Overview

Students of Public Health degree at American University of Beirut choose specialized training in an area of concentration and engage in relevant community-based experiences in public health practice. They have opportunities to interact with centers in research, knowledge translation and public health outreach. Our program hosts diverse international students over the world, with a variety of previous degrees. Our graduates come from the program to work in leading public health, health care and other organizations in diverse settings.

Key facts

The program train students on the traditional public health core knowledge areas, (biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, health services administration and environmental health sciences), while ensuring the cross-cutting and emerging public health areas including: Evidence-based Approaches, Public Health & Health Care Systems, Planning & Management to Promote Health, Policy in Public Health, Leadership, Communication, Inter-professional Practice (with Medicine and Nursing) and Systems Thinking. Courses address issues pertaining to public health in conflict and humanitarian crises and for interested students, there are opportunities to pursue a certificate within the MPH on these themes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Management and Policy
Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Health Promotion and Community Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Disciplines

Public Health

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online graduate application
Official university transcript(s) – All levels
2 recommendation letters
GMAT/GMAT Focus or GRE is required for some Master's programs as detailed at the Graduate FAQ page.
English language requirements (upon admission)
Application fees ($52)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17430 USD / year

≈ 17430 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17430 USD / year

≈ 17430 USD / year

Living costs

Beirut

Lebanon

750 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Beirut

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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