Letter of motivation
Reasons for applying and career plans.
- Your letter should not exceed 600 words
- Write about your motivations for the course: why would you like to study public health, how are your career plans connected with this programme
- Do not repeat information already provided in your CV, however you may develop it E.g. if you mention some facts in your CV (voluntary work, internships, other activities etc.), in your motivation letter you may emphasize aspects of this experience that in your opinion are important to justify your predispositions for a public health programme.
- This essay should not be a literary work. It should provide a concrete justification of why you are a good candidate for the MPH
programme. - It is recommended to mention the specific interest in the area of public health you would like to work on during your studies or/and after.
Curriculum Vitae
We suggest using Europass CV, see template in English here.
A scanned copy of your last diploma
Scan copy of both original diploma and official or sworn English translation, if the original document is not either in English or in French.
Official transcripts and mark sheets
Scan copy of both original university trancripts and official or sworn English translation, if the original documents are not either in English or in French.
Evidence of English proficiency
To be eligible for the Master of Public Health program at EHESP, it is imperative to demonstrate that your command of the English language is sufficiently advanced to ensure your successful completion of the course.
We do not take into account the native language criteria. Even though the language of the programme is your mother tongue, please provide the requested proficiency test, unless you meet the exemption criteria mentioned below.
Only the following tests with corresponding scores will be accepted as language proficiency proof: Other test results will NOT be considered.
- IELTS Academic or IELTS Indicator or IELTS Online : overall score of at least 6.5 AND a score of at least 6.5 in writing OR overall score of 7 or higher.
- TOEFL iBT or Home Edition: overall score of 90 or above, with no less than 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition is accepted.
- PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) : overall score of 63 or above, with no less than 59 in each component
- Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Certificate : overall score of 180 or above with at least 175 in each component
The date of the test must be less than 2 years old at the beginning of the course (i.e. no older than 1st September 2023 for the academic year 2025-2026 – the date taken into account is the date of the test, not the date of receipt of the results).
Candidates exempted from providing an English test:
- Applicants having studied at least two consecutive years within the same higher education degree programme, taught entirely in English. If this is your case, you must provide an official certificate (MoI – Medium of Instruction)* from your university stating that English is/was your unique language of instruction/examination.
Applications without language proficiency proof will not be considered.
*In order to be eligible for the MPH application, the MoI m must contain the following information : It has to be on an official letter heading from the awarding institution duly signed or stamped or both; It should contain the applicant’s name; The name of the degree should be mentioned; The date of the certificate; The document must mention the course was taught in English; The certificate should say that the degree was ‘Awarded’, ‘Granted’ or ‘Conferred’; Contact details of the Institute or the awarding body; Contact details of the University; >Designation of the official issuing the certificate should be mentioned; The name and contact details of the official who issues the certificate should be present in the certificate as well.
References / recommendations
Two forms of recommendation (to be filled in online by your referees).
Copy of identity document
For Non-European students: valid passport
For European students: ID card or valid passport
Other documents you want to communicate
For instance, for the MPH course application you may attach as optional document:
-A third reference letter
-Another university degree
You can upload 3 extra documents.
How to apply
Find here all the information regarding the application procedure.