All application fees are charged directly by SOPHAS, the centralized application service for the schools of public health. SOPHAS charges $150 for the first program you apply to and $60 for each additional program. There are a number of programs available to reduce the cost of applying.
SOPHAS Fee Waiver Program
SOPHAS offers a limited number of financial-based, service-based, and international-based fee waivers to eligible applicants. Waivers are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.
U.S. Master's Applicants: School of Public Health Coupon Codes
As part of our commitment to making Pitt Public Health accessible to students from all backgrounds, we are offering a limited number of SOPHAS secondary ($60) coupon codes for Fall 2025 admission. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident to be considered. All coupon codes must be redeemed within three weeks of receipt.
Pitt Public Health Coupon Code Application
Pitt2Pitt: Fee Waivers for Current University of Pittsburgh Students and Alumni
All current University of Pittsburgh undergraduate students and alumni of an undergraduate program at Pitt are eligible for a full ($150) application fee waiver that can be used to apply to an eligible master's degree program at the School of Public Health for Fall 2025*. All waivers must be redeemed within three weeks of receipt. Contact phadmissions@pitt.edu with any questions.
*Excludes the following programs: joint degree programs, Accelerated 4+1 Bachelor's/Master's Program, and the Genetic Counseling MS and dual degree (MS/MPH) programs.