The aim of JSS AHER in starting the Master of Public Health is to create Public Health professionals for delivering better health care. It is one of the most widely recognized professions with credentials for leadership in public health.

MPH caters to the increasing demand for Public Health graduates in National and International Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs), the Public and Private sectors, and various health research institutes.

Our mission is to provide high-quality education to empower and enable all students to apply their acquired competencies to be world-class leaders; to transform the health and well-being of people locally and globally.

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, formerly known as JSS University, is a Deemed to be University located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and is a part of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which runs a variety of educational institutions. This deemed-to-be university is recognized by MHRD and accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade (3.48 CGPA). JSS AHER has been graded as Category-I Deemed-to-be University by UGC.

The Deemed-to-be University has been focusing on teaching, research, and health services since its inception. Under the leadership and gracious Patronage and Blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, the Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. B. Suresh, a noted multifaceted leader of repute and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Surinder Singh, an acclaimed Administrator, the Deemed to be University has made great progress in grooming graduates, postgraduates, and Ph.D. researchers by providing effective value based education across our institutions by focusing on the overall development of an individual through state-of-art facilities to make the learner a useful citizen to the society.

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MHRD ranked JSS Academy of Higher Education sand Research 34th rank in India in 2022.

Thus, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research caters to Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Life sciences, and Health system management professionals with the knowledge, skills and competencies at global standards with imbibed core values of respect, professionalism, leadership and social responsibilities to meet the health care needs of mankind. The JSS institutions have had a long-standing legacy in advancing education with both the preparation of educators and the advancement of research and scholarship. Renowned as a destination of learning, research and service the reputation of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research has become synonymous with quality education in India and abroad.

JSS AHER has also broadened its physical boundaries through overseas campuses and centres. Spanning 3 international locations, these venues enhance opportunities for collaboration with universities, research institutes, and cultural organizations abroad; meeting the needs of a growing number of faculty and students for research support and other opportunities; and engaging alumni throughout each region.