Information for International Applicants

The SJSU MPH Distance Education Program welcomes applications from international applicants, as we recognize that health professionals in other countries need access to graduate public health degrees, in order to address the increasingly complex health issues that they encounter. Below are some important facts to keep in mind as you consider the SJSU MPH Program. They are based on some of the questions received from potential international applicants.

· All international applicants MUST submit a Declaration of Finance (see website link below for more information). However, applicants should have the financial resources to successfully complete the distance program in the required 24-months. In addition to the approximately $20,000 tuition fees for the entire 42 unit program[1], students must also budget for the following:

o Textbooks (~ $80 - $120 per course),

o Air travel for three mandatory trips toSan Jose,

o Hotel room for 5 -7 day stay in San Jose (~$100 per day in a shared 2-bedroom suite)

o Food for 5-7 day stay in San Jose

o Computer equipment and software

o Consistent and reliable Internet access (internet café’s are not appropriate)

· The SJSU MPH Program does not have graduate assistantships or scholarships for any students, regardless of residency.

· International applicants should plan on spending approximately 7 days in late August, 2008, 2009, and 2010 in San Jose. There are no other days required in the USA.

· The TOEFL is required for all applicants who graduated from a higher education institution outside of the U.S., where the primary language of instruction was not English. The university minimum entrance score is 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based). All test scores must be less than 2 years old. Some applicants are eligible for TOEFL waiver (see link below).

· In addition to meeting the TOEFL requirements, applicants should possess good English reading and writing skills.

· Analysis of previous transcripts and degrees from universities outside of the U.S. for authenticity and evaluation of level of English instruction, is conducted by the SJSU Graduate Studies office only. Please note: GS&R does not accept copies of transcripts or opened transcripts.

· Potential international applicants should be cognizant that Elluminate Live class sessions will occur in the early evening (Pacific Time), and depending on the student’s time zone, may require ‘attending class’ in the early AM hours or during the normal work day.

· Additional information on SJSU requirements for international applicants, including TOEFL waiver eligibility, can be found at the following website: http://www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies/Prospective/International.html

[1] Note: Tuition fees are the same for ALL MPH Distance Education Program students, regardless of residency.

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