A short drive north-east of downtown Oklahoma City, the University of Oklahoma's health campus holds its colleges of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health and public health, plus a graduate college. It sits beside the OU Health hospitals and the Stephenson Cancer Center. International students mostly come for graduate study in public health, biostatistics and the biomedical sciences. Professional programmes such as medicine and dentistry take very few non-US applicants.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Official website: ouhsc.edu
University of Oklahoma
Seven colleges on one health campus
Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City medical district
$15,000 – $30,000
International graduate students, varies by college
$12,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ouhsc.edu before you apply.
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Biostatistics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Epidemiology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
DoctorateDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 79, science prerequisites
Seven health colleges on one campus in Oklahoma City.
Cancer research at the Stephenson Cancer Center.
Graduate public health and biomedical research programmes.
Public health graduates work in state health departments, hospitals and research groups.
PhD graduates move into postdoctoral research, biotech and university posts.
STEM-designated graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Undergrad
Upper-division only
Postgrad
Main intake
The campus is in the medical district near the State Capitol. Bricktown's canal, restaurants and baseball stadium are a short drive away.
Oklahoma City is spread out and car-dependent, but rent is low for a state capital. Spring brings severe storms and tornado warnings, so learn the local alert systems early.
Form I-20 issued by University of Oklahoma
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Deadlines depend on the college and programme. Many graduate programmes set dates between December and March for August entry, and PhD programmes often close first. International applicants should apply early to allow for credential evaluation and the I-20.
Almost all programmes start in August. A few graduate programmes allow a January or summer start.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, University of Oklahoma issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Public health, biostatistics, epidemiology and biomedical PhD programmes attract most international students. Master's programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79. PhD applicants need research experience, and professional degrees have long prerequisite lists.
PhD students are usually funded through research assistantships that cover tuition and pay a stipend. Master's funding is more limited, though some departments offer part-time research posts. Ask each college directly.
