EMMaH – European Master of Medical Technology and Healthcare Business (MSc) Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Semester 2: Porto, Portugal (Instituto Polytecnico do Porto-Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto)

Semester 3: Lille, France (Université de Lille - Faculté Ingénierie et Management de la Santé)

Semester 4 (optional): Taipeh, Taiwan (Taipei Medical University)

Classes are in English.

EMMaH – European Master of Medical Technology and Healthcare Business is a multidisciplinary Master's programme, focusing on the study of medical technologies through various fields of expertise: biomedical engineering, healthcare and business. The MedTech industry experiences rapid innovation cycles and employs a growing number of healthcare professionals. To respond to these challenges, EMMaH prepares students to be specialised in the development, regulation, improvement and business management of technical and organisational healthcare solutions.

EMMaH is a professional Master's programme that allows students to work in an international environment by combining theoretical analysis and concrete case studies in partnership with various health organisations.

Graduates are awarded a joint degree co-signed by the EU partners. A certificate from TMU is optional (depending on the student’s choice for the Master's thesis).

EMMaH students have the possibility to apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (EMJM) scholarship to finance their studies.

This course is taught in person only. There is no option to study online.

1 November to 31 December (programme start: 1 October of the following year)

The first semester in Hamburg, Germany, deals with the engineering and technology side of this field. The core curriculum consists of the following modules: Project Seminar in Engineering, Advanced Biosignal Processing, Modelling Medical Systems, Simulation and Virtual Reality in Medicine and HTA/Regulatory Affairs.

The second semester in Porto, Portugal, looks at the training in clinical application for the application of technical know-how. The core curriculum consists of the following modules: Project Seminar in Health, Medical Imaging Technologies and Devices, Medical Measurement Techniques, Applied Clinical Imaging, Applied Clinical Signals and Human-Technology Interaction on Clinical Environment.

The third semester in Lille, France, looks at the business background of this field. The core curriculum consists of the following modules: Project Seminar in Healthcare Business, Principles of Marketing in the Healthcare Business, International Healthcare Marketing and Business, Marketing for Innovative Medical Technology, Legal and Regulatory Considerations in the Healthcare Industry and Industrial Purchasing, Outsourcing in the Healthcare Industry.

In the fourth semester, students complete their Master's theses, in which they demonstrate their achieved competence in research and development preferably in interdisciplinary settings. This can be completed in any country and also at the TMU in Taipeh.

This course is taught in person only. There isn't an option to study online.

Students complete this degree in three countries:

Semester 1: Hamburg, Germany (HAW Hamburg)
Semester 2: Porto, Portugal (Instituto Polytecnico do Porto-Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto)
Semester 3: Lille, France (Université de Lille - Faculté Ingénierie et Management de la Santé)
Semester 4: any country; There is also the option to complete this semester at the TMU in Taipeh (Taipei Medical University).

This programme does not include an integrated internship. The Master's thesis can be completed in industry.

No tuition fees

Each semester, students have to pay a semester contribution (379 EUR as of September 2025). This fee includes a semester ticket for unlimited use of Hamburg's public transport system (and currently also for regional trains). For more information about studying and living in Hamburg, see: https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/international/international-students/.

Hamburg is a relatively expensive city. Depending on your lifestyle, you should expect living costs of 700 to 900 EUR for rent, food, and other expenses.

The requirements can be found here: Admission and selection.

The whole EMMaH programme is taught in English and English proficiency is therefore a basic requirement. All non-English native speakers must attest a valid B2 English level (CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference) or equivalent:

• IELTS 6.0 to 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 88
• Cambridge First or Advanced

Sufficient English language proficiency may also be demonstrated by proof of two years of full-time study in English (certificate from the previous university) or of native fluency.

You must submit a mandatory certificate confirming your English level when applying.

1 November to 31 December (programme start: 1 October of the following year)

You can apply for Erasmus Mundus funding.

"Studierendenwerk Hamburg" offers affordable accommodation for students under the age of 30. Generally, students have their own room in a shared apartment with a communal bathroom and kitchen. The monthly rent for a room in a student hall of residence is usually between 350 and 450 EUR (including amenities). New students can apply three months before the start of their degree programme.

Please be advised that it is unfortunately not easy to find accommodation in Hamburg; finding somewhere to live can take a while. The student halls of residences offered by the "Studierendenwerk Hamburg" often have long waiting lists.

Further information on accommodation can be found here: https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/study/campus-life/accommodation/.

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) is one of the largest of its kind in Germany and within our nine faculties we offer a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in engineering, IT, life sciences, design and media as well as business and social sciences.

We focus on applied sciences in our teaching, giving our students a practical insight into their fields of study through projects, lab work, internships and theses in industry. Our expertise is drawn from faculty members who have worked in industry before joining the university. In research, we are an important partner for the city of Hamburg’s companies and innovation clusters, developing new ideas from the synergies of this dynamic location.

Our fields of expertise reflect the technologies, industries and services that make Germany a leading economy, and our close collaboration with Hamburg's innovation clusters allows us to develop this knowledge in our teaching and research.

We are a very international university, with students from over 100 countries making up 16% of our students. Combined with the international nature of the city of Hamburg, you will feel very comfortable studying here.

Read more about the city and what our students say: https://bit.ly/3bq2rI3.

In the north of Germany and in the heart of Europe, Germany’s second largest city (1.8 million) offers excellent quality of life and international flair. If you like to spend your leisure time outdoors, then you will love Europe’s “greenest” city with its lake, canals and beautiful parks. For those of you who love culture, Hamburg’s museums, theatres and its world-famous concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie, will inspire you.

Hamburg is also one of the most dynamic commercial centres in Europe, placing its strategic focus on six innovative segments: aviation (Airbus), IT and media, the international port and logistics, life sciences (biotechnology, medical technology and health care), nanotechnology, and renewable energies. We are sure you will feel at home.