Admissions

Our mission

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.

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What sets us apart

Innovative practicum and field experience

Excellence in research and mentorship

Integrated graduate pathways for emerging leaders

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.

Student life

WashU Public Health is located in the heart of St. Louis, a big little city with a vibrant cultural scene. Students enjoy a welcoming and inclusive environment, a range of groups and organizations to suit any interests, and access to resources to help them thrive at WashU and after.

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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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At WashU School of Public Health, we are reimagining public health and working to move the field forward at one of the most impactful moments of our time. Become part of our academic community, where we are dedicated to addressing the world’s most urgent public health challenges.

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