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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 37 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.

You’re dealing with some of the smartest people in the world. How can that not be fun?

Name: Lawrence Aronhime
Title: Senior lecturer
Department: Center for Leadership Education

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

Psychedelic-style illustration shows drippy bodies made of different colors in a barren landscape

Behavioral biology

Crash course in the nature of mind

Roland Griffiths' psilocybin experiments have produced striking evidence for therapeutic uses of hallucinogens

Promising anti-malaria strategies detailed

In separate studies, Hopkins researchers test bacteria that suppresses development of malaria parasite, genetic modification that boosts mosquito immune systems

Mental exercise

Training for your brain

Hopkins researchers identify specific exercise that boosts memory, attention

Illustration depicts people flying through a vortex while a smart phone, stethoscope, medical bag, and medical chart whiz past

The nurse will see you now

Nurses' job descriptions have never been more diverse—and the U.S. needs a lot more of them

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Biotechnology

Winning idea for eye surgery

Treyetech team, made up of 8 undergrads, develops novel device for transplanting, unrolling corneal tissue

Vision for Baltimore

Clear vision for city students

Citywide program celebrates distributing 1,000 free pairs of glasses to Baltimore students in its first 10 months

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