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We’re America’s first research university.

Johns Hopkins was founded on the principle that by pursuing big ideas and sharing what we learn, we make the world a better place. For more than 140 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision.

Intellectually diverse

More than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in our nine schools.

Driven by our curiosity

For 38 years in a row, we’ve put more money into research than any other U.S. academic institution.

Recognized for our scholarship

27 Hopkins researchers past and present have earned Nobel Prizes.

Globally focused

The university reaches into nearly every corner of the globe, conducting research, training, and related activities in more than 150 countries.

Everyone here has really diverse interests and passions. Everyone is doing really awesome stuff.

Name: Genevieve
Class of: 2017

World-class divisions, working together as one university.

Johns Hopkins is made up of nine academic divisions plus the Applied Physics Laboratory. Our faculty and students study, teach, and learn in and across more than 260 programs regularly recognized as being among the nation's best.

Whiting School of Engineering School of Medicine Peabody Institute School of Advanced International Studies Bloomberg School of Public Health Applied Physics Laboratory Carey Business School School of Nursing Krieger School of Arts and Sciences School of Education

I think it’s important that everyone is well-rounded and balanced, rather than just focusing on one specific field.

Name: Matthew
Class of: 2017

Continuing our founding mission to bring knowledge to the world.

Research isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. Every day, Johns Hopkins faculty and students work side by side in a tireless pursuit of discovery, with the ultimate aim of advancing humanity.

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Biomedical engineering

Bringing a human touch to prosthetics

When layered on top of prosthetic hands, e-dermis device brings back a real sense of touch through the fingertips

Illustration of automated cars and passengers engaging in non-driving activities

Autonomous vehicles

In the driver's seat

Self-driving cars have the potential to make roads safer. But what do we do while they learn from their mistakes?

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Farm animals

Putting the kibosh on contagion

Surveillance system developed at APL could help public health officials identify infected populations—among humans and animals

Sociology

The many faces of marriage

Study from Hopkins sociologist Katrina Bell McDonald challenges the notion that black people avoid marriage

Three people wear VR goggles while a fourth looks on

Emerging media

The immersive world of Gabo

Filmmaker Gabo Arora uses virtual reality to enable people to walk in another person's shoes

Urban education

Ripple effect of neighborhood violence

Study shows how urban violence and school choice programs contribute to negative learning outcomes for students in Chicago

The idea of being able to live and learn in another place, to immerse yourself in a completely different culture … it’s just awesome.

Name: Pauline
Class of: 2017

A presence in nearly every corner of the globe.

We are based in Baltimore but at home throughout the world. With campuses on three continents, researchers in every time zone, and students from more than 120 countries, Johns Hopkins truly has a global perspective.

1,315

research, educational, or related activities in more than 150 countries

$353M

spent last year on overseas research, educational, or related activities

20%

of students come from countries outside the U.S.

21,520

alumni living in 178 countries outside the U.S.

Our history shows that our commitment to bold experimentation did not pass with our founding. It's at the core of who we are.

Name: Ronald J. Daniels
Title: President
Department: Johns Hopkins University