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.

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Intellectually diverse

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

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Driven by our curiosity

For 37 years in a row, we’ve put more money into research than any other U.S. academic institution.

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Recognized for our scholarship

27 Hopkins researchers past and present have earned Nobel Prizes.

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Globally focused

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

Genevieve

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

There are so many opportunities; it’s about finding what works for you.

Name
Pia
Title
Graduate Student

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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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
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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
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Clear vision for city students
Citywide program celebrates distributing 1,000 free pairs of glasses to Baltimore students in its first 10 months
Pauline

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.

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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.

Ronald J. Daniels

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