At LSHTM, we bring together students passionate about public and global health, creating a community focused on improving health worldwide. Our online and in-person open events are great ways for you to engage with our leading academics, speak to current students and learn more about their experiences studying with us.
In-person Open Evening
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Venue: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT
At LSHTM, we attract students who have a real passion for what they do, which makes for a stimulating environment in which to study. Come along and see for yourself at our autumn Open Evening.
The in-person-only event will take place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, from 17:30-19:30. Activities on the evening will include:
- Introductory talk on study and student life at LSHTM
- Information stands about our master's degrees, distance learning programmes and short courses (please note, Doctoral Studies will not be represented at this event)
- Admissions advice
- Meet our Careers and Student Support Services teams
Please note that the following programmes will not be present during the evening:
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- Doctoral Studies - we will be hosting a separate information evening for doctoral studies. More information below.
Doctoral Studies at LSHTM
Thursday, 26 November 2026, 17:30 - 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Hybrid event - Online via Zoom webinar or in-person at LSHTM, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT
Find out more about doctoral studies (DrPH, MPhil/PhD and the Joint PhD Programme with Nagasaki University) at LSHTM, including how to plan your research topic, how to identify a supervisor and how to apply. The evening will feature a talk from our Dean of Doctoral College followed by a panel session and Q&A with current doctoral students and faculty.
When you register, you can select either in-person or online attendance.
Distance learning information sessions
Considering studying with LSHTM from wherever you are in the world? Watch the recordings from our recent programme-specific distance learning information sessions designed for prospective students who want to find out more about studying by distance learning with one of the world's leading public and global health institutions.
| Programme | Webinar recording |
|---|---|
| Global Health Policy by distance learning (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) | Watch here |
| Epidemiology by distance learning (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) | Watch here |
| Public Health by distance learning (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) | Watch here |
| Infectious Diseases by distance learning (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) | Watch here |
| Health in Humanitarian Crises by distance learning (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) | Watch here |
| Clinical Trials by distance learning (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) | Watch here |
Whether you're a health professional looking to develop your expertise or you're exploring postgraduate study for the first time, these sessions will help you understand whether distance learning with LSHTM is the right fit for you.
More ways to meet us
In addition to our main open events, there are several other opportunities to engage with LSHTM. Prospective students can connect with our student and alumni ambassadors, meet our team at conferences, education fairs and partner-hosted events, or take part in public lectures, academic workshops, training sessions, and alumni events that highlight our research and leadership in global health.
