Applying to the Master of Public Health (MPH) as an International Applicant

Thank you for your interest in Michigan State University’s (MSU) Master of Public Health program! The diversity brought to MSU’s courses and campus by international students is so important. The university feels privileged to accommodate so many international students every year.

Please note: due to the online nature of the MPH program, international applicants are unable to obtain through our program the I-20 necessary for a student visa to study in the United States. International applicants must be able to complete our program from their home country or in the US under an unrestricted visa (e.g., H4, spousal visa, etc.). Please contact the Office for International Students and Scholars for more information on visa restrictions and online learning.

Office for International Students and Scholars
(517) 353-1720
oiss@msu.edu

Residents of Canada: Michigan State University is under very specific restrictions regarding the offering of distance education with an on-ground component to residents of Canada. Some citizens of Canada are unable to apply for MSU's MPH program due to our in-person Applied Practice Exerience requirement.  It is important to reference the MSU State-by-State Summary to research whether there are restrictions in your area.  If there are restrictions in your area, you may be able to complete our program by:

• Finding a practicum opportunity with an organization in the US that consists of remote work only
• Completing a practicum opportunity internationally (excluding the US and Canada).  We offer one international practicum experience, Public Health in Ghana: a One Health Perspective.

For more information, please visit the MSU State Authorization website or call the MPH office.

International applicants can find more information on the Graduate School International Applicants website.

Funding

Unfortunately, the Master of Public Health program is not offering any scholarships or assistantships at this time. Please access the resources below to research different funding opportunities. Please note: international applicants are not eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

The Graduate School Funding Website

Office for International Students and Scholars Grants and Scholarships Website

The Office of Financial Aid International Students Website

Application Deadlines

International applicants are encouraged to have all application materials submitted at least four months prior to the specified deadline of the semester for which they are applying.

SOPHAS Application Completion

Deadline for MSU supplemental Application Submission

Overview of the Application Process

Application Status

Questions regarding application status are to be directed to the MSU MPH office. 

Direct any questions or issues with the MSU application portal to the Office of Admissions at (517) 355-8332.