Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care¹
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Media & Digital TechnologiesBe part of the digital health era
Today’s healthcare systems face challenges – from ageing populations to urbanisation and growing demand for personalised (tele)care. In this digital health master, you gain the expertise to design innovative, citizen-centred digital health and social care solutions. Study across Europe, work in diverse teams, and get ready to shape the future of healthcare worldwide.
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Study in 3 countries – Austria, the Netherlands, and Finland
The content of this European Joint Master's programme is taught at 3 universities in 3 countries . You will spend the 1st semester in Austria, the 2nd semester in the Netherlands, and the 3rd semester in Finland. Learn more about the course contents and mobility concept.
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1st Place at GOTS Digital Orthopedics Award 2025
Interdisciplinary team from St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences and the Orthopaedic Hospital Speising honored with Digitalization Award
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What are these studies and degrees all about?
This E³UDRES² Joint Master’s programme, Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care, has been jointly developed by St. Pölten (Austria), Saxion (the Netherlands), and Jamk (Finland) Universities of Applied Sciences as members of the E³UDRES² (Engaged and Entrepreneurial European University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions) alliance. The programme emphasises the interdisciplinary development of technology-driven innovations in the healthcare sector. All graduates receive multiple diploma: a joint Master of Science degree from St. Pölten and Saxion, as well as a separate master’s degree from Jamk based on your bachelor’s degree subject (according to Finnish regulations).
Why this Master’s degree is EQF level 7 is described in the Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area and related to the Bologna process, further explained here: Description of the eight EQF levels | Europass
Find out more about the contents of the programme here.
Where and when will the studies take place?
You will study in three countries:
- The 1st semester, starting in September 2026, will take place at USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.
- The 2nd semester, starting in January 2027, will be held at Saxion UAS in the Netherlands.
- The 3rd semester, starting in September 2027, will take place at Jamk UAS in Finland.
- The 4th semester will take place at one of the three partner institutions depending on your thesis topic, preferred location, and supervision availability.
What career opportunities will I have after graduation?
The graduates are equipped with advanced interdisciplinary skills to work on the development of innovative, people-centred solutions in leadership roles within the globally evolving healthcare sector. Typical roles include innovation manager, solution developer, project manager, application specialist, or researcher.
What are the admission requirements?
You must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of health, social sciences, or technology sciences with two years’ work experience by the start of the study in this field. Please find more information about the accepted work experience below.
What student support services are available?
All partner universities offer welcome services for international students, counselling, career advice, language courses, and support for students with special needs. Students also benefit from a mentoring programme, buddy systems, and access to student associations.
Each partner university offers a wide range of student services beyond what’s listed here. Visit their websites to see the full details of academic, wellbeing, and community support:
