Johns Hopkins enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in academics. Across the disciplines—from the humanities and social sciences to engineering and the natural sciences—students and professors at Johns Hopkins expand the frontiers of our knowledge and conduct research with a global reach.

Each year undergraduates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and about 50 countries make up a campus community that prides itself on its diversity, inclusiveness, and spirit of internationalism. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland, an exciting port city in the heart of the fast-paced mid-Atlantic region.

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services helps international students navigate the visa process. See Baltimore and Beyond to learn more about Baltimore.

How long is the undergraduate program?

The course of study typically takes four years but sometimes less, depending on your individual curriculum and credit you might receive for high school course work.

How does Johns Hopkins define international applicants?

You are considered an international applicant if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder). If you are a citizen of another country (and not a U.S. permanent resident) and attend secondary school in the U.S., you are also considered an international applicant.

What are your intake dates?

Johns Hopkins enrolls both freshman (first-year) and transfer students during August of each year.

What are the application requirements?

See Deadlines and Requirements for a complete list.

Do international applicants have different requirements than U.S. applicants?

There are two additional components to the application for international applicants.

First is the International Student Certification of Finances form. All international applicants are required to submit this form with their application. (See Application to access the form.)

Second is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) requirement (see below).

What about school documentation and standardized test requirements?

You must submit an official record of academic performance for the equivalent of 9th, 10th, and 11th grades under the U.S system. All official documents must be accompanied by a verified English translation if the original document is not in English.

Include any certificates, diplomas, or examination results marking the completion of secondary education or preparation for higher education (i.e., O- or A-level or IB exam results). If you have exam results to send and are given only one official copy, you must send attested photocopies of the results to us. Your school official or guidance counselor can attest the copies. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

See Standardized Test Requirements to view a complete list of SAT and ACT requirements.

The TOEFL is required of all applicants who do not speak English at home AND have not attended an English-language school for five years or longer. All other international applicants are not required to submit TOEFL scores but may do so to supplement their applications.

Applicants should score a minimum of 600 (written test) or 250 (computer test). Applicants taking the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) should have minimum sub-scores of 26 (Reading), 26 (Listening), 22 (Writing), and 25 (Speaking) A score of 670 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT Reasoning Test waives the TOEFL requirement for all students.

Test results must be sent to us directly from the testing agency. We cannot accept photocopies of test scores.

Is financial assistance available for international students?

Both need- and merit-based financial assistance is available for international applicants, although both types of assistance are limited. The admissions process for international students is need-aware, meaning the offer of admission is directly linked to the student's ability to meet expenses.

We are unable to admit an international financial aid candidate for whom we are unable to provide aid. If you are dependent on receiving assistance to attend Johns Hopkins, you should not apply under the Early Decision Plan, as merit awards are not made until April 1.

How do international students apply for financial aid?

International applicants whose families live in the U.S. or Canada are instructed to use the College Scholarship Service PROFILE form to apply for need-based financial aid. All other international applicants must submit the Johns Hopkins International Student Financial Aid Application. If you are an international applicant attending boarding school in the U.S. or Canada and your family does not live in either of these countries, you should use the International Student Financial Aid Application as well.

The deadline to apply for financial aid is November 15 for Early Decision. The preferred Regular Decision deadline is February 15 (final deadline March 1). Late applications will not be considered. For more information, review the international student financial aid page on the Office of Student Financial Services Web site at http://www.jhu.edu/finaid/international.html.

What kind of credit is available for IB, A-Level, and AP courses?

See AP/IB Information for a detailed listing.

Can I work while a student at Johns Hopkins?

You may apply for an on-campus job, but you will be limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Is there a special Orientation program for international students?

Yes. See the Office of International Student and Scholar Services web site to learn more.

Whom can I contact with specific questions related to international admission?

Rachel Cowan Jacobs, International Coordinator
+1-410-516-8124
Cowan@jhu.edu