Do you want to increase your knowledge and experience as a public health professional? Join us at KIT Institute in Amsterdam in 2026 and gain practical insights into public and global health through our specialised Short Courses or our comprehensive Master of Public Health (MPH) programme.

Learn, connect and make impact in global health

At KIT Institute, health professionals from around the world come together to strengthen health systems, advance health equity, and drive change. Our accredited programmes combine theory and practice, creating a unique space to exchange knowledge and experience.

Watch our new video below to see what learning and collaboration at KIT Institute look like, and get inspired to join our upcoming Short Courses and Master’s programmes in 2026.

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Upcoming Short Courses in Public and Global Health (Q1 &Q2 2026)

Whether you are interested in Short Courses or a full Master’s, you will engage with professionals worldwide, explore case studies, and gain hands-on experience to tackle real-world health challenges.

Choose from a wide range of topics, including Health Systems Strengthening, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Epidemiology and Evidence and Impact for Global Health. All our courses are based on real-life context and updated with the latest insights.

Most short courses are tropEd-accredited and can be taken as stand-alone courses or as part of a Master’s programme at KIT or another institution.

Courses on health Systems Strengthening

• Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research: 5 – 23 January 2026
• Health Planning and Programming : 23 February – 13 March 2026
• Human Resources for Health: 23 March – 9 April 2026
• Health Promotion and Disease Control Strategies: 13 – 29 April 2026
• Health Policy and Financing: 11 – 28 May 2026

Courses on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

• SRHR: Organising Equitable Responses: 13 – 29 April 2026
• SRHR: Policy, Governance and Financing: 11 – 28 May 2026
• Sante et Droits Sexuels et Reproductifs (cours en français): du 15 au 26 Juin 2026

Courses on Epidemiology and Evidence and Impact on Global Health

• Foundations of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning in Public Health: 29 January – 13 February 2026
• Evidence for Public Health Responses: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology : 23 March – 9 April 2026
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Public Health and Epidemiology: 15 April – 1 May 2026
• Impact Evaluations for Health Systems Strengthening: 15 – 26 June 2026

Courses on Gender

• Feminist Edge, professional development for gender trainers: 9 February – 7 August 2026

Advance your career and make global impact with our Master’s programmes

Our Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity and Core course equip mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge to lead change in health systems worldwide. Build your expertise, expand your professional network, and apply evidence-based solutions to pressing public health challenges — all while making a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity
  Start March 2026 (part-time), or September 2026 (full-time)
  This mid-career programme, offered jointly with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, focuses on health equity in low- resource settings and in and high-resource settings with disadvantaged populations, using a gender and inclusive approach. You can choose from specialisations in epidemiology, health systems and policy, SRHR, and tailor made options. Full-time and part-time options are possible.
• Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity
  Start 2 March – 5 June 2026, or 7 September -12 December 2026
  A three-month intensive course that prepares you to systematically analyse and address complex public health issues, covering epidemiology, health system aspects, and broader social determinants of health.

For more information and to apply, visit our website. We encourage early applications so you have time to arrange for all practical matters.

Early Bird offers and Discounts

Take advantage of our Early Bird offers for our short courses in 2026! Apply 3 months before the start of the course to benefit from reduced tuition fees. We also offer discounts for alumni, groups, and multiple course enrolments.
Employers or sponsors supporting their staff can also benefit from these opportunities, making professional development more accessible than ever.

Join us in shaping the future of public health

Be part of a global community committed to advancing health equity and improving lives worldwide.

Do you have questions? Contact us at courses@kit.nl