Healthcare is one of the largest sectors in every country and requires professionals who understand not only medicine but also economics, financing, and the effective management of health systems. The Applied Health Economics (AHE) program at Masaryk University offers exactly this interdisciplinary perspective
Students in our master’s program in Applied Health Economics can receive scholarships from the Krsek Foundation, Jan Barta, Roche, and Nadácia Zrak. Their scholarship programs cover up to 75–80% of the tuition fee, opening the door to a career in health economics.
Healthcare systems around the world face many challenges: financial pressures, overstretched staff, and the prospect of needing even more resources and caregivers as the population ages. In most cases, however, we have few analyses which to use for decision-making. Sometimes we do not collect data at all.
That’s why MUNI offers the Applied Health Economics (AHE) programme — a unique blend of economics, data analysis and innovation in healthcare, focused on practical skills for future leaders.
In this English-taught programme, you‘ll master health policy, data analysis, and the economics of healthcare, including funding and regulation. Led by experts from six MUNI schools as well as industry professionals, the programme is based in Brno and designed for new graduates and professionals alike. Graduating from AHE opens doors to high-impact careers in both private and public sectors, nationally and internationally.
Are you interested in how the use of economic tools and data analysis can contribute to improving healthcare systems, the functioning of the pharmaceutical market, or decision-making in public health?
At the online Open Day Discover AHE, we will introduce the master’s programme Applied Health Economics. The programme is built on an interdisciplinary approach that connects economics with healthcare, pharmacy, and the social sciences.
Join us on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 5:00 PM.
You will learn more about the admissions process, the study programme, and career opportunities.
Practical training is integral to AHE studies, involving a minimum 6-week internship, with at least 3 weeks on-site at the employers‘ location. Alternatively, you may opt for research-based internships at MUNI or partner universities in the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, or Spain.
This hands-on experience enhances your understanding of healthcare topics and prepares you for roles as a healthcare analyst, manager, consultant and many others. And it prepares you to work directly in a specific environment, not just in theory.
The AHE degree gives you many opportunities, such as:
Healthcare data analysis: Work in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, or insurance companies, academia, government, consultancies, hospitals, or conduct Ph.D. research.
Policy and management in healthcare: Pursue roles in government, international institutions, biotech companies or hospitals.
Health technology assessment: Join HTA agencies, international institutions, market access departments.
Type
Master's Degree
Degree
Ing. (MSc. equivalent)
Language
English
Duration
2 years
Mode of study
Full-time
Tuition Fees
120,000 CZK annually
Scholarships of up to 80% of tuition
Scholarships
AHE or MUNI-wide scholarships
Up to 96 000 CZK annually
Teaching Format
Intensive (2-3 days weekly)
Cohort Size
Max. 24 students
Admission Deadlines
Regular: February 28, 2026
Second Round: April 30, 2026
Internship
Required (6 weeks or more)
At least 50% to be spent on site
Master's Thesis
Academic or Applied Project
The AHE programme includes a tuition requirement. However, with our partners, we are pleased to offer several AHE-specific scholarships which may cover up to 80% of tuition for 1 or 2 years.
The AHE study programme has partnered with new organizations offering significant tuition scholarships for applicants. These scholarships are offered by the partners directly and a timely application to the program is encouraged in case you would like to be considered for one of them.
🎓 The Krsek Foundation is providing several scholarships to AHE students, covering up to 75% of tuition fees for two years of study.
🎓 Jan Barta is offering several scholarships to AHE students that cover 80% of tuition fees for two years of study, contingent upon a commitment to work in the public sector for a specified period after graduation.
🎓 Roche is providing scholarships covering 80% of tuition fees for two years of study.
🎓 The Zrak Foundation is offering at least one scholarship to an AHE student, covering up to 75% of tuition fees for two years of study.
🎓 Czech Government Scholarships offers full coverage of tuition and living expenses for international students from selected countries.
If you wish to be considered for any of these scholarships, please submit attach a brief essay to your e-application (up to approximately 600 words) explaining why you believe you should be selected for one or more scholarships. Highlight your achievements, motivations, and any relevant circumstances, such as your future goals and how you plan to use the knowledge you have gained. For the Jan Barta scholarship, please indicate your career plans in eligible public organizations.
Many other scholarships are also available to eligible candidates at Masaryk University: please see more information below. We recommend applying as soon as possible. The AHE program does not have control over the award of other scholarships and cannot provide additional information.
Admission to AHE is based on the following criteria:
Important: When submitting your online application, you must include:
– your CV,
– proof of English language proficiency,
– results of the SCIO mathematics test.
Only applicants who submit all required documents will be invited to the final online interview, which is the last part of the admission process.
Applications are open from December 15, 2025 to April 30, 2026. Students need to demonstrate English proficiency, analytical skills (through previous coursework or a recent SCIO mathematics exam) and attend an online interview. We recommend to submit your application and complete other requirements as soon as possible.
Interested students may be considered for a scholarship (covering up to 80% of tuition) during the admissions process, but the scholarship decision is independent on the admissions process.
To learn more about AHE, please contact the Programme Coordinator or other relevant staff.
AHE Programme Coordinator: Mgr. Eva Skočíková
E-mail address: Eva.Skocikova@econ.muni.cz
Institute Director: Jakub Hlávka, Ph.D.
E-mail address: Jakub.Hlavka@econ.muni.cz
Programme Director: doc. Ing. Mgr. Jana Soukopová, Ph.D.
E-mail address: Jana.Soukopova@econ.muni.cz