The University of Arizona
Global Health Institute
Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
The Global Health Institute provides a comprehensive and integrated focal point for innovative public health education, training, collaborative research and advocacy through domestic and global collaboration.
The Global Health Institute aims to provide meaningful applied global educational opportunities that equip students locally and globally with the skills and tools necessary to become globally minded and culturally competent public health professionals capable of addressing any global public health challenge.
Education Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Prepare to work in careers related to public health and make a positive impact on quality of life for individuals and communities.
Undergraduate Certificates
Designed to develop in-demand skills that give you a competitive edge, Undergraduate Certificates provide students with a focused, structured, and interrelated set of courses that enhance the undergraduate experience in the areas of Global Health, One Health, or Public Health Emergency and Epidemic Preparedness.
UVM Mexico Dual Degree
The University of Arizona and Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM) offer an innovative dual-degree program where students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a Global Health Track from UA and a Bachelor of Medicine from UVM. This partnership provides a comprehensive education in public health and medicine.
Online MPH, Graduate Certificates, Ajman UAE Micro-Campus
Master of Public Health Online
Develop the professional skills to prevent chronic disease, educate underserved communities on healthy behavior or work to improve health policy.
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates in Public Health, Health Administration, Global Health & Development, or One Health offer working professionals a flexible and convenient option for advancing their public health training while maintaining an environment of utmost academic rigor.
Ajman UAE Micro-Campus
The University of Arizona and Gulf Medical University (GMU) offer innovative programs that allow students to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Practice from the UA and GMU. The partnership enables students to complete a U.S.-accredited degree entirely in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Global Engagement
Global Health Institute Scholars
Global Health Institute Scholars have a unique opportunity to engage with MEZCOPH International partners and network of academic health centers, community health care organizations and NGOs worldwide.
Young Global Leaders Program
The Young Global Leaders Program gives recent High School graduates and rising 11th and 12th graders the opportunity to explore public health through hands-on experiences in research, academic track exploration, career exploration, participation in professional lectures and seminars, lab experiences and team-based learning.
Funding Opportunities
The Global Health Institute is committed to supporting students and faculty seeking global research opportunities. Students and faculty can take advantage of Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) and University of Arizona internal funding mechanisms that specifically support global health research, scholarship, and travel.
