Masters in Public Health in UK: Top Universities/Colleges for Indian Students

Education Journalist | Study Abroad Lead | Updated 3+ months ago

Pursuing a Master's in Public Health (MPH, MSc, MPhil) in the UK offers Indian students one-year, world-class training at elite institutions like LSHTM (QS #1), Imperial, Oxford, and UCL. Programs focus on Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Global Health, integrating practical placements. Entry requirements include a Bachelor's degree (55–60% / 2:1 equivalent), IELTS 6.5–7.5, a strong CV/SOP, and references.

Costs average £30,000-£60,000 per year (INR 32–64 lakh), often offset by scholarships like Chevening, Commonwealth, or GREAT. The Student Route visa requires CAS and specific maintenance funds. Post-graduation, the 2-year Graduate Route allows work. Graduates achieve high employability (92%) as Epidemiologists or Policy Analysts, with strong £30k-50k starting UK salaries.

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Top Masters in Public Health Universities in UK

The top Masters in Public Health universities in UK for Indian Students are as follows:

Rank (QS Global Public Health 2025)	University	Program Name	Application Deadline	1-Year Tuition (GBP/INR)	Scholarships Available	Eligibility	Cost of Living (Annual, GBP/INR)	Salary/Scope	Important Notes
1	London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)	MSc Public Health	26 Jul 2026 (Visa)	£31,000 / 33 lakhs	Chevening (full); LSHTM Hardship (£5,000+); GREAT (£10,000)	Bachelor's (2:1 equivalent, 60%+); IELTS 7.0; 1-2 yrs experience preferred	London: £17,800 /19 lakhs	UK: £35,000-£50,000 (Epidemiologist/NHS); India: 12-20 lakhs (ICMR/NGOs); 95% employability	#1 globally; Tropical health focus for Indian students; ATAS for some modules
2	Imperial College London	Master of Public Health (MPH)	Rolling (by Jun 2026)	£25,800 / 27.5 lakhs	Imperial President's (£10,000); Chevening; Commonwealth (£20,000+)	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 7.0; Relevant experience	London: £17,800 / 19 lakhs	UK: £32,000-£45,000 (Policy Advisor/WHO); India: 10-18 lakhs; Global health ROI	Streams in epidemiology; High Indian cohort support.
3	University of Oxford	MSc Global Health Science & Epidemiology	Jan 2026 (priority)	£35,673 / 38 lakhs	Clarendon (full); Rhodes (full); Oxford India (£15,000)	Bachelor's (First/2:1, 65%+); IELTS 7.5; Research experience	Oxford: £13,000 / 14 lakhs	UK: £30,000-£48,000 (Researcher/UNICEF); India: 15-25 lakhs; Leadership roles	Research-intensive; Valid for Indian research; University portal application.
4	University College London (UCL)	MSc Public Health	Jun 2026	£29,000 / 31 lakhs	UCL IMPACT (£15,000); Chevening; GREAT	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 7.0; Health background	London: £17,800 / 19 lakhs	UK: £28,000-£42,000 (Analyst/NHS); India: 12-22 lakhs; 92% placement	Health inequities focus; TB test required for Indians.
6	King's College London	MSc Dental Public Health	Rolling (by Jun 2026)	£31,080 / 33.1 lakhs	KCL International (£10,000); Commonwealth	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 7.0	London: £17,800 / 19 lakhs	UK: £30,000-£42,000 (Policy); India: 12-22 lakhs; Global networks	Health protection emphasis; Strong Indian support.
15	University of Edinburgh	Master of Public Health (MPH)	Jun 2026	£23,100 / 24.6 lakhs	Edinburgh Global (£10,000); Commonwealth; GREAT	Bachelor's (2:1, 55%+); IELTS 7.0; 1 yr experience	Edinburgh: £12,000 / 12.8 lakhs	UK: £30,000-£40,000 (Consultant); India: 10-18 lakhs; NGO/govt. scope	Infectious diseases modules; Funds proof £1,136/month.
76	University of Glasgow	MSc Public Health	Jul 2026	£25,980 / 27.7 lakhs	Glasgow India Prestige (£10,000); GREAT	Bachelor's (2:1, 55%+); IELTS 6.5	Glasgow: £12,000 / 12.8 lakhs	UK: £27,000-£38,000 (Promotion roles); India: 10-18 lakhs	UN SDGs alignment; Internships; Affordable for Indians.
81	University of Bristol	MSc Public Health	Aug 2026	£27,200 / 29 lakhs	Think Big (£13,000); Chevening	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 7.0	Bristol: £12,500 / 13.3 lakhs	UK: £28,000-£40,000 (Analyst); India: 11-20 lakhs; Policy scope	Research/capstone; Visa £490 + TB test (?7,000 India).
51-100	University of Birmingham	MSc Public Health	Jul 2026	£26,280 / 28 lakhs	Birmingham Global (£10,000); Commonwealth	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 6.5; Health experience	Birmingham: £12,000 / 12.8 lakhs	UK: £30,000-£42,000 (Advisor); India: 12-20 lakhs; Diverse roles	Leadership in global health; Indian community events.
101-150	University of Liverpool	MPH Public Health	Jun 2026	£24,700 / 26.3 lakhs	Liverpool India (£9,000); GREAT	Bachelor's (2:1, 55%+); IELTS 6.5	Liverpool: £11,500 / 12.3 lakhs	UK: £28,000-£38,000 (Officer); India: 10-18 lakhs; Tropical focus	Affordable city; TB test from Indian clinics.
101-150	University of Sheffield	MSc Public Health (International)	Jul 2026	£23,110 / 24.6 lakhs	Sheffield India (£10,000); Chevening	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 6.5; Relevant experience	Sheffield: £11,000 / 11.7 lakhs	UK: £27,000-£40,000 (Analyst); India: 11-19 lakhs; 93% placement	International stream; Research projects; Low-cost living.
101-150	Newcastle University	MPH Global Health	Aug 2026	£27,500 / 29.3 lakhs	Newcastle India (£5,000+); Commonwealth	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 7.0	Newcastle: £11,000 / 11.7 lakhs	UK: £29,000-£41,000 (Epidemiologist); India: 12-20 lakhs	Global health emphasis; Placements; Northern affordability.
101-150	University of Nottingham	MSc Public Health	Jul 2026	£25,500 / 27.2 lakhs	Nottingham India (£8,000); GREAT	Bachelor's (2:1, 55%+); IELTS 6.5; Experience preferred	Nottingham: £11,500 / 12.3 lakhs	UK: £28,000-£39,000 (Consultant); India: 10-18 lakhs; Policy scope	Flexible modules; Internships; Vibrant student city.
151-200	Queen Mary University of London	MSc Public Health	Rolling (by Jun 2026)	£24,500 / 26.1 lakhs	QMUL India (£10,000); Chevening	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 7.0	London: £17,800 / 19 lakhs	UK: £30,000-£43,000 (Specialist); India: 12-22 lakhs; Urban health	East London focus; Diverse cohort; High employability.
151-200	University of Leeds	MSc Public Health (International)	Jul 2026	£24,750 / 26.4 lakhs	Leeds India (£7,000); Commonwealth	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 6.5	Leeds: £12,000 / 12.8 lakhs	UK: £27,000-£38,000 (Promotion); India: 11-19 lakhs	International track; Research; Affordable Yorkshire living.
151-200	University of Warwick	MSc Public Health	Jul 2026	£26,000 / 27.7 lakhs	Warwick India (£9,000); Chevening	Bachelor's (2:1, 60%+); IELTS 7.0	Coventry: £11,000 / 11.7 lakhs	UK: £29,000-£42,000 (Officer); India: 12-20 lakhs; Innovation focus	Interdisciplinary; Near Birmingham hub.

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--	Imperial College London, London 6.7(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK15%Acceptance Rate	MPH Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo125TOEFL5.0PTE69 Programs	Tuition: (£47,300/Yr)$63.9K/Yr Living: (£3,686/Yr)$5K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University College London, London 8.3(Based on 13 User Reviews)England, UK25%Acceptance Rate	MSc Clinical and Public Health Nutrition Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE75 View 2 Other Programs	Tuition: (£26,133/Yr)$35.3K/Yr Living: (£20,058/Yr)$27.1K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	King's College London, London 9.7(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate	MSc Dental Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE62 Programs	Tuition: (£38,300/Yr)$51.7K/Yr Living: (£15,636/Yr)$21.1K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 6.7(Based on 35 User Reviews)Scotland, UK11%Acceptance Rate	MPH Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS7 Programs	Tuition: (£32,000/Yr)$43.2K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
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--	The University of Manchester, Manchester 8.7(Based on 38 User Reviews)England, UK51%Acceptance Rate	MA/MSc Public Health (Web-based Learning) Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5 Programs	Tuition: (£26,000/Yr)$35.1K/Yr Living: (£8,580/Yr)$11.6K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Bristol, Bristol 7.3(Based on 18 User Reviews)England, UK12%Acceptance Rate	MScc Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE67 View 1 Other Program	Tuition: (£31,950/Yr)$43.1K/Yr Living: (£9,720/Yr)$13.1K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	London School of Economics and Political Science, London 8.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)England, UK9%Acceptance Rate	MSc Health and International Development Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS7PTE70 Programs	Tuition: (£30,400/Yr)$41K/Yr Living: (£13,416/Yr)$18.1K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Birmingham, Birmingham 7.7(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate	MPH Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: TOEFL4.5PTE67 View 1 Other Program	Tuition: (£28,530/Yr)$38.5K/Yr Living: (£8,694/Yr)$11.7K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Glasgow, Glasgow 9.3(Based on 42 User Reviews)Scotland, UK28%Acceptance Rate	MPH Course duration: 12 months Programs	Tuition: (£33,210/Yr)$44.8K/Yr Living: (£9,623/Yr)$13K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Warwick, Coventry 8.0(Based on 58 User Reviews)England, UK14%Acceptance Rate	MPH Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL4.5PTE62 Programs	Tuition: (£32,705/Yr)$44.2K/Yr Check Admission Requirements

--	University of Leeds, Leeds 5.7(Based on 57 User Reviews)England, UK56.67%Acceptance Rate	MPH Public Health (International) Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE64 View 2 Other Programs	Tuition: (£32,750/Yr)$44.2K/Yr Living: (£2,832/Yr)$3.8K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Sheffield, Sheffield 9.7(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK85%Acceptance Rate	MPH Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE61 Programs	Tuition: (£30,625/Yr)$41.3K/Yr Living: (£8,012/Yr)$10.8K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Nottingham, Nottingham 8.0(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK11%Acceptance Rate	MPH Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE71 Programs	Tuition: (£28,700/Yr)$38.7K/Yr Living: (£8,533/Yr)$11.5K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	Queen Mary, University of London, London 9.0(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK44%Acceptance Rate	M.Sc Global Public Health and Policy Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: TOEFL92PTE71 View 3 Other Programs	Tuition: (£18,588/Yr)$25.1K/Yr Living: (£6,571/Yr)$8.9K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne 9.0(Based on 20 User Reviews)England, UK87%Acceptance Rate	MPH Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE70 Programs	Tuition: (£30,800/Yr)$41.6K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Liverpool, Liverpool 9.0(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK14%Acceptance Rate	MPH Course duration: 12 months Exams Accepted: IELTS7 Programs	Tuition: (£30,000/Yr)$40.5K/Yr Living: (£247/Yr)$333.45/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of Exeter, Exeter 8.0(Based on 18 User Reviews)England, UK73%Acceptance Rate	MPH Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE67 Programs	Tuition: (£27,500/Yr)$37.1K/Yr Living: (£7,968/Yr)$10.8K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	Cardiff University, Cardiff 9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%Acceptance Rate	MPH Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE69 Programs	Tuition: (£28,200/Yr)$38.1K/Yr Living: (£8,670/Yr)$11.7K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University of York, York 5.7(Based on 12 User Reviews)England, UK79%Acceptance Rate	M.P.H Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL87PTE60 Programs	Tuition: (£23,900/Yr)$32.3K/Yr Living: (£7,657/Yr)$10.3K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	Queen's University Belfast, Belfast 8.3(Based on 16 User Reviews)Northern Ireland, UK35%Acceptance Rate	M.P.H Public Health Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE69 Programs	Tuition: (£23,000/Yr)$31K/Yr Living: (£160/Yr)$216/Yr Check Admission Requirements