Johns Hopkins is a research university in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 1876. It consistently ranks among the top universities globally for medicine, public health, and biomedical research. If you want to work in healthcare, policy, or science at the highest level, this is one of the most respected names to have on your degree.
Baltimore, USA
#9 QS World University Rankings 2024
#2 Research Medical School – US News 2024
#1 Public Health School – US News (Bloomberg School)
Top 20 Graduate Employability – QS 2024
#1 in US federal research funding for 40+ consecutive years
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Doctoral DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
MSc Biotechnology
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
BA Neuroscience
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
MA International Relations
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
#1 public health school in the US — Bloomberg School of Public Health sets the global standard.
Largest recipient of US federal research funding — over $2.5 billion annually across all divisions.
Johns Hopkins Hospital ranked #1 in the US for 22 consecutive years by US News.
SAIS graduate school — a top destination for careers in diplomacy, international policy, and foreign service.
Graduates enter top employers including NIH, WHO, CDC, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and McKinsey.
Medicine and public health alumni commonly secure residencies at Harvard, Mayo Clinic, and NYT-ranked hospitals.
Engineering and CS graduates join Amazon, Google, and defence contractors such as Lockheed Martin and MITRE.
SAIS alumni work at the US State Department, World Bank, UN, and leading foreign policy think tanks.
Undergrad
Jan 1 (Early Decision), Mar 1 (Regular)
Postgrad
Rolling — check individual programme deadlines
Undergrad
N/A
Postgrad
Rolling — select graduate programmes only
The Homewood campus sits in north Baltimore — a walkable, self-contained campus with green spaces, labs, and libraries within easy reach of each other.
Baltimore has a strong arts scene, affordable living by US coastal standards, and direct Amtrak access to Washington DC in under an hour.
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Form I-20 from Johns Hopkins
Proof of financial support
DS-160 visa application form
SEVIS fee payment ($350)
US Embassy visa interview
