VU Master's Global Health (Research)Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jul 15, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation letter

Statement of Intent / Letter of Motivation; typically 1–2 pages.

CV or resume

Curriculum vitae outlining education and experience.

Course descriptions

Descriptions of relevant completed or ongoing courses for eligibility assessment.

Thesis or academic writing sample

Bachelor’s thesis or alternative academic writing sample; typically upload at least 2–5 pages excluding bibliography.

Web-based entry examination

Programme-specific online entry examination required for selection.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; GPA 3.0/4.0 (Dutch 7.0) or higher. Selective research master's.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Bachelor’s in a Global Health-linked discipline (e.g. Medical Biology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Health Economics/Management, Psychology, Public Policy) with preferably ≥6 EC epidemiology/statistics; deficiency may be remedied before start.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; CV should evidence social responsibility (e.g. volunteer work). Positive recommendation after interview with programme director/coordinator; web-based entry examination required.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 92 overall; New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026. TOEFL iBT Home Edition not accepted.; Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026. TOEFL iBT Home Edition not accepted.

Historical admission data is not published.