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KIT is a knowledge institute, business location and conference centre with a mission: to work towards an inclusive and sustainable world. At our Amsterdam campus and through our global partner network, we empower people and communities to bring about positive change.

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  • Contribute Foundation enables study for two health workers 

    • Fund

    KIT Fund is grateful for the generous support of Contribute Foundation, which has enabled two talented health professionals to receive a full KIT Fund scholarship to study the Master of Public Health and Health Equity programme at KIT from 2025 to 2026. This investment in knowledge and leadership contributes to positive changes in healthcare worldwide.  A shared […]

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  • Call for nominations: Christiaan Eijkman Medal 2026

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    The Eijkman Medal Foundation invites nominations for the Christiaan Eijkman Medal 2026, to be awarded to a female scientist in recognition of outstanding contributions to Global Health research.

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  • Health and Prosperity: Dutch Engagement in Global Health

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    • Event
    • News

    Organised by KIT Institute in collaboration with Aidsfonds, Cordaid, KNCV TB Plus, The ONE Campaign and Philips, the second Health and Prosperity event took place on 15 December at Nieuwspoort in The Hague, bringing together a broad range of stakeholders to discuss the future of Dutch engagement in global health at a pivotal moment.

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KIT MAG

KIT MAG: an annual magazine packed with stories about our activities, at our campus in Amsterdam and with partners worldwide.

Browse the magazine online or take a copy with you when you visit KIT (at the reception).

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Study at KIT Institute

KIT Institute equips health professionals with the knowledge needed to address public health challenges around the world.

  • Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity

    • Institute
    • Programme

    The Master of Public Health and Health Equity (MPH-HE) is a mid-career Master of Science programme, organised by KIT Institute and the VU University Amsterdam. It is meant for professionals working in health service delivery or health management, in national health systems or international organisations.
    This new Master programme is a merging of the former Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master in International Health (MIH) and as from September 2024 it replaces both programmes.

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  • Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity

    • Institute
    • Programme

    The Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity is a 3 months course that prepares you to systematically analyse and address complex public health issues, covering epidemiology, health system aspects, and broader social determinants of health. The course focuses on health equity in low-resource settings and high-resource settings with disadvantaged populations. It can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity.

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  • Health Promotion and Disease Control Strategies

    • Institute
    • Programme

    This course brings together theory and practice, offering an in-depth exploration of health promotion and control strategies. Engage with KIT staff and distinguished guest lecturers and experts from diverse organisations, ensuring a holistic perspective on health systems approaches to health promotion and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

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Donate to the KIT Fund

Donate to help students from low- and middle-income countries study Public and International Health. Your support for one student can mean better health for thousands!

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Impact Areas

Learn more about our areas of work and topics of KIT Institute.

  • Gender Equality

    At KIT Institute, our gender specialists help you make sense of gender for your organisation and development programmes. Together, we maximise the impact of your gender interventions and bring positive and equitable change to people’s everyday lives.

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  • Global Health

    KIT Institute envisions a world where everyone can realise their full health potential. Health around the world is improving, but large groups of people are being left behind. We focus on empowering people and strengthening health systems, with a particular focus on developing countries.

    Read more : Global Health

  • Sustainable Economic Development

    As a knowledge institute, KIT l Institute compiles, analyses and develops new knowledge on sustainable economic development.

    Read more : Sustainable Economic Development

Good for events, Events for Good

KIT Events offers the versatile location for classic and modern events alike. The building has always been impressive, from the moment it opened its doors in 1926 until today. Learn more about the possibilities of hosting an event in our monumental building.

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Vacancies

  • Food and Agribusiness or Impact Economics Intern

    • Vacancy

    KIT Institute has an internship vacancy for its Food and Agribusiness Team or the Impact Economics team of the Sustainable Economic Development and Gender Department, depending on the profile of the intern. The internship will take place between February 2026 and February 2027. The exact start date and weekly schedule will be determined in consultation […]

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  • Boardmember KIT Fund

    • Vacancy

    More information about this vacancy for a new boardmember for KIT Fund can be found on the Dutch version of our website.

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