HarMaster of Public HealthHarvard University · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Statement of purpose and objectives; ≤600 words (program-specific notes may apply).

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Post-secondary transcripts

Submitted via SOPHAS; WES evaluation required for degrees outside the U.S.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Professional eligibility varies by MPH field of study and 45- vs 65-credit pathway. Confirm on Harvard Chan degree pages.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; Required if English is not the first language and no prior degree was taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.5 each component | Old scale: 100 overall (25 each component); Required if English is not the first language and no prior degree was taught in English. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date. MyBest scores not accepted. Preferred old-scale overall is 104+.
GRE: Optional; Optional with guidance for MPH fields of study for 2026–2027 program entry.

Historical admission data is not published.