Minnesota: The Place to Be

Minnesota, home to a diverse and thriving Twin Cities metropolitan area, natural beauty, rich cultural offerings, a Big Ten University, and a top-ranked School of Public Health.

Come along and see why the University of Minnesota School of Public Health may be just the place for you.

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Application Information

Application to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health is though SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service). SOPHAS is a service of the Association of Schools of Public Health, which represents the 40 Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited schools of public health.

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Note: Applicants to the specialty Regents' Certificates in Food Protection or Preparedness, Response & Recovery follow a separate application process. Click here for information.

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Why the University of Minnesota?

For four of the last five years, the School of Public Health has attracted more National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding than any other school of public health housed at a public university. And educating the next generation of public health leaders is a priority here.

But Minnesota isn't just a great place to study, it is a great place to live. Currently, Minnesota is ranked as one of the healthiest and most livable states in the nation.

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Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition at the University of Minnesota remains among the lowest of the top-ranked schools of public health. In addition, the school has several scholarships, graduate assistantships, and other financial support.

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Careers in Public Health

There is an increasing demand for qualified public health professionals. If you are thinking about pursuing a career in public health, now is the time.

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• Visit our Career Services office

Choosing a Program

Interested in a public health career but not quite sure which area to study? Let us help figure out the best fit for you!

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More Information

• Complete our prospective student online inquiry form.
• Call us at (612) 626-3500 or toll free at (800) 774-8636.
• Visit us! Attend one of the special visit days.
• Stop by the Student Services Center Office in room D305 of the Mayo Building, on the University's East Bank Campus. Click here for directions and parking information.