Quick Summary
Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, United States, is a private that has shaped higher education since 1876. Ranked #32 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32091 students including 24% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Life Sciences and Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, it maintains an acceptance rate of 6.3%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
JHU is the first research university in the US, consistently leading in research spending and offering unparalleled access to medical and global policy internships.
Subject Strengths
Life Sciences and MedicineNursingPublic HealthBiomedical EngineeringInternational RelationsHistoryEducation
Founded1876
TypePrivate
Total Students32091
Intl Students24%
Faculty Ratio7:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size140 acres
Affiliated HospitalsThe Johns Hopkins Hospital,Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center,Howard County General Hospital,Sibley Memorial Hospital,Suburban Hospital,All Children's Hospital
AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#32
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#15
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#14
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional Certificates,Continuing Education
Programs
100
PhD Programs
Master of Public Health,Master of Science in Data Science,MBA (Flexible),MS in Bioinformatics,Master of Arts in International Relations
Online Programs
Applied Physics Laboratory (APL),Bloomberg School of Public Health,Space Telescope Science Institute,Berman Institute of Bioethics,Center for Talented Youth
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate6.3%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPA3.9
GREOptional for most programs
GMATOptional for Carey Business School
SATTest-Optional
ACTTest-Optional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 2
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Demonstrate a clear passion for research or social impact. Strong performance in high-level STEM courses is crucial for engineering and pre-med tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$64,730/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$20,400/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$65,500/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$70
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$88,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$52,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional Certificates,Continuing Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Public Health | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Studies | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Neuroscience | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Cellular and Molecular Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$85,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement88
Industry Connections
NASANational Institutes of Health (NIH)World BankBloomberg PhilanthropiesLockheed Martin
Notable Alumni
Michael Bloomberg,Woodrow Wilson,Rachel Carson,Wes Moore,Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Ralph S. O'Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being,Homewood Field,Newton White Athletic Center
Student Clubs
400
Library Resources
Sheridan Libraries,George Peabody Library,Welch Medical Library,Mason Library
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available