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Master’s degree · Taught in English

Global Health Leadership MPH

University of HaifaHaifa

UHaifa International, Mount Carmel

The short answer

A one-year, English-taught Master of Public Health at the University of Haifa, specializing in health systems administration and global health leadership, with a curriculum aligned to US, Canadian and European public health standards and a practical placement. It runs October to September, and Masa lists the Fall 2026 cost at $11,800.

Taught in English✓ Olim: Student Authority aidGov funding: Partial✓ Masa: Masa program
Checked against University of Haifa’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Student Authority aidFor olim under 30 within three years of aliyah.
~Government funding PartialStudent Authority aid, up to the standard state tuition.
✓Masa grant Masa programHaifa’s international master’s programs are listed as Masa programs.
Overview

What is the MPH in Global Health Leadership?

The program prepares future health leaders and researchers for global public health challenges. It builds leadership skills, tools for multicultural health challenges and for planning and evaluating health programs and policies, and core public health skills like epidemiology and biostatistics, along with ethics, policy and economics. An Applied Practical Experience lets you see public health practice in action, and you learn from experts in fields such as climate, vaccines and occupational health, including a WHO Centre for Excellence.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want to lead in public or global health
  • Want core epidemiology and biostatistics skills
  • Want hands-on practice, not only theory
  • Are an oleh or olah under 30 within three years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Want a clinical qualification. This is a public health degree.
  • Want to study online. This program is on campus.
  • Have a GPA under 80.
What you learn

What you’ll learn.

Three semesters from October through September.

Courses

Public health foundations and leadership

Highlighted courses include:

Global Public HealthHealth Behavior TheoriesResearch MethodsEpidemiologyBiostatisticsPublic Health in the AI EraHuman Rights & EthicsHealth Impact Assessment
Practice

Applied Practical Experience

Observe public health practice in action and apply what you learn to health systems and policy.

International standardsCurriculum aligned with public health studies in the US, Canada and Europe.
Emerging fieldsClimate, vaccines and occupational health.
WHO linkLearn from experts including a WHO Centre for Excellence.
Full curriculumPublished on the program’s own website.
Funding

Can olim get funding for this degree?

Most international students combine Masa with UHaifa’s scholarship listings.

I am…
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Likely eligible for Student Authority aid

You’re under 30 with 26 months left to start. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so expect to pay the rest of UHaifa’s fee.

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10 NovemberFirst Student Authority application, online
1 OctoberRenewal each following year
Under 30MA age limit (in some cases 35), within 3 years of aliyah

A guide, not a ruling. The program must be recognized by the Student Authority. The 3-year window doesn’t count regular army service, national service or Masa programs. If you get any grant, tell UHaifa’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan.

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Not an oleh? Look at Masa. Haifa’s international master’s programs are listed on Masa for ages 18–35, with Fall 2026 sessions running from 11 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Masa sets the grant amount; use its funding calculator.

MasaHaifa’s international master’s programs are Masa programs. Grants depend on Masa’s criteria and funding calculator.
Student Authority (olim)Olim under 30 within three years of aliyah can get aid up to the standard state tuition. At universities it’s reimbursed after proof of payment.
ScholarshipsUHaifa lists country-specific scholarships and loans, including DAAD for Germany and FAFSA loans for US students.

A guide, not a ruling. Confirm your eligibility with the provider and the relevant ministry or funding body before you pay.

Costs

What it costs.

As published by University of Haifa. Prices can change.

Program costFall 2026 session, as listed on Masa’s University of Haifa page.$11,800
Early applicationApply by 31 December for 75% off the application fee.75% off fee
Living costsUHaifa’s Holocaust Studies program estimates food, travel and incidentals.$500–600 a month
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Confirm the fee with UHaifa. The $11,800 figure is the Fall 2026 program cost Masa lists for UHaifa’s international master’s programs. Ask UHaifa for your exact tuition and what it includes.

How to join

How to get started.

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Bachelor’s degreeA GPA of at least 3.0 or 80 (B) across undergraduate courses.
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EnglishTOEFL 85 or an accepted alternative.
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DocumentsDiploma and transcript, two recommendation letters, a 500-word statement, CV, medical forms, passport copy and any advanced-degree records.
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DeadlineApplications for Fall 2026–27 were open until 15 August 2026. Check UHaifa for the next intake.
  1. Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
  2. Apply earlyBy 31 December to save 75% on the application fee.
  3. Apply to MasaIf you’re eligible, alongside your application.
  4. Start in OctoberFall 2026 sessions run 11 October to 30 September.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

How long is the MPH at the University of Haifa?

One year, three semesters from October through September.

What does the MPH specialize in?

Health systems administration and global health leadership.

How much does it cost?

Masa lists the Fall 2026 program cost at $11,800. Confirm your exact tuition with UHaifa.

Can olim get funding?

Olim under 30 within three years of aliyah can apply for Student Authority aid, up to the standard state tuition.

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