International Health - Work Anywhere, Study Anywhere

From Global to Local

Since its founding in 1961, the department has viewed international health as a complex mix of health problems, politics, economics, culture and environment. Our mission to work with the world’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people to improve their health and well-being has remained constant. Our faculty, students, staff and alumni are steadfast in their commitment to social justice and improving health equity for all people wherever they live.

Many still debate the precise meaning of international health and global health. Based on the current range of definitions, the department could change its name to Global Health. We believe it’s important not to. International Health was founded on the principles of Internationalism – the belief that we can overcome divisions of nationalism, class, wealth, and other obstacles to health equity and social justice through the promise of science, public health practice and education.

You can read more about why we’re keeping our name on here and in chair David Peters’ exclusive for Global Health NOW.

Work Anywhere, Study Anywhere

We’re the first and largest, which means you have the opportunity to work almost anywhere in the world on almost any topic. In the last 5 years, our students have had internships in more than 75 countries with over 350 organizations around the world. In addition, our faculty have worked in over 100 countries. Combined, IH-related work reaches over 115 countries. To see a selection of recent student practicum, visit our master's practicum information page.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field of international health, the department is divided into the following four program areas:

We offer doctoral and master’s programs in each of the four program areas listed above, as well as Health Economics, providing students with exceptional opportunities to study a broad range of public health topics.

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