Abstract: The epidemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 （COVID-19） has presented great challenges to the public health throughout the world. Therefore， it is crucial to foster high-level and multi-disciplinary public health talents to further improve public health. Herein， we summarize the current situation and challenges for public health education and prospect the requirements for training public health talents in China. Colleges and universities bear the responsibility for training public health talents， which is essential for the construction of public health system. In this context， we introduce the education for public health and the Doctor of Public Health （DrPH） program at Fudan university.