The Gujarati government and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) founded the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) at Gandhi Nagar. The first public health university in India, University was founded in 2008 and is approved by the UGC. The Indian Centre for Academic Rankings and Excellence (ICARE) has rated the university as a 3 star institution in the "University" category, based on comprehensive performance indicators specified in the Gujarat State Institutional Ratings Framework (GSIRF), 2023.
The Gujarat-based University provides degree and diploma programs in public health, hospital administration, and related fields. It provides an M.Sc. with 2 specialties, a Master of Public Health, and a Master of Hospital Administration. In addition to training programs, the institute offers e-learning and on-campus programs. University has a record for placing all of its students.
University is accepting applications for its MPH, MHA, M.Sc. (PHN), and M.Sc. (HETA) admissions in 2024. Candidates must visit official website for applying.
The merit of the qualifying exam determines Ph.D. admission to the University. program. Out of a possible total score of 60, the Institute allows at most 36 marks.
For every course, University provides both on-site, full-time instruction and online learning options. Registering is possible by going to the official website.
It also offers 3-month fellowship programs for MBBS physicians. Both short-term training programs and scholarship programs are available.
Admission Highlights
Courses Offered | PG & Diploma |
Application Mode | Online & Offline |
Seats Available | 200 |
Courses at University
The Gujarat-based University provides PG and diploma programs in public health, hospital administration, and related fields. The information for the same is tabulated below:
Courses | Eligibility | Duration | Seats Intake |
Master of Public Health (MPH) | Bachelor’s in any discipline from a recognised university in India or abroad, with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates from medical and paramedical sciences, biological sciences, veterinary sciences, management, social work, engineering, law, commerce, accounting, communication, etc. are eligible to apply. Relevant work experience in the health and development sector will be an added advantage | 2 years | 90 |
Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) | Bachelor's degree in disciplines of medicine & surgery, dentistry, physiotherapy, AYUSH, health & allied paramedical sciences and nursing including biology, biochemistry, zoology, biotechnology, life sciences from a recognized university in India and abroad, with at least 50% marks. Relevant work experience in health and hospital sector will be an advantage but is not mandatory | 2 years | 60 |
M.Sc in Public Health Nutrition (PHN) | Graduates from medical and paramedical background including dentistry, Indian Systems of Medicine, graduates in Veterinary/Nursing Sciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, or students with graduation degree in basic life science, biotechnology, biochemistry, family and community science, home science (food & nutrition as major subject), dietetics, food science and quality control, food and nutrition, and/or microbiology can apply | 2 years | 30 |
M.Sc in Health Economics & Technology Assessment (HETA) | Bachelor's degrees in medicine, economics, health, and allied/Life sciences, medical graduates (MBBS), Dental graduates (BDS), Graduates of AYUSH (BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS), graduates of four-year degree programs in Veterinary/Nursing Sciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, or students with a graduate degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Economics. | 2 years | 30 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM) | Graduate/Postgraduate in Medicine, AYUSH, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Natural/Life Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Economics, Statistics or its equivalent | 1 years | 35 |
Associate Fellow of Industrial Health (AFIH) | MBBS Graduates of Occupational Health or 2 years of work experience (Candidates attached to factories/ industry will be given extra weightage) | 3 years | 25 |
Fees of Courses at University
Course | Fees |
MPH | Rs 2.75 Lakhs |
M.H.A [Hospital] | Rs 2.5 Lakhs |
M.Sc | Rs 2.5 Lakhs |
M.Sc | Rs 2.5 Lakhs |
Ph.D | Rs 1.1 Lakhs |
PG Diploma | Rs 2.4 Lakhs |
The Institute provides a 2-year, full-time MPH program. The course's objectives are to train students in areas related to enhancing public health and population health in general. There are 90 seats available for the course.
Eligibility Criteria for MPH
Note: Relevant professional background in the field of development and health will be beneficial.
MPH Selection Criteria:
Admission to the MPH program is strictly based on
Application procedure for MPH at Un8versity
Admission to MHA in 2024 at University
A 2-year full-time Master of Health Administration program is available at the Institute. It is designed to prepare administrators for administrative positions and to impart leadership skills in both public and private hospitals for the provision of healthcare services. There are 60 seats available for the course.
MHA Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor's degree with at least 50% of the possible points in the following fields:
medicine and surgery, dentistry, physiotherapy, AYUSH, health and allied paramedical sciences, nursing, and biology, biochemistry, zoology, and biotechnology from an accredited university in India or other countries.
Note: While not required, relevant job experience in the hospital and health sectors will be advantageous.
Selection Criteria for MHA:
The Final selection is based on
MHA Application Process:
2024 Admission to M.Sc. at University
The Institute provides a 2-year, full-time M.Sc. degree in public health nutrition and health economics and technology assessment. The course has a 30+30 seat capacity.
Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc
Regarding M.Sc. (PHN): Applying candidates may include graduates with a background in medicine or paramedicine, such as dentistry, Indian Systems of Medicine, Veterinary/Nursing Sciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, or students with a degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, family and community science, home science with a focus on food and nutrition, dietetics, food science and quality control, microbiology, or basic life science.
For M.Sc. (HETA): Bachelor's degrees in health, medicine, economics, and allied/life sciences; graduates of 4-year veterinary/nursing science programs; graduates of AYUSH (BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS); graduates of medical school (MBBS); graduates of dentistry school (BDS); Bachelor's degrees in pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or statistics/biostatistics and economics for graduate students.
M.Sc. Selection Criteria:
Admission to the M.Sc. program is strictly based on
PGDPHM Program 2024 Admissions at University
University offers PGDPHM Course, duration of full- time of 1 year. Total vacant seats for the course is 35.
Eligibility Criteria for PGDPHM
Application Process for the PGDPHM
AFIH Course Admissions 2024 at University
University offers 3-months Associate Fellow of Industrial Health. The total seats intake of course is 25.
Eligibility Criteria for AFIH
MBBS graduates who have completed an internship or something similar and have 2 years of job experience afterward are eligible to apply to the program.
Application Procedure for AFIH
Ph.D. Admission 2024 at University
The Institute offers a regular PhD program that lasts 3 years, full-time. The program is available in both online and offline modes.
PhD Eligibility Requirements:
Selection Criteria for Ph.D. :
The PhD application process is as follows: