This summer course introduces the principles and scope of global health and health-related strategies which are important for a good understanding of health and disease in a global context. Topics discussed in this interdisciplinary course range from global health governance and policy, to the role of health systems, ethics and advocacy for research and development, to globalisation and climate change on health outcomes.
What is global health? Which global health challenges do we face? What are key principles of global health? Who are the major actors in global health and how do they influence global health policy? What are the Sustainable Development Goals and how can they advance addressing major health challenges globally? What is the role of health systems, international partnership, ethical aspects, equity, technological innovation and advocacy for research and development? And what is the impact of migration, globalisation and climate change on health outcomes?
These are some of the questions and topics that will be interdisciplinary addressed in interactive sessions and small group work by international faculty and participants.
The detailed programme and contributing (international) lecturers will become available in Spring 2026.
Master’s level students, PhD researchers and professionals in medicine/global health/public health/biomedical sciences/social sciences or related disciplines with knowledge in epidemiology and public health and interest in global health.
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
One week full-time.
This course has the following fee options, based on your individual circumstances:
HIC-based*: €900,-
LMIC-based: €580,-
*LMIC are low- and middle-income countries, as classified by the World Bank. Participants can apply for the LMIC fee based on the location of the institution they are affiliated to. HIC are high-income countries, as classified by the World Bank.
The housing costs include housing, plus a Utrecht Summer School sleeping bag, for you to keep. This sleeping bag also includes an inflatable pillow and matrass cover. If you wish to bring your own bedding, please contact us, so we can give you a € 50 discount on the housing fee. Please note that you cannot buy individual bedding items.
For this course you are required to upload the following documents when applying: