Johns Hopkins University Admission

Established in 1876, Johns Hopkins University is situated in Baltimore, Maryland. The University enrolls more than 24,000 full-time and part-time students in ten academic divisions on four campuses in Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University offers over 50 graduate programs and 102 undergraduate programs across various majors and minors. The University has an acceptance rate of 6.27% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 4:1. For the year 2024, US News & World Report ranked Johns Hopkins University 9 out of 435 global universities and 7 out of 373 universities in the USA. Johns Hopkins University’s average high school GPA of admitted students was 3.9 which is equivalent to 98%. The eligibility criteria for admission to Johns Hopkins University vary depending on the program-specific requirements. Moreover, international students are required to submit the scores of English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, etc.

Johns Hopkins University has flexible admission options with two intakes each year: Early Decision 1 and 2, and Regular Decision. The application for undergraduate admissions opens on the 1st of August every year. The most preferred intake by international students is Regular Decision.

 

Johns Hopkins University offers over 50 graduate courses in the domains of social sciences, engineering, business, humanities, arts, and natural sciences. Below listed are the top courses chosen by international students.

Graduate Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria at Johns Hopkins University vary depending on the course and major. Below are the eligibility criteria for top Master's programs for international students.

To pursue an undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University students must fulfill the following eligibility requirements - 

 

The application process for international students at Johns Hopkins University involves several steps to ensure eligibility and proper documentation. International applicants must first submit an online application through the application portal of Johns Hopkins University. Below are the steps that can be followed further.

 

Johns Hopkins accepts applications through the Common Application or Coalition for College Application.

 

Step 1: Visit the Johns Hopkins University application portal and create an account to access the online application.

 

Step 2: Fill out the application form and upload the following documents. 

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  Academic Transcripts
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  English Proficiency Test Scores like IELTS and TOEFL
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  Standardized Test Scores like ACT or SAT (For undergraduate students)
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  Test Scores like GRE and GMAT (For specific courses like MBA)
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  Letter of Recommendation
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  Statement of Purpose
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  Financial Documents

 

Step 3: Pay the application fee of USD 70 and submit the application.

 

The fee is USD 70, with waivers available for eligible applicants.

The hostel application process at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is managed through the Office of Housing & Residential Life. To apply for student housing at Johns Hopkins University, follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Log into the Johns Hopkins University student portal using student credentials.

 

Step 2: Fill out the housing application, which asks for basic personal information, and choose room type (e.g., single, double, suite).

 

Step 3: Select the Meal plan from the available plans.

 

Step 4: Once the application is completed, submit the housing application by paying a USD 500 housing deposit.

Johns Hopkins University provides scholarships for both international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Indian students applying for these scholarships must have maintained a minimum GPA as per the university norms in their previous academic studies.

 

Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students based on academic achievements. When international students apply for admission, they are automatically considered for these scholarships based on their academic records. This means that students do not need to submit separate applications for merit-based scholarships. However, it is advisable to check the eligibility criteria for the scholarships like minimum GPA to be eligible for scholarships.

 

Application Steps for Need-Based Scholarship (For International Students)

 

Financial Aid Deadlines:

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  Early Decision I: 15 November, 2024
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  Early Decision II: 15 January, 2025
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  Regular Decision: 15 January, 2025

 

Step 1: International students are required to submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, which provides additional financial information for need-based scholarships at Johns Hopkins University.

 

Step 2: Fill out the family income, assets, expenses, and related financial details. 

 

Step 3: Upload the relevant documents like:

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  Income Statements
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  Tax Forms
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  Bank Statements

 

Step 4: Submit the scholarship application.