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Explore the Harvard Chan School student experience and learn about life in Boston, career paths, and opportunities to connect with the Harvard Chan community

Admissions

Student Gateway

As a Harvard Chan School student, you will be part of the most globally engaged school at Harvard. You will join a vibrant, international community of smart and committed individuals, all of them dedicated to using the tools of public health to improve the well-being of people around the world.

You will work closely with faculty who have both academic expertise and hands-on experience working in the field. You will have opportunities to meet government ministers, cabinet secretaries, agency directors, community organizers, and other public health leaders from around the globe. And you will collaborate with peers from many disciplines, creating lasting connections and deepening your educational experience with fresh ideas and new perspectives.

students doing yoga on green lawn. — Students practice yoga in the HMS quad, steps from the Harvard Chan campus.

New Student Orientation 2023 — At Orientation, you’ll meet students from around the world, with a rich diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Students singing and playing piano on stage. — Each year, students organize iNight, a celebration of the diverse talents and cultures at Harvard Chan School.

People walking down hallway in white lab coats. — Students work closely with faculty, postdocs, and research scientists in Harvard Chan School’s many labs.

A student plays pool. — There are dozens of student clubs on campus — and plenty of opportunities to explore Boston.

Unleash your potential at Harvard Chan School.

In addition to our degree programs, we offer highly targeted executive and continuing education, directed and taught by Harvard faculty.

Degree Programs

How to Apply

Executive and Continuing Education