Our mission is to ensure that individuals and communities can achieve longer, healthier lives. Central to this is our commitment to actively attract and recruit the most talented and visionary students — those who will become future leaders in the field of public health.
Our programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to address complex health issues. By fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, we empower our students to become thinkers, researchers and advocates for health equity.
Join us in our commitment to improving public health outcomes and transforming communities.
Our mission
To ensure all can live longer, healthier lives by actively recruiting and attracting the most talented and visionary students who will one day become leaders in public health.
What sets us apart
Innovative practicum and field experience
Experience hands-on learning with immersive practicum opportunities and partnerships with local and international organizations, engaging directly with communities.
Excellence in research and mentorship
Benefit from exceptional guidance and mentorship from leaders in public health research and scholarship who empower students to innovate.
Integrated graduate pathways for emerging leaders
The MPH and PhD programs forge changemakers by blending academic rigor with practical application. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based decision-making, these programs equip graduates to translate research into new approaches and solutions.
World-class university environment
WashU is a national and international leader in research, education and patient care. The university draws students and faculty from every state and about 130 nations. WashU boasts one of the top academic medical institutions in the country and one of the nation’s top schools of social work — two of WashU Public Health’s key partners.
International student support
The university is home to a diverse international population whose knowledge, talents and perspectives are welcome and help enrich WashU and the larger community.
WashU has a centralized Office for International Students & Scholars (OISS) that offers support to international students, scholars, and employees as they become part of our WashU family.
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Join us in our commitment to building a healthier world for all.
The school admits one class each year. Applications for MPH and PhD programs must be completed through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) – the centralized application service for public health. You must designate your chosen program under Washington University in St. Louis – School of Public Health within the SOPHAS program finder.