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MPH Application Deadlines

The MPH admission process is competitive and selective with limited capacity. Admission to the University of Cincinnati MPH Program is not guaranteed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please refer to the University of Cincinnati Academic Calendar for semester start dates.

Spring Semester 2026 Deadlines:

Domestic applicants: 11/1/25

International applicants: 10/1/25

  • All materials must be uploaded, submitted, and verified in SOPHAS and the UC application system by this date. It may take time for an application to be fully processed through these systems, so please apply as early as possible.
  • The deadline to confirm is December 1st.
  • If accepted, must be available for mandatory orientations the week of January 5th.

Fall Semester 2026 Deadline: 7/1/2026

  • All materials must be uploaded, submitted, and verified in SOPHAS and the UC application system by this date. It may take time for an application to be fully processed through these systems, so please apply as early as possible.
  • The deadline to confirm is August 1st.
  • If accepted, must be available for mandatory orientations the week of August 17th.

MPH Admissions Process

In addition to measures of academic preparation and readiness for graduate studies, the MPH Admissions Committee considers individual experience and commitment to public health when evaluating candidates. We welcome applications from students who hold a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a college or university regarded as standard by a regional or general accrediting agency and have at least a B average (3.0 GPA) in undergraduate coursework. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required. If desired, you may upload a publication and/or writing sample.

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The University of Cincinnati MPH Program accepts applications through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). You will need the following to complete your University of Cincinnati MPH SOPHAS application:

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After Admission into the MPH Program

Once admitted and confirmed into the MPH program, all international students will be required to complete the Graduate Placement Test for Master of Public Health (GPT-MPH).  The purpose of the GPT-MPH is to evaluate whether international students' oral English proficiency and academic writing competency meet graduate-level expectations and to provide evidence of the types and levels of language support these students may need in order to achieve academic success.

  • This test will be required by the MPH program for all incoming graduate students whose native language is not English.
    • Depending on the test score for incoming students, a course in the English language may be required.

*Confirmed international students who have received a bachelor's or higher degree from a country where English is the official language may be exempted.  To learn more, visit the Automatic Waiver of English Language Testing

Entry to the United States (US) after the MPH program start date is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Port of Entry Officer at the airport as well as the admissions department of the MPH program.  In general, a student is expected to arrive at least one week prior to the start of classes to attend the mandatory in-person program orientation. 

Admission Questions

Phone: (513) 558-5704
E-mail: ehgrad@ucmail.uc.edu

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Department of Environmental & Public Health Sciences
Division of Public Health Sciences
Kettering Lab Building
Room 133
160 Panzeca Way
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0056
Mail Location: 0056

Phone: 513-558-5704