MSc in Health Economic Evaluation

Open for applications
Tuition €1,350,000 1 350 000 Ft/semester 2 700 000 Ft/year cca. 3 400 EUR/semester cca. 6 800 EUR/year
Country Hungary

About this program

What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.

About the programme

Drive impactful change in the healthcare sector with data-driven analysis and insights.
  • The only Master’s programme in Central Europe focused on research-driven health economic evaluation.
  • One-year intensive programme offering in-depth, practice-oriented knowledge and skills.
  • High-demand job opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms, and governmental health technology assessment agencies.
  • Equip students with the analytical techniques and research methods used in health economics, including cost-effectiveness analysis, quantitative and qualitative methods, and health technology assessment.
  • Aims to train professionals who improve decision-making in resource allocation across healthcare systems.
  • Provides comprehensive knowledge on applying health economic theories, principles, and models to solve complex problems and inform financing decisions.
Who is expected to attend the training

We welcome applicants who aspire to become professionals in health economic evaluation. This programme is designed for those who want to explore the economics of health and apply it to real-world challenges.

You will gain the ability to critically assess health technologies, analyse the impact of pricing and financing methods in healthcare, and understand how to measure and value health outcomes.

We especially encourage applications from those eager to deepen their knowledge in quality of life measurement and to learn about advanced decision-analytic modelling methods used in complex healthcare evaluations.

How to take the exam

Most courses are graded via a combination of various assignments (individual or group) during the semester and a final exam. Some courses are graded based on assignments only or exam only. The final exam of the programme consists of a thesis defence.

 


 


 

Program overview

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Program length

2 semesters (1 year)

How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.

Qualification level

Master

The academic level you will earn, such as Bachelor, Master, or PhD.

Country

Hungary

The country where this university is based.

Language requirement

English

This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.

Eligibility & requirements

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Entrance / admission test

Not required

No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.

Admission intakes & deadlines

Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.

September 2026 Intake

Classes start September 2026

Open for applications
  1. Self-Funded Non-Hungarian Application Deadline International

    Final deadline for self-funded non-Hungarian candidates submitting applications through the university online application portal. A non-refundable application fee (€95) applies.

  2. Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Application Deadline International

    Government-funded scholarship covering 100% tuition fees, monthly living stipend, accommodation allowance, and health insurance.

  3. Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Deadline International

    Government scholarship open to international applicants of Hungarian heritage living outside Hungary.

  4. Entrance Assessment & Oral Motivation Interview International

    Assessment period evaluating prerequisite background in quantitative analysis, health science, or economics, followed by an oral motivation interview.

  5. Admission Decisions & Visa Acceptance Documents Issued International

    Final admission decisions released and official visa-supporting documents issued for D-type student visa processing.

  6. Autumn Semester Commencement International

    Orientation week and official commencement of academic lectures for the 2026/2027 academic year.

1-year (2 semesters, 60 ECTS) intensive Master of Science program focusing on health technology assessment (HTA), decision modeling, health financing, and economic evaluation. Tuition fee: €5,400 per semester (€10,800/year) for Non-EEA applicants, and 1,350,000 HUF per semester (~€3,400/semester or 2,700,000 HUF/year) for EEA applicants.

About the university

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Corvinus University of Budapest is a private research university in Budapest, Hungary. The university currently has an enrolment of approximately 9,600 students, with a primary focus on business administration, economics, and social sciences, operating in