Global Urban Health
Global Urban Health
Master of Science in Global Urban Health
The Master of Science in Global Urban Health (MSc GUH) at the University of Freiburg is an interdisciplinary, modular course based on national and international Global Health and Urban Health concepts and is in line with international strategies such as the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). The aim of the course is to convey knowledge, skills and competences concerning the identification and management of risk factors for health in urban areas globally, with a focus in low- and middle-income countries.
The Master of Science in Global Urban Health will teach you to:
- develop analytical and management skills to meet the challenges of urban health,
- identify and quantify biological, psychological and social threats to health and risk factors in urban areas,
- develop knowledge and skills in the fields of prevention, control, programme development, monitoring and evaluation for improving urban health,
- design and conduct research projects in the field of urban health,
- make proactive, evidence-based decisions and gain leadership qualities and effective working skills in accordance with your professional background,
- enhance independent and reflective thinking and inspire an interest for lifelong learning.
History behind our Master
Learn about the interesting history behind our Master programme:
We are grateful for the creator of this course Prof. Axel Kroeger and the main implementer Dr. Sonia Diaz-Monsalve and their great engagement and passion to make the postgraduate programme a successful example of contributing to a more equitable and just world.
This year, our Master will celebrate its first decade!
On this occasion, our programme in collaboration with the Centre for Planetary Health (CPH) is organising an International Symposium on Planetary Aspects of Urban Health, to be held on 25 – 26 September 2025.
You are cordially invited!
More information about the event is available under News.
General Information
Start date: Yearly, last week of September
Application deadline: 15 September
(Please be aware that the visa process can take several months. We therefore recommend you to submit your application latest in June.)
Duration: One year, Full-time
Tuition fee: 13 000 EUR (one-year study)
Language: English
Location: University of Freiburg
For general enquiries and questions about the programme, please contact us at: mscguh@zmg.uni-freiburg.de
