KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise, education, intercultural cooperation and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development.
Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) Distance Learning Courses
KIT was founded in 1910 as the ‘Colonial Institute’ to study the tropics and to promote trade and industry in the colonial territories of the Netherlands. It was founded on the initiative of a number of large companies, with government support, making it an early example of a public-private partnership.
Education
Based on a national heritage site in Amsterdam, KIT focuses on key areas where it can make a difference: Gender, Global Health, Intercultural Communication and Sustainable Economic Development.
Research
As a knowledge institute KIT Royal Tropical Institute compiles, analyses and develops new knowledge about health systems, sustainable economic development and gender, and supports others in using this knowledge for sustainable change.
Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)Key Statistics & Highlights
2 Courses
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Housing services
Receive your guests in the Marble Hall, inspire in the Queen Máxima Hall, organise a barbecue in our enchanting courtyard or book the entire venue exclusively for up to 900 people.
Medical services
To improve access to quality health services KIT partners with local and national governments and international organisations, offering targeted advice, research and fresh insights based on a thorough understanding of each specific context. KIT’s multicultural health unit consists of a team of 40 health care professionals with knowledge and experience of working in the poorest countries.
Campus life
An imposing ceiling, a historical mural and state of the art technology. The Queen Máxima Hall is perfect for plenary sessions, knowledge exchange and conferences.
The grandeur of our conference location is nowhere as tangible as in the Marble Hall. The hall – also the entrance of the building – lies central to all other meeting rooms.
The grandeur of our conference location is nowhere as tangible as in the Marble Hall. The hall - the entrance of the building - lies central to all other rooms.
Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)Student Reviews & Awards
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My admission journey
The study portal simplified my research by providing all the essential information for international students at a single glance. Its organized structure allowed me to evaluate different global universities without the confusion of navigating multiple websites. Ultimately, the platform served as an invaluable guide in helping me make a well-informed decision for my postgraduate studies.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromAug 2026 - Sep 2027
Posted onAug 2026
5/5
Review for KIT Royal Tropical Institute
The faculty members for international public health/masters of public are top notch in the industry.
They teach internationally accepted best practices in the public health space.
I highly recommend them for any serious minded scholar, especially from LMICs
Posted byIkenna
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2023
3/5
Feedback
The study was very stressful. there was no time for students and the school year was very short. They need to improve because Master program shouldn't be 9 months instead is should be 16 months then students will be able to understand what they are learning but not to just study and pass but can't remember what they learned