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Help Create a Healthier,
More Equitable World

Advance your career with a degree from one of the top schools of public health in the country. With a rigorous Michigan Public Health education, you’ll prepare for a career of positive, transformative change. Learn from world-renowned faculty committed to mentoring the next generation of public health leaders, apply your knowledge through hands-on research and practice experiences, and leverage the vast resources of the University of Michigan by collaborating with students and faculty across disciplines. Upon graduation, you’ll join our vibrant community of more than 19,000 alumni ready to tackle the world’s biggest public health challenges.

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Research Impact

Public Health Research: Your Life Depends on It

Every breakthrough in public health research brings us closer to a world where people live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, our research is focused on people—whether you’re our neighbor in Michigan or part of our global community.

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In The News

Michigan Public Health ranks #2 among best schools of public health in the nation

The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.

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Listen Now

Commemorating a milestone: The 70th anniversary of the polio vaccine announcement

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the polio vaccine announcement with experts Matt Boulton and Natasha Bagdasarian as they discuss its development, impact, and relevance today.

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Housing, health, and hope: A conversation on impactful collaboration

Experts in public health and urban planning explore factors driving housing inequity, the nationwide housing crisis, and innovative solutions for housing access. Discover how they combine their expertise to address housing issues that affect health.

$33M

in scholarship and tuition assistance annually
96%
of Recent Graduates are Employed or Pursuing an Advanced Degree
19K
alumni worldwide

Events

May 6: MPH and MHSA Virtual Information Session

Join our Recruitment and Admissions staff to learn more about our MPH and MHSA programs and the admissions process.

May 8: Online MPH Application Coaching

Application guidance for online MPH program applicants

Degrees Designed for Impact

At Michigan Public Health, we educate and train tomorrow’s public health leaders. Our students work at the forefront of the public health field as they study, grow, and serve communities local and global. Explore our degree offerings, careers in public health, and life in Ann Arbor, and learn more about our inclusive, passionate community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Engaged Learning

Chenxi Sun, MPH ’20, was among a group of students who completed a 40-hour HAZWOPER—Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response—training program at the Michigan State Police's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Training Center.

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