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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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  • 28 Feb – 1 Mar – 2 Mar Geweld & Vibrato

    • Live
    • Opera

    Geweld en Vibrato is an unconventional opera about colonialism, the extreme violence during the ‘police actions’ in Indonesia, and transgressive vibrato. The production features one singing actor, one soprano, three string players, three percussionists, live electronics, and radio and insect sounds. Composer Huba de Graaff discovered letters and photos in her parents’ estate from her […]

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  • 13-14-15 February: Venus in Fur by the Orange Theater

    • Live

    On 13-14-15 February KIT Live resident the Orange Theatre Company will perform the play Venus in Fur in our theatre. This Tony Award-winning play, written by David Ives, is a sexy, dark comedy that offers a provocative and witty exploration of submission, power, control, and S&M. The plot unfolds in a single setting: a rehearsal […]

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  • Dispatch from Kigali

    • Institute
    • Dispatch

    The Ministry of Health of Rwanda is making great strides in their fight against Tuberculosis. In their efforts to further reduce the burden of TB, the Rwanda Biomedical Center (BRC), with support from KIT Institute, has implemented a MATCH analysis to identify areas where TB case finding within Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVP) will need […]

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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.

  • NEW: 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.

  • NEW: 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.

  • NEW: 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.

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

  • 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.

  • Support Employee Assist@KIT

    • Vacancy

    Are you friendly and hospitable? At KIT, we are looking for someone like you to join our team! As a support employee at Assist@KIT, you will be the first point of contact for visitors as they enter our building. Together with a team of five others, you ensure that everyone feels welcome and assist our […]