Partner Institutions
A Transatlantic Academic Collaboration
The HERO-HEALTH Joint Master’s Programme is built upon a strong strategic partnership between the University of Thessaly (Greece) and Columbia University – Teachers College (USA).
This collaboration creates a unique transatlantic academic environment that integrates interdisciplinary knowledge, international expertise, and innovative educational approaches to address the growing complexity of humanitarian crises, public health emergencies, and One Health challenges.
University of Thessaly
The University of Thessaly serves as the coordinating institution of the HERO-HEALTH programme, ensuring its academic structure, implementation, and overall quality.
The programme is supported by a wide range of departments across multiple disciplines, including health sciences, engineering, and applied sciences, reflecting its strong interdisciplinary character.
Through its academic ecosystem, the University enables a comprehensive approach to crisis management, humanitarian action, and sustainable health systems.
Columbia University – Teachers College
Columbia University, through Teachers College and the Global Mental Health Lab, is a key international partner contributing to the academic excellence and global orientation of the programme.
The collaboration strengthens the programme through:
- Expertise in global mental health and humanitarian response
- Participation of internationally recognized faculty and researchers
- Integration of evidence-based approaches to crisis management
- Contribution to teaching, research, and international networking
Columbia University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide, reinforcing the international prestige and academic quality of the HERO-HEALTH Programme.
The Value of This Partnership
The collaboration between the University of Thessaly and Columbia University creates a powerful academic synergy that combines:
Together, the two institutions foster a global academic community capable of contributing to evidence-based humanitarian action, One Health, and inclusive crisis management.
A Global Learning Environment
Through this partnership, students become part of an international academic network that promotes collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking.
They gain exposure to:
This environment prepares graduates to operate effectively in complex, multicultural, and interdisciplinary settings.
