MSc in Public Health in Comparative Effectiveness Research Université Paris Cité in France

MSc in Public Health in Comparative Effectiveness Research at Université Paris Cité is open for applications. This is a student-oriented master’s opportunity in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Statistics, with a strong research focus on Comparative Effectiveness Research and innovative health research methods.

The programme is taught entirely in English in Paris and is described as costing about 360€ in total (with fees also referenced as roughly 300–400€). It is aimed at candidates with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, mathematics, or related fields. The page states that applicants should have a Master’s degree, first-year Master’s degree (M1/MSc), a Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of study in a relevant field. A minimum B2 level in English is required, and knowledge of (bio)statistics is appreciated. The jury especially favours students who already hold a first-year Master’s degree in public health or a related area.

Application routes depend on your situation. Some international students may need to use the Etudes en France / Campus France procedure, while others apply directly through the programme webpage. For the 2026/27 academic year, the direct application window is April 1 to May 17, 2026. Applicants may be invited to an online interview. Required documents include an application form, personal statement, CV, diploma and transcript copies, two recommendation letters, and a photo.

A separate SMARTS-UP Scholarship worth 10,000€ is also mentioned, with a scholarship application window from December 1, 2025 to January 17, 2026. The programme team provides contact support at [email protected].

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