MPH at UAlberta: Fees 2026 Dates & Requirements

The University of Alberta's Master of Public Health (MPH) is a two-year thesis-based graduate programme for international students in Edmonton, Canada.

• Admission requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
• Tuition is CAD 16,903 per year (INR 11.84 Lakhs) for international students.
• The degree trains public health leaders in epidemiology, policy, and health systems.

The MPH prepares graduates for careers in government health agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and international organizations. Its distinctive feature is embedded thesis research with real-world public health partnerships across Alberta and beyond. Ideal applicants combine healthcare or public health experience with academic excellence and commitment to population health.

Also read:

• Courses and Fees of the University of Alberta for International Students 
• Admission Requirements for Indian Students 

University of Alberta Master of Public Health Fees 2026

The MPH programme charges fixed tuition for all international students regardless of specialization. The two-year cost includes tuition, mandatory non-instructional fees, and health insurance. All amounts reflect the 2025-26 academic year with 5.5% increase applied for the Fall 2027 intake. You must calculate it using 45 credits × per-credit fee + mandatory fees, and the final amount is confirmed after admission.

Source: University of Alberta Registrar Office, Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies 2025-26 Fee Schedule

University of Alberta Master of Public Health Admission 2026

The MPH programme accepts two intakes annually. The fall intake (September start) has the largest cohort size and more course availability. Winter intake (January start) admits 15–20 students per year and follows a condensed first-semester schedule.

Academic eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 credit hours. Relevant work or volunteer experience in public or occupational health is an asset, but not mandatory. Applicants from any undergraduate discipline are considered if they demonstrate commitment to public health.

English Language Proficiency

All international students must demonstrate English language proficiency at one of the following thresholds. No test waivers are granted regardless of prior English-medium study.

Also read: Scholarships offered by the University of Alberta 

University of Alberta Master of Public Health Application 2026

Applications are managed through the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies portal. Deadlines are firm; late submissions are not reviewed. Submit all documents (transcripts, IELTS results, letters of reference) together – the application is not marked complete until all pieces arrive. 

University of Alberta Master of Public Health Scholarships 2026

University of Alberta offers limited merit-based scholarships for international MPH students. Scholarships are highly competitive; fewer than 20% of international students receive funding.

The University of Alberta Graduate Entrance Scholarship (up to CAD 17,500 for exceptional candidates) is open to newly admitted graduate students nominated by the Department of Public Health. Awards are merit-based and prioritize research potential. The Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) provides CAD 12,000 one-time awards to exceptional international graduate students, though the number reserved for public health is limited (typically 2–3 per year across all programmes).

Eligible Indian students should ask the programme coordinator about the India-specific recruitment scholarships advertised on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website. Additionally, the President’s International Distinction Scholarship (CAD 30,000 over two years for exceptional candidates) may apply to fast-track master’s students demonstrating research leadership.

For an MPH student receiving CAD 12,000 in scholarship support, the net cost drops from INR 32.47 Lakhs to INR 23.82 Lakhs (two-year total). This still requires significant personal or family investment, but substantially reduces the financial barrier for Indian families earning INR 15–25 Lakhs annually.

Scholarship reality: Do not count on merit scholarship to offset costs. Budget for the full tuition and plan for on-campus work (research assistantships, teaching assistantships) as your primary income source. Graduate assistantships in the Department of Public Health pay CAD 18–22 per hour and typically require 10–15 hours per week.

University of Alberta Master of Public Health Salary 2026

MPH graduates from Canadian universities secure positions in government health agencies, public health units, NGOs, and research institutions. Entry-level gross salary ranges from CAD 65,000 to CAD 92,000 per year, equivalent to INR 45.58 Lakhs to INR 64.51 Lakhs annually.

Source: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey 2026; Glassdoor Canada Public Health Salary Data; Ontario Ministry of Health Salary Grids

Public health salaries in Canada are standardized by government pay grids; raises follow seniority rather than performance negotiation. After three years of continuous employment, most positions move to a higher step on the pay scale automatically. The annual cost-of-living adjustment is typically 1–2% in Alberta and Ontario.

ROI reality: The MPH costs INR 32.47 Lakhs. An entry salary of CAD 70,000 (INR 49.08 Lakhs) is 1.5 times the programme cost. With seniority advancement to CAD 100,000+ (INR 70.12 Lakhs+) within five years, the financial return is strong. Public health roles offer job security, pension plans, and benefits unavailable in many private-sector Indian roles at comparable salary.