Master in Public Health (Master's)

Tuition fees are 21,236 USD per year.

Students study epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, and public communications. They also learn health care services, administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, and professional standards and ethics.

This field prepares people to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services. Graduates may work as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings, and provide leadership in public health.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.

UNC Asheville is an undergraduate university focused on the liberal arts and sciences. Students can choose from more than 60 academic programs and develop their interests through research, hands-on learning, real-world labs, internships, and faculty mentorship. Academic work spans areas including mechatronics, atmospheric science, astronomy, business, psychology, biology, chemistry, and healthcare preparation. A 16:1 student-faculty ratio supports focused teaching and individual guidance.

The classroom extends into Asheville and Western North Carolina. Students work on field projects, study atmospheric patterns, map the stars, investigate soil biodiversity and pathogens, conduct wildlife research, and explore sustainability. Internships and mentorship connect academic interests with careers in healthcare, medicine, meteorology, business, and scientific research. These opportunities can help international students build practical experience while learning about communities and environmental questions in the region.

Campus life includes residence halls, apartment-style living, diverse dining options, and active student organizations. Forty-six percent of undergraduates live on campus. Recreation areas and historic Asheville are close by, while the Blue Ridge Mountains provide opportunities to explore beyond campus. Students should expect a university where curiosity, collaboration, performance, creation, design, and analysis are part of everyday learning. Asheville also offers access to theaters, festivals, rivers, restaurants, and mountain landscapes.