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Enabling an inclusive and sustainable world

Here for Change

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.

Latest news

  • From student to changemaker: How KIT Fund shapes global health

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    For over 60 years, we have been educating health professionals from all around the world to become leaders and experts in international health. Curious about the the ambitions of the students and the impact they are making? Watch our new video! Access to health care for the most vulnerable people The most motivated to transform […]

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  • KIT Fund Publishes 10-Year Impact Report: Investing in People Pays Off

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    To mark its 10th anniversary, the KIT Fund recently carried out a comprehensive evaluation among its alumni, shedding light on the long-term impact of its scholarships. The report highlights how the fund makes a meaningful difference by enabling talented health professionals from low- and middle-income countries to pursue the one-year Master’s in Public Health & […]

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  • Arfan Ikram joins KIT’s Supervisory Board

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    Arfan Ikram has been appointed as a member of the KIT Supervisory Board with effect from March 25th. Arfan is Professor and Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Theme Chair in Health Sciences at Erasmus MC and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at LUMC and Harvard University (USA). Since 2022, Arfan has also been Chairman […]

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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).

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

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    • 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.

  • NEW: Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity

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    • 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.

  • Health Promotion and Disease Control Strategies

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    • 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.

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!

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.

  • 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.

  • Sustainable Economic Development

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

Vacancies

  • HR officer

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    Are you a dedicated and versatile HR professional who enjoys contributing to a well-functioning organization with an open and pleasant working environment? Would you like to do this in a dynamic setting, located in the largest national monument in Amsterdam? Do you have experience with operational HR processes and the ability to advise both management […]