Accredited. Rigorous.
Globally Engaged.
A licensed Higher Education Institution operating under the authority of the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) — Licence No. 2025-004.
The International Health Research Institute (IHRI) is a formally licensed Higher Education Institution, regulated by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) under Licence No. 2025-004. Our academic qualifications are aligned with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), and our institutional processes are subject to external quality assurance in accordance with the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG 2015).
This regulatory framework provides our academic candidates, research partners, and institutional collaborators with confidence that IHRI's governance, academic standards, and institutional processes are independently overseen to European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards.
A Dual Mandate: Education and Research
IHRI operates through two distinct institutional pillars: providing rigorous academic qualification for healthcare leaders, and conducting specialised applied research into complex global health challenges.
Doctor of Health Science
Our accredited Level 8 professional doctorate is designed for healthcare executives, clinicians, and administrators. It empowers leaders to drive quality improvement, implement evidence-based practices, and advance healthcare delivery globally.
Explore the ProgrammeApplied Research Nodes
Parallel to our accredited academic school, IHRI operates an independent applied research function. Our research nodes advance specialist, non-credit-bearing inquiry into biological risk, food systems, space health, and frontline resilience — producing evidence that informs practice and policy.
Explore Research NodesGlobal Recognition via MQF/EQF
As an MFHEA-licensed institution operating within the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), IHRI degrees carry the weight of European educational standards and are recognised under the Lisbon Recognition Convention.
Core Operating Principles
We equip our doctoral candidates and research partners with the academic rigour and applied knowledge required to navigate the complex ethical, organisational, and systemic challenges defining the future of global health.
A Considered Choice for Leaders in Complexity
IHRI is a rigorous, internationally regulated higher education institution — the considered choice for healthcare executives, clinicians, and practitioner-scholars committed to translating professional experience into peer-reviewed evidence and lasting systemic impact.