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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

London

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About us

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is renowned for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health.

Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

Global Voices at LSHTM: Student Perspectives

Are you thinking about studying public health? Hear directly from students at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) as they share their experiences and insights. In this video, students talk about why they chose LSHTM, what drew them to the field of public health, and how their studies are shaping their career aspirations. They also discuss the support services, vibrant student communities, and global networks that make life at LSHTM both challenging and rewarding. Learn how studying public health at LSHTM equips graduates with the skills, knowledge, and connections to make an impact in healthcare, policy, research, and beyond. From navigating rigorous academic programmes to building lifelong professional relationships, these stories highlight the transformative power of LSHTM’s international learning environment.

What makes us different

Join a global community of changemakers and health experts dedicated to improving health worldwide.

Founded in 1899, LSHTM has been the heart of academic London. Today, our staff, students and alumni work to improve health worldwide in a wide variety of industries.

Highly ranked in various university league tables, LSHTM was named:

  • #1 in the UK and #2 in the world for Public Health in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
  • #2 in the world for public, environmental & occupational health in US News Global Universities Subject Ranking 2025-26
  • #3 in the world for Infectious Diseases in US News Global Universities Subject Ranking 2025-26
  • #1 for the key measure of impact, providing the highest quality contribution to the economy or society - Times Higher Education REF2021 Impact Scores
  • #1 in the UK for proportion of academic research with women listed as authors in CWTS Traditional Leiden Ranking 2025.
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LSHTM has a unique range and depth of work across public health, integrating laboratory, clinical, population and social sciences, and delivers a wide range of specialised postgraduate health programmes both in London and online.

Course locations

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT

Main Site

Keppel Street, Camden, WC1E 7HT