Graduate Admissions

The College of Integrated Health Sciences offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as graduate certificates. Students can choose from a variety of pathways and programs, including fully online options. Areas of study include public health, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management, social behavior and community health, social welfare, nursing, maternal and child health, global health, health disparities, public health surveillance and preparedness, and HIV studies.

To apply as an undergraduate student, please visit Undergraduate Admissions.

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Each graduate degree program has its own application process, entry requirements, required documents and application deadlines. Please refer to the Admissions Requirements section of the specific degree of interest for more detailed information.

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College of Integrated Health Sciences Admissions

1 University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144
United States

cihsadmissions@albany.edu

Phone

518-402-0361

Costs & Aid

Understanding the cost of attendance

As a public research university, UAlbany costs considerably less than most private institutions while offering the same rigorous academic experience and the same career outcomes.

Visit the Tuition & Fees for Graduate Students page for detailed financial information.

If your program is exclusively online, please visit the Tuition & Fees for Online Students page.
If you are an international student, please visit the Tuition & Fees for International Students page.

Determining the cost of attendance

When comparing educational costs, it is important to always be aware of the bottom line — meaning the money you pay for tuition and fees after scholarships and student loans have been applied. To determine how much you’ll need to pay, add up those direct expenses, then subtract all financial aid you’ve been offered.

To determine the cost of attendance, multiply the total credits required for your graduate degree by your tuition rate (see below) and subtract any scholarships and financial aid you have received. Student fees will vary by credit load, so fees should be added to the total after arriving at the Net Cost of Tuition. Visit Per Credit Fee Rates for details on student fees.

Non-residents who are US citizens or permanent residents may establish New York State Residency for tuition billing purposes to reduce the cost of tuition to the in-state rate in their second year and beyond.

Students who plan to enroll full-time (9 credits minimum) in a master’s program will receive a Dean’s Merit Award from the Graduate School. Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 to receive the award. See Funding Graduate Studies for more information.

Contact cihsadmissions@albany.edu with any questions.

Sample Tuition Costs

At-a-Glance cost of tuition for graduate study for NYS residents:

Degree	Number of Credits	Tuition	Dean's Merit Award	Cost of tuition after base award
MPH	51	$24,021	$4,000	$20,021
MS	36	$16,956	$4,000	$12,956
MSW	60	$41,400	$4,000	$37,400

Note: Student fees may vary by credit load.

At-a-Glance cost of tuition for graduate study for domestic non NYS residents. Tuition is calculated assuming students obtain NYS residency after one calendar year.

Degree	Number of Credits	Tuition	Dean's Merit Award	Cost of tuition after base award
MPH	51	$41,091	$8,000	$33,091
MS	36	$27,198	$8,000	$19,198
MSW	60	$51,192	$8,000	$43,192

At-a-Glance cost of tuition for graduate study for international students:

Degree	Number of credits	Tuition	Dean’s Merit Award	Cost of tuition after base award
MPH	51	$53,040	$10,000	$43,040
MS	36	$37,440	$10,000	$27,440
MSW	60	$57,180	$10,000	$47,180

Note: Student fees may vary by credit load

The above are examples of only a few of the degrees offered at the College of Integrated Health Sciences. You will need to calculate the cost based on the number of credits required for your specific degree.

Your Net Cost of Tuition can be reduced even further by adding any additional scholarships you may receive beyond the Dean's Merit Award. While you may receive larger monetary scholarships from other institutions, your actual cost of attendance will be lower at the University at Albany.

The cost of a doctoral education will vary depending upon the program and the number of credits transferred in for advanced standing.

Contact cihsadmissions@albany.edu with any questions.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

College of Integrated Health Sciences Scholarships

The College of Integrated Health Sciences offers numerous scholarships, assistantships, and funding opportunities to help you focus more on your education and less on the costs.

Students who wish to be considered for one of these scholarships must submit a complete application for entry into the College of Integrated Health Sciences by January 15. Full-time study (9 credits minimum) is required to receive a scholarship or assistantship.

The School of Social Welfare offers numerous scholarships to highly qualified students each year. Applications for these scholarships open in mid-spring. Matriculated and newly admitted students will receive notification of the application with instruction on how to apply via email.

Scholarships and Assistantships Provided by The Graduate School at UAlbany

Dean’s Merit Scholarships: New York State master’s degree applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive a base scholarship of $4,000, out-of-state domestic students will receive a base scholarship of $8,000, and international master’s degree applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive a base scholarship of $10,000. Full-time study (9 credits minimum) is required. There is no application deadline to receive this scholarship.

Great Dane Scholarship: Awarded to recent UAlbany graduates and alumni with a 3.0 GPA.

GOP Funding: New York State residents who have graduated from an EOP, HEOP or SEEK program are eligible for GOP tuition support. Visit Funding Graduate Studies for more information.

Carson Carr Diversity Fellowship Program: Awarded to entering underrepresented or disadvantaged students pursuing a PhD, DrPH, MPH, or MS degree, with priority given to doctoral students. To be considered, students must submit all College of Integrated Health Sciences application materials and the Carson Carr supplemental essay by January 15.

SOPHAS applicants must visit SOPHAS Funding to submit the Carson Carr Graduate Diversity Fellowship Application. UAlbany applicants should submit the supplemental essay directly in the funding section of the UAlbany application. All questions regarding the Carson Carr Graduate Diversity Fellowship should be directed to diversitygraduate@albany.edu.

Visit the Funding Graduate Studies for detailed information on opportunities available through The Graduate School.

Doctoral Student Assistantships and Fellowships

Presidential Doctoral Fellowships for Research Training in Health Disparities: Awarded to entering PhD or DrPH students at the University at Albany who wish to receive trans-disciplinary training in health disparities.

PhD Graduate and Teaching Assistantships: Awarded to entering PhD students in Biomedical Sciences, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences based on merit. No supplemental application is required. Decisions are made by the individual department and students will be notified by the department if they are selected to receive an assistantship.

Scholarships for NYS Health Department Employees

Full-time salaried employees of a New York State local health department or the New York State Department of Health who are enrolled in a public health graduate program at the College of Integrated Health Sciences may apply for tuition assistance from the Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) and Public Health Infrastructure Tuition (PHIT) programs. Applicant who wish to be considered for PHIT funding, must also apply for PHLOT funding. PHLOT funding will be applied first and PHIT will be applied second.

Applicants must also pursue and utilize tuition assistance through their employer/union (if available), and must be enrolled in one of the following College of Integrated Health Sciences graduate programs at University at Albany:

Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals & Principles
Certificate in Public Health Surveillance and Preparedness
Certificate in Health Disparities (PHIT funding only)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice (Online MPH)
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Information on eligibility criteria, program contact information, and the application is available on the Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) web page.

Public Health Infrastructure Tuition Awards are currently available for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025. More information, including deadlines, is available in the PHI Tuition Award Program Fact Sheet. To apply, submit the PHI Tuition Award Application. PHIT Program contact: Mary Riley-Jacome, PHITuition@albany.edu.

Student Loans and Scholarships for International Students

Prodigy Finance: MS and MPH only
MPower Financing: International and DACA
International Student Loan
International Student Financial Aid
International Student Scholarships
EduPass: Scholarships for International Students

Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) – Student Loans for US Students

To find detailed information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), visit Financial Aid.

MPH students should include in their FAFSA application the need for summer financial aid in their first academic year of study as they typically complete a six-credit internship in the summer between the first and second year of study

Graduate students admitted as "non-degree" are only eligible for federal aid if they are taking approved University at Albany undergraduate courses required for admission into a University at Albany graduate degree program.

What Other Funding is Available to Students?

The College of Integrated Health Sciences provides 8-10 full and part-time graduate assistantship positions to new public health students, open for application in March of each academic year. Students are also employed in part-time jobs, graduate assistantships, student assistant positions, and fellowships with faculty, the NYS Department of Health, the university and community partners. These positions become available throughout the year and students are notified of these opportunities through a central resource maintained by Health Sciences' Office of Internships and Career Services.

Many MPH students receive funding while completing their MPH internship, either through a scholarship that is applied directly to their student account, or as a student assistant paid directly by the internship organization.

New York State offers student positions through the New New York Leaders Program. International students must consult with the International Student and Scholar Services office regarding employment with New York State.

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