
What is SOPHAS?
SOPHAS is a centralized application portal for applying to participating public health graduate programs. With one centralized application, you can explore and apply to multiple participating programs, whether you are a U.S. or international applicant.
One application. More opportunities to pursue your public health future.
If you wish to apply to a program in the 2026-2027 cycle and you created a SOPHAS account previously, you will be able to create an application as a re-applicant. Start your application today!
Be sure to check your program deadline dates and submit your application to your programs before those dates. Additionally, review the final application processing dates in the SOPHAS Applicant Help Center.
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30,000+
2025 Application Cycle Applicants
120+
Academic Institutions in SOPHAS
3,500+
Public Health Programs
A degree in public health allows students to concentrate in a variety of different academic and professional areas. Where will you make your impact?
Epidemiology >
Investigate patterns and protect communities.
Global Health >
Improve health and advance equity worldwide.
Environmental Health >
Create healthier people and a healthier planet.
Health Policy >
Shape policies that improve health outcomes.

Explore programs based on what you want to study, where you want to study, and where you want your career to take you.

Explore scholarships and resources to help finance your public health education.

As education in public health continues to evolve well past the classroom and into professional experience, ASPPH has developed learning institutes to train future public health leaders and offers a series of continuing education programs.