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Apply to our Public Health Graduate Programs

Applications for Fall 2026 are closed. Fall 2027 Applications will be open beginning Mid-August.

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You will be redirected to SOPHAS – the centralized application service for Public Health Education programs.

  1. Create a SOPHAS account
  2. Search for ‘Oregon Health & Science University/Portland State University School of Public Health’
  3. Select your program
  4. Start your application process!

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Connect with Our Admissions Team

Our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way with flexible virtual and phone appointments. Schedule a one‑on‑one meeting with our Admissions Manager or drop in during office hours to connect with one of our Graduate Student Ambassadors.

Jack Draper, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Graduate Student Ambassador
Jack Draper
Graduate Student Ambassador

I am a first year in the Health Promotion MPH. I am interested in community organization and transgender health. I have a Bachelors of Science in Anthropology from Southern Utah University, since then I spent a few years working as a Project Manager in the Life Sciences field.

My office hours are on Zoom from 11:00am-12:00pm PST on Fridays. You can also email me at SPHambassador@pdx.edu to schedule a time that works for you!

Meet with Jack

Anne Nguyen OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Graduate Student Ambassador
Anne Nguyen (she/her)
Graduate Student Ambassador

I’m currently a first-year MPH student in Epidemiology and have special interests in studying infectious diseases and social determinants of health.

My office hours are Tuesdays on Zoom from 3:30-4:30pm PST. If these office hours do not work for you, let me know at SPHambassador@pdx.edu and we can find another time to meet!

Meet with Anne

Josh Hodsden, MBA,CPH Recruitment and Admissions Manager
Josh Hodsden, MBA, MPH, CPH
Admissions & Recruitment Manager

Schedule an appointment with our Admissions Manager to get answers to your application and program questions.

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Admissions Events & Info Sessions

Our admissions team will be attending college, graduate fairs, and hosting info sessions throughout the year to meet prospective students and answer your questions about applying to our public health programs. Explore our event calendar to see where you can find us next and discover how our programs prepare students to lead change in public health.

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Tuition & Fees

School of Public Health guidelines for tuition for graduate programs.

Graduate Tuition

Financial Aid

Learn more about SPH financial aid opportunities for graduate students.

Grad Financial Aid

Graduate Scholarships

Available scholarships to financially support your School of Public Health Career.

Explore Scholarships

Graduate Program Application Requirements

Select the desired degree and program you wish to apply to, and learn more about each program’s application requirements.


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Master of Science (MS) Degree

Public Health in Practice: Student Stories

Interested in Our Undergraduate Programs?

If you’re ready to start your journey in public health, begin by exploring undergraduate admissions through Portland State University. Learn about the application process, important deadlines, and how to take your first step toward a career making communities healthier.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS