European Master in Health and Physical Activity (Master)
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The European Master in Health and Physical Activity (joint programme) qualifies students to deal with research questions in the area of basic or applied research and implement them independently or within a team and in an academically informed manner. In addition, graduates of the programme are able to plan, organise, coordinate and provide training modules in the context of recreational activities, stress management, preventive healthcare, psychosocial integration, treatment of injuries and invalidity, or rehabilitation. Due to the international orientation of this master’s programme, graduates are particularly qualified to apply their knowledge in a European and/or an international context.
All classes are held in English only.
Master of Science
Degree Programme Code: 066 350
4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
NO entrance examination
Facts & Figures
- Students: 12
- Graduates in the last academic year: 4
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): 5,2
Data updated on: 26.11.2025
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Admission Procedure
Information about the admission procedure
Information on Previous Studies:
In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:
Getting started
Orientation in the first semester
Getting Informed
StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) Sport Science
Centre for Sport Science & University Sports
Students' Representatives Sport Science
Study Programme
An essential component of this master’s programme is the mobility of students. Therefore, the programme is offered in cooperation with international partner universities, in particular with the Foro Italico University of Rome (IUSM).
Several modules are offered in the form of blocked seminars at the Foro Italico University of Rome (IUSM). The master’s programme consists of 4 intensive modules on the following subject areas: biomedical aspects of health and sport; psychological, educational and social aspects of health and physical activity; physical activity for seniors; prevention and rehabilitation; and research methods. In addition, students have to complete a specialisation module on the subject of healthy adults – fitness, prevention and public health. Moreover, they have to select one of four elective modules (at one of the partner universities) covering the following subject areas: children – education, prevention and development; seniors – ageing, wellness and daily structures; physical therapy for specific target groups; rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders and sport-related joint problems. To complete the programme, students have to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination.
Five concepts
which you will deal with during your studies:
- Public health and fitness
- Psycho-social aspects of health
- Rehabilitation
- Motor skills development
- Aqua therapy
... and many more.
Overview of the programme structure & topics
Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.
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After Graduation
Graduates can pursue a career in the following occupational fields (without this list being exhaustive):
- public health system
- private companies in the fitness and health sector
- health promotion at the workplace
- provision of training programmes, designed to meet the needs of different target groups
- fitness clubs and spas
- rehabilitation facilities
- social counselling agencies
- kindergartens and schools
- tourism
- counselling for decision-makers in the area of health promotion, fitness, rehabilitation, ...
Continuing after Graduation
- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- Alumni of the University of Vienna
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna
Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme
Graduates ...
- find employment within 1 month after graduation on average.
- earn an average of € 2,878 (women) and € 3,031 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 52% (women) and 72% (men) within three years after graduation.
*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "MA Sports Science".