About this programme
Occupational therapy is continually evolving. With the increase in the average age and the number of people with disabilities and chronic conditions, there is a need for highly qualified occupational therapists. They should be equipped to deal with complex situations in individual therapy, in health promotion with client groups, and in community development. During the international master in Occupational Therapy, you will learn to evaluate, justify and innovate individual practice.
Programme structure
The postgraduate research-oriented programme consists of 6 modules, offered by 5 partner universities in 5 different countries. The master is a truly international experience. You will visit 5 countries and get to know fellow students from all over Europe and beyond. Collaborative learning approaches, such as Problem Based Learning and Learning Groups, and a mixture of self-study time at home and on-site class work are used.
- Year 1: modules 1-4
In Module 1 you will visit the United Kingdom and explore the concepts of occupational  science and how this can provide a foundation for occupational therapy practice. In Module 2 you will go to the Netherlands and discover  different qualitative research methods that capture subjective dimensions, such as the lived experiences or meaning of human occupation and participation. In Module 3 you will visit Switzerland and learn more about quantitative research methods in relation to the evaluation and enhancement of occupational performance. In Module 4 you will travel to Spain to uncover the socio-cultural perspectives of human occupation.
- Year 2: modules 5 and 6
Module 5 will take place in Sweden and focuses on planning a research project within the body of knowledge of the OT discipline. Module 6 will be in your own country and entails conducting a research project within the OT discipline.
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BSc and English skills
You can apply if you have a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy as well as strong written and verbal English skills. If you have a different qualification (lower than BSc) in Occupational Therapy, extra admission requirements apply.
Study load
28-40 hrs per week
The study load is 28 hrs per week while studying at home and 40 during classwork at the partner universities. The total study load is 2.520 hours leading to 90 ECTS credits. It is a postgraduate 2-year, part time programme. Many students do work parallel to studying; most of them between 50-70% (2,5 to 3,5 days per week).
Tuition
Tuition fees and expenses
The fee for EU/EEA citizens is 2,601 Euro for the 2025-2026 academic year. There are minor variations in fees for Swiss and non-EEA students. Fees may increase slightly for the next academic year. Besides tuition, you will be expected to cover the costs for accommodation and travelling.
Why the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy?
- Discover Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science from a cross-cultural point of view.
- Grow personally, professionally and as a researcher.
- Get the chance to interact with internationally renowned lecturers and like-minded professionals.
- Follow high-quality education at 5 participating universities, some of which are ranked at the top of Europe.
- Get the opportunity to visit several exciting European cities.
For whom?
- You are interested in international perspectives on Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
- You want to further develop your research skills.
- You want to know more about evaluating and innovating current practice.
- You are looking for new career perspectives both in your home country and abroad.