Why Minnesota?
Choose the University of Minnesota and make the most of your public health education. We are a top-ranked university engaged in local and international issues, where diverse populations stimulate knowledge and public health professionals make a difference.
We are housed at a major university in the thriving urban center of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Opportunities abound here.
SPH is one of the best
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is among the top 10 schools of public health in the nation. Our wide-array of academic programs, rich research portfolio, and connections to the community, make us an attractive choice for students seeking an advanced degree in public health.
Strong mentor program
We also have the largest mentor program of any school of public health in the nation. Through the program, students get to learn from the professional experiences of their mentors. Mentors get to play a role in training future public health leaders. These matches often prove to be enriching relationships for students and professionals alike.
Top-ranked research
We consistently attract more National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding than most other schools of public health housed at a public university. Our productive faculty members take their research mission seriously. As a result, our students gain an invaluable opportunity to work next to the leaders in the field on some of the most interesting and important local and international public health issues of our time.
Educating future leaders
Educating the next generation of public health leaders is a priority here. The student-centered philosophy means that our students’ academic needs are listened to and acted upon. Our MPH students put their classroom skills into action by completing field experiences — either locally or abroad.
Our students
We are very proud of our students here at the School of Public Health. They come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, adding to the richness of our academic programs.