Applicants seeking admission to the Johns Hopkins BSPH-IIHMR MPH program should go through a prescreening process for prior approval from IIHMR University before applying for the program at SOPHAS. Applicants who wish to apply for MPH program should follow the steps given below:

STEP 1: Candidate kindly send the completely filled pre-screening questionnaire by clicking https://applications.iihmr.edu.in/mph-application-form along with an updated CV/resume on or before May 31, 2026 for pre-approval.

STEP 2: The applicant will receive a confirmation mail from IIHMR-U after the receipt of the documents in STEP-1. If the student found eligible then a pre-approval email for the application will be sent to the candidate by the IIHMR University, followed by another email from Johns Hopkins BSPH with an invitation to complete the online MPH application through SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service) on the weblink https://sophas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login. In order to be considered for admission, the candidate has to submit the completed application (fully submitted application along with the application fee of US $ 150) by July 01, 2026. The last day to upload pending documents at SOPHAS is July 15, 2026.

Application requirements at SOPHAS:

• Applicants applying for this program must go through a pre-screening process and be pre-approved by IIHMR University. Last date for pre-screening is May 31, 2026. Please visit: https://applications.iihmr.edu.in/mph-application-form for the pre-screening process.
• The pre-approved applicants must then process their application through SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application System) – a centralised application service for schools and programs of public health in the US. The SOPHAS platform is a service of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), which represents CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health.
• You should start by creating your SOPHAS account and setting up your profile.
• The applicants must note that their complete educational history, including ALL colleges attended or currently attending is required. The following documents must be received prior to an application being reviewed:
• Transcripts:
  Applicants who have studied outside the U.S. or English-Speaking Canada must undergo a credentials evaluation of their academic records.
• Credential Evaluations:
  The credential evaluation must include your coursework from all college-level institutions you have attended or are currently attending. Transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). WES and ECE are the only BSPH-approved agencies for SOPHAS.
  
  • For ECE, course-by-course evaluations with transcripts must be sent directly to BSPH electronically at bsph.admissions@jhu.edu.
  • For WES, course-by-course evaluations are accepted through SOPHAS.
  • Credentialing fee of WES or ECE ranges from USD 240 – 320. A 10% discount is offered by WES for SOPHAS users. To qualify, you must have your 10-digit SOPHAS ID number.
  • ECE also offers 10% discount if you apply for JHU programs through: https://accounts.ece.org/TPO/JH-BSPH
  • Applicants of the cooperative MPH program who submit their applications by July 1, 2026 and are subsequently admitted, will be eligible for reimbursement of their credentialing fee upon submitting valid proof of payment.
• Standardized Test Scores:
  Standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT) are optional for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions.
  When submitted:
  • GRE scores should be sent to BSPH (SOPHAS code 3738).
  • GMAT scores should be sent to School Code KGB-3r-06.
• English Proficiency Test Scores:
  Applicants must submit official English proficiency test scores, less than 2 years old. Accepted tests include IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, and TOEFL iBT.
  Minimum required scores:
  • IELTS – 07
  • PTE Academic – 68
  • Duolingo English – 130 (Composite score)
  • TOEFL iBT – 100
  You are required to submit PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test directly to BSPH. TOEFL and IELTS should be self-reported in your application and scores sent directly to SOPHAS.
  The ETS institution code for SOPHAS applicants is 5688.
  For more details, visit: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-admissions-services/international-applicants
• Letters of Recommendation:
  The application requires three letters of recommendation. Recommenders may be a mix of academic or professional references. Recommendations are submitted electronically using liaison letters, the recommender portal of SOPHAS.
  Recommenders receive a secure email link to upload materials or complete assessments. Applicants receive email notifications upon completion and may track progress in the “Check Status” tab of their application.
• Statement of Purpose and Objectives:
  This allows applicants to showcase their passion for public health, interest in the program, research areas, past academic/work experience, and any additional relevant information. It should reflect how the MPH degree aligns with career goals and professional ambitions.
• CV/Resume:
  Upload Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• SOPHAS Application Fee:
  Fee of USD 150 is payable for the application. IIHMR University will reimburse the application fee for all applicants who successfully submit their applications on SOPHAS for this program.
  All applicants who submitted their SOPHAS application for the cooperative MPH program by July 1, 2026 will get reimbursement of the application fee upon submission of receipt or valid proof.
• Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all components of the application. Final Application Deadline is July 1, 2026. Official supporting documents (transcripts, credential evaluations, standardized test scores, English proficiency scores, and letters of recommendation) must be submitted to SOPHAS and posted to the application by July 15, 2026.

APPLY EARLY: Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early enough with supporting documents (transcripts, test scores, credential evaluations, and letters of recommendation) before the deadline as SOPHAS requires four to eight weeks to verify the application.