Lifelong Well-Being and Healthy Aging

In brief

A two-year international Master’s (120 ECTS) on public health, well-being and ageing. Flexible, interdisciplinary, with a personalised curriculum and at least two semesters abroad. Final semester: thesis + possible Erasmus.

Duration

2 years (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each)

Thematic tracks

02: Healthcare Track (e.g. medicine, life sciences); Welfare Track (e.g. psychology, social and behavioural sciences)

Total credits

120 ECTS

Application Period

To Be Announced

Language

English

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields (e.g. health sciences, psychology, social sciences, life sciences). English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)

Study across Europe, experience the EC2U Alliance

Throughout the programme, students can study in up to four universities among the EC2U partners.

These universities provide students with personalized attention throughout their studies and a unique campus and student life. This Joint Master's Degree is tailored to students' needs and offers them the opportunity to personalize their learning path in an international environment.

Choose Your Path

Healthcare or Welfare Track?

LIFELINE offers two specialised tracks—Healthcare and Welfare—allowing students to focus their studies on the areas most aligned with their background and aspirations.

Healthcare Track

Focus on biomedical, clinical, and technological approaches to healthy ageing and longevity, integrating health sciences, life sciences, and preventive care.

Welfare Track

Examine the psychological, social, and behavioural dimensions of well-being, with a focus on policy, care systems, and active ageing in communities.

Mobility scheme

Year 01
Semester	Healthcare Track	Welfare Track
Semester 1	University of Iasi	University of Iasi
Semester 2	University of Salamanca	University of Iasi or University of Turku

Year 02
Semester	Healthcare Track	Welfare Track
Semester 1	University of Pavia	University of Jena or University of Poitiers or University of Coimbra
Semester 2	Any of the 5 universities	Any of the 5 universities*

* Semester 4 is reserved for thesis preparation and may include Erasmus mobility at any EC2U university.

How to apply

When to apply

Applicant Group	Application period(s)	Rankings/Admission	Registration
Non-EU and EU students	January 13–27, 2025	February 17–21, 2025	February 24 – March 21, 2025
	May 26 – June 8, 2025	June 30 – July 4, 2025	July 7–25, 2025
EU students only	August 21–28, 2025	September 1–5, 2025	September 8–12, 2025

Study Plan

It is mandatory to spend the first semester at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi . Students define the rest of the study plan in accordance with the course catalog provided by the chosen universities. The fourth semester is reserved for thesis preparation, related learning and research activities.

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