Cost of MPH: Europe vs. US

[Ian]

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Hello everyone! Has anyone ever gone through the dilemma of choosing whether to pursue an MPH in Europe, such as in LSHTM, vs. US? I'm a medical student from southeast asia and I plan to pursue an MPH after I graduate. I'm concerned mainly about the cost, since I'm sure the quality of education is great either way. In Europe it would take about a year and in US most programs are 2 years. Aside from that, cost of living and availability of scholarships or grants are also things I'm looking into. I would appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks!

 

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Hello everyone! Has anyone ever gone through the dilemma of choosing whether to pursue an MPH in Europe, such as in LSHTM, vs. US? I'm a medical student from southeast asia and I plan to pursue an MPH after I graduate. I'm concerned mainly about the cost, since I'm sure the quality of education is great either way. In Europe it would take about a year and in US most programs are 2 years. Aside from that, cost of living and availability of scholarships or grants are also things I'm looking into. I would appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks!

I would imagine that either option would be costly for a foreign student. It is my understanding that since you would be an intentional student in either the U.S. or Europe that your share of out-of-pocket expenses would be greater than, say, if you were a citizen or a permanent resident of either place. So, it would come down to both advertised and actual costs, which are hopefully posted on programs' websites (information specific to the needs of foreign students).

Many of the top-tiered or high-ranking programs in the U.S. are one year. Harvard and Johns Hopkins come to mind. Columbia also has an accelerated 1-year option for those with advanced degrees. The standard of living for Boston and, in particular, New York would be costly, without question. (I did my undergraduate studies in New York, doctoral studies in San Francisco, and soon to be doing a fellowship in Boston, where I have been living in the past year, as well. All are expensive!) Lastly, I have the sense that scholarships or awards are rarely given to foreign students, perhaps with the exception that their home country or a program (e.g., a company) sponsor their education in the U.S. or Europe. I have thought about the London School, as well, and the Sorbonne. The latter, in particular, specifies that it is rare that they give out scholarships to foreign students because, it seems, there is an expectation that international students would have sufficient financial backing to seek education abroad. Good luck with the process!