Master in Health Economics at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-56 master's at Sapienza University of Rome on the economics, statistics, management and law of health systems. Entry needs an L-18 or L-33 degree or 60 set subject credits, plus English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
Health Economics is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-56) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. Entry needs a degree in class L-18 or L-33, or at least 60 credits in economics, statistics, maths, business, law or public health, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Health Economics master asks for a degree in class L-18 or L-33, or a degree in another class with at least 60 CFU in set economics, quantitative, business, law and public health subjects, plus English at B2, a requirements check and a non-selective personal preparation check. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and the 60-credit rule
You meet the degree requirement in one of two ways. [1]
- A degree in class L-18 or L-33 (business economics and management, or economics), or the matching older classes.
- A degree in another class with at least 60 CFU in the listed subject sectors: economics (ECON-01/A to ECON-10/A), law (several GIUR sectors), statistics (STAT-01/A to STAT-04/A), mathematics for economics (MATH-03/A and MATH-03/B), management engineering (IEGE-01/A), economic geography (GEOG-01/B), and medical statistics or hygiene and public health (MEDS-24/A and MEDS-24/B).
Within the 60 CFU you need at least 12 CFU in economics and at least 9 CFU in statistics and maths, and your credits must cover at least three of five areas: economics, statistics and maths, business, law, and hygiene and public health. [1]
After review by the teaching committee, credits in other related sectors can also count, in particular sociology, probability and mathematical statistics, computer science and public policy analysis. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Sapienza looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, or a B.Com or BBA with economics, statistics or maths, and business papers, since these tend to cover three of the five areas.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Statistics or Mathematics covers the quantitative block but may lack the 12 economics credits; a public health or pharmacy degree may cover hygiene and public health but needs economics and statistics too.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E. or BCA usually has maths but little economics, business or law, so it can miss the 12 economics credits and the three-area rule.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations at Sapienza before enrolment. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher, checked as part of the personal preparation review. [1] It can be shown by:
- an official CEFR certificate
- at least 3 CFU of English language proficiency in your degree
- being a native English speaker
- a diploma or degree taught in English at an accredited institution in the EU, EEA or Schengen area, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the US or another country on the university's list
- an International Baccalaureate, GCSE or equivalent
The call does not list specific test scores. [1]
Requirements check and personal preparation
There is no selective entrance test. You first request a requirements check on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33441). [1]
If you meet the requirements, a non-selective personal preparation check follows: an individual interview or a review of your university career, with attention to exams in the core sectors and to English at B2. Graduates in classes L-18 or L-33 (or older classes 17 and 28) are exempt, and so are graduates of other classes with a final mark of at least 90/110. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Requirements checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants who need a study visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants could choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 was reserved for Sapienza graduates. [1]
Applicants still finishing a degree could apply if they graduated by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU citizens living abroad who need a study visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter, obtained through Sapienza's online pre-selection on MoveIn. [1][2] For 2026/27, Universitaly pre-enrolment for the visa closed on 30 June 2026. [2]
For enrolment you send your passport, visa, your foreign degree with a sworn translation and transcript, and verification documents: CIMEA certificates, a declaration of value or a legalised Diploma Supplement, depending on the country. [2]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Economics. Admission procedure with verification of requirements and personal preparation for the Master's degree programme in Health Economics (LM-56), academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33441. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, International Students Office. Admission and enrolment procedures for students with foreign qualifications, academic year 2026-2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Health Economics is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-56, economics) worth 120 ECTS, taught entirely in English at Sapienza University of Rome by the Department of Economics and Law. It gives advanced, multidisciplinary training in health economics and policy, statistical analysis of health data, management of public and private health organisations, public health and health law.
The focus is on how public and private actors interact in health systems, on quantitative tools for evaluating health policy and on evidence-based governance. It suits graduates in economics or related fields who want to work on the economics of healthcare, and the international class adds work in teams and lab activities.
What you will study
The 2026/27 study plan has a single curriculum. Core units include:
- Health Economics, Statistics for Health Economics and Hygiene and Epidemiology (9 ECTS each)
- Pharmacoeconomics and Evaluation of Health Technologies (9 ECTS)
- Health Care Management (6 ECTS) and an Introductory Economics Laboratory (3 ECTS)
- Advanced Econometrics (9 ECTS)
- Health and Development, and Performance Evaluation (6 ECTS each)
- Health Law (6 ECTS)
- Optional groups, 12 ECTS of free electives and an 18 ECTS dissertation
How the programme is taught
Before classes start, the Faculty of Economics runs free crash courses in macroeconomics and mathematics, in English, for new students of Health Economics and two other economics masters; in 2026 they ran from 7 to 18 September. Laboratory activities during the degree build teamwork and the ability to present complex results to different audiences.
Career paths
Sapienza names four professional profiles:
- Specialist in economic evaluation of healthcare, designing cost-effectiveness studies and health technology assessments
- Health economist, analysing demand and supply of care, regulation and policy impact with econometric methods
- Specialist in healthcare cooperation programmes, working on global health projects in low and middle-income countries
- Specialist in health financing and payment systems, handling reimbursement, insurance plans and pricing
Typical employers are regional health authorities and regulators, ministries, health insurers, pharmaceutical companies, consultancies, research bodies, NGOs and international organisations. The degree also prepares for PhD study in economics or health policy.
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza does not ask students with income abroad for an Italian ISEE: they pay a flat yearly amount set by country band. Sapienza publishes the band amounts in its fee rules each year. Students who win or qualify for a DiSCo Lazio grant are exempt from tuition, so the degree can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
We first check the curricular requirements in the degree's call. If your bachelor's is in a class the call does not list, the degree page offers a self-assessment tool, where we enter your credits by subject to spot gaps to fill before enrolling. Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's online pre-selection on MoveIn. [1][2] For 2026/27, Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 30 June 2026 and the requirements check for visa applicants had one date: 15 September 2026. [1][2] The type D study visa follows, and CIMEA statements or a declaration of value are accepted, depending on the country. [2] The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published.
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your requirements check, MoveIn pre-acceptance request and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Health Economics at Sapienza?
A degree in class L-18 or L-33, or a degree in another class with at least 60 CFU in the listed subjects: at least 12 in economics, 9 in statistics or maths, and credits in three of economics, statistics, business, law and public health. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No selective test. After the requirements check, a non-selective interview or review of your university career looks at your core exams and English. Graduates in L-18 or L-33, or in other classes with at least 90/110, are exempt. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher, shown by an official CEFR certificate, 3 credits of English in your degree, an English-taught degree from listed countries, or an IB or GCSE. The call does not list test scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a study visa had one requirements-check date, 15 September 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026, and Sapienza students by 23 January 2027. [1]
I have a B.Com, BBA or B.Tech. Can I apply?
A B.Com or BBA with economics, statistics and business papers often meets the 60-credit rule. A B.Tech usually has maths but little economics, business or law, so it can fall short of the 12 economics credits. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations. [1]
What jobs does it lead to?
Roles such as health economist, specialist in economic evaluation of healthcare, health financing specialist or cooperation programme specialist, at health authorities, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, consultancies and international organisations.
Can someone handle my whole application to Health Economics at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Health Economics?
A recognised Indian bachelor's such as a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, a B.Com or a BBA can meet the rule if it has at least 60 credits in the listed subjects, including 12 in economics and 9 in statistics or maths, and you also need English at B2. The steps are MoveIn pre-acceptance, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the requirements check. [1][2] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Health Economics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: MoveIn pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the requirements check, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Health Economics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: MoveIn pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the requirements check. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Health Economics are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: MoveIn pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the requirements check, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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