Being a member of CUGH brings your institution into a dynamic association of more than 190 organizations globally that participate in CUGH activities. Membership offers distinct and unique advantages to strengthen your contributions to address global challenges:

  • Augment your institution’s presence in the global health community
  • Facilitate linkages with academic institutions, companies, and governments around the world
  • Provide access to information about employment, research and training opportunities

Application Instructions

Membership Criteria and Pricing

Large and small universities, colleges, and stand-alone professional schools that meet the following criteria:

  • Have at least one interdisciplinary program;
  • Must work in health across education, research, and service;
  • Have at least one long-term partnership with a Low and Middle Income Country (LMIC) institution*

*For prospective members based in a low and middle-income country (LMIC), international partnerships are not required for membership but are encouraged.

These members receive full benefits.

Income ClassificationPrice (USD)
High Income Country*$4,250
Upper Middle Income Country$2,000
Lower Middle Income Country$1,000
Low Income Country$500, flexible

*Canadian institutions that are members of CAGH qualify for special membership pricing of $3,250 USD.

Large and small universities, colleges, and stand-alone professional schools that meet two of the “Full Member” criteria; some flexibility if all three criteria are partially met.

  • Have at least one interdisciplinary program;
  • Must work in health across education, research, and service;
  • Have at least one long-term partnership with a Low and Middle Income Country (LMIC) institution*

*For prospective members based in a low and middle-income country (LMIC), international partnerships are not required for membership but are encouraged.

These members receive all Full Institutional Member benefits except for the eligibility to serve on the CUGH Board of Directors

Income ClassificationPrice (USD)
High Income Country$3,250
Upper Middle Income Country$1,500
Lower Middle Income Country$750
Low Income Country$250, flexible

Non-degree granting academic institutions that meet all “Full Member” criteria.

These members receive full benefits.

Income ClassificationPrice (USD)
High Income Country$4,250
Upper Middle Income Country$2,000
Lower Middle Income Country$1,000
Low Income Country$500, flexible

Organizations that meet the “Full Member” criteria and are classified as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by the National Center for Education Statistics qualify for special pricing.

These members receive full benefits.

ClassificationPrice (USD)
Minority Serving Institution$2,000

Organizations with a mission or activities consistent with those of CUGH. They may include:

  • Multilateral agencies
  • NGOs
  • Professional associations
  • Global health consortia
  • Government agencies

Devex Members: Become a CUGH partner at a 20% discount.

Income ClassificationPrice (USD)
High Income Country$2,000
Upper Middle Income Country$1,000
Lower Middle Income Country$500
Low Income Country$200, flexible

Those who do not meet criteria or fit any membership category description may write a letter requesting membership to the Membership Committee of the Board. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. This letter should be sent to info@cugh.org.