Healthcare Management
Graduate (Master)
Public Health
Why choose this programme?
Are you considering a Master’s degree that will equip you with specialised knowledge and practical skills essential for managing in the healthcare sector? The second-cycle Public Health programme with a study path in Healthcare Management at VIZJA University addresses the real needs of today’s healthcare systems—both public and private. This programme is designed for individuals who aspire to hold managerial positions in medical facilities, oversee health programs, lead social projects, or manage processes within institutions shaping health policy. If you see yourself in such a role—this programme is for you!
Throughout your studies, you will gain advanced knowledge in health economics, the organization and financing of healthcare systems, medical law, quality management in healthcare services, and innovation and technology in healthcare. You will learn how to effectively manage medical personnel, plan healthcare unit budgets, and make strategic decisions based on epidemiological and economic data analysis. If you want to have a real impact on the functioning of the healthcare sector, already have professional experience in the medical field, and/or want to advance to a leadership position—this degree will open the door to dynamic career growth. See for yourself what our programme has to offer.
What can you do after graduation?
As a graduate of the second-cycle Public Health programme with a study path in Healthcare Management, you will be prepared to work in various areas of the healthcare sector, including:
- Healthcare institutions – as a manager, project coordinator, or specialist in quality and service efficiency;
- Local government and public administration units – in departments responsible for planning and implementing local health policy;
- The National Health Fund and the Ministry of Health – in areas related to data analysis, healthcare contracting, and budget planning;
- Research and analytical institutions and think tanks – as a healthcare systems analyst;
- Private medical and insurance companies – in departments focused on risk management, service coordination, or treatment cost optimization.
This programme
is for you if:
You already hold a first-cycle (Bachelor’s) degree in Public Health or a related field and want to enhance your qualifications.
You are interested in modern management, health policy, and health economics.
You are able to combine strategic thinking with a strong sense of social responsibility.
Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Curriculum and study structure
MASTER's studies
The curriculum combines advanced subject-specific knowledge with the development of competencies essential for effective healthcare management.
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
