the TOEFL test (or an equivalent measuring the level of C1 in ‘Common European Framework of References for languages’ (CEFR)).

These are the test eligibilities for the Global Health: Research to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Global Health: Research in Netherlands.