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International Applicants
#1 public school of public health in the New York region for 5 consecutive years.
Our students get all the attention they need and deserve, with a 9:1 student to faculty ratio.
We offer affordable and career-driven programs, where 94% of our grads are employed or continuing their education within 1 year of graduating.
Learn about our Admissions Requirements, Application Deadlines, Curriculum, and Recommended Course Sequences by exploring our Degrees and Programs. You will be sure to find the one that is right for you.
Join us In-Person in NYC
If you were born outside of the US, you might need an F-1 visa to join us in-person. Check this Visa Wizard to find out if this is your case. The US government requires F-1 applicants to show evidence of financial ability to cover all their expenses (personal and academic) for the duration of their degree.
Becoming an F-1 Student
- Find the Master’s or Doctoral degree that best aligns with your goals. Keep in mind that MS degrees, Certificates, and Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Program do not qualify for the F-1 visa.
- Submit your SOPHAS Application.
- Once you get admitted, reach out to our International Students Office to request the I-20 Application Packet.
- Submit a complete and mistake free I-20 Application, containing all required forms and supporting documents via email to our International Students Office.
- If your finances get approved, then you will receive an I-20 Form from our school and use it to schedule the F-1 visa interview at a US Consulate overseas.
- Once your visa is issued, we will get you set up for registration.
F-1 Student Transferring from Another School
If you are currently studying in the US under F-1 status or completing your Optional Practicum Training and wish to transfer to SPH, then you must follow these steps:
- Find the Master’s or Doctoral degree that best aligns with your goals. Keep in mind that MS degrees, Certificates, and Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Program do not qualify for the F-1 visa.
- Submit your SOPHAS Application.
- Once you get admitted, email our International Students Office to request the I-20 Application Packet.
- Submit a complete and mistake free I-20 Application, containing all required forms and supporting documents via email to our International Students Office.
- If your finances get approved, then we will transfer-in your SEVIS records and get you set up for registration.
Learn more about becoming an international student:
Join us Online from Anywhere Outside the United States
Our fully online Master’s and Certificate Programs offer tremendous advantages:
- Take part in our online learning experience – with more than 50% of our students taking classes online, we will keep you engaged and moving towards your academic and career goals.
- With no need for visas, you do not have to undergo financial verification and can register for classes the moment you get admitted.
- Enjoy all the benefits that in-person students get, but for a reduced cost, saving over US$3,000 per semester in tuition alone! You can view our Tuition Schedule here.
For answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, please see our FAQ for international Students. If you still have questions, please reach out to us at International Students Office.