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    Master of Public Health (MPH)

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    Chicago, USMPHIn-person15 months
    $76,608.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Cohort
    students
    $145.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago is a 15-month, in-person MPH program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $76,608.

    About the program

    The program covers core public health disciplines including biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy and management, community health, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health sciences. Students choose one of four concentrations: Epidemiology and Global Health, Health Policy, Data Science, or Community Health Promotion, and complete a practicum and capstone project.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 1, 2026
    Final Deadline 2026
    Jun 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min no less than 100 total, with no less than 26 each in Reading, Writing, and Listening, and 22 in Speaking
    IELTS
    required
    Min no less than 7.0 overall, and no less than 7.0 on each section

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago is $76,608.
    Is Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago online or in-person?
    Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago take to complete?
    Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago is structured around 15 months.
    How competitive is Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago?
    Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago reports an acceptance rate of approximately 8%.
    How large is the Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago cohort?
    Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Chicago typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.