About International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University
International affairs combines politics, economics, history, security and diplomacy to prepare students for careers in government, international organisations, NGOs and global business.
At Johns Hopkins University (QS World University Rankings 2026: #24) in Baltimore, International Affairs is one of the subject areas international students choose most. Johns Hopkins is widely regarded as the first research university in the United States.
Degree levels for International Affairs
- Master’s — typical length in the US: 1–2 years
- PhD — typical length in the US: usually 5–6 years
Program names, specialisations and exact length differ by department — check the official program page before applying.
Admission requirements for International Affairs at Johns Hopkins
- Master’s / PhD: a relevant bachelor’s degree, statement of purpose, recommendations, CV and English scores; some programs ask for the GRE. PhD applicants should show research experience and interests.
- English: TOEFL iBT around 100 or IELTS Academic 7.0+ is typically expected (requirements vary by school and program).
Fees and funding
University tuition (undergraduate, university-wide): Approx. $62,000 – $70,000 per year (undergraduate tuition; varies by program). Graduate and professional fees for International Affairs are set separately by the school. PhD students are usually funded through fellowships and teaching or research assistantships. Need-based financial aid for some international undergraduates (need-aware admission); graduate funding through fellowships and assistantships.
Careers and work after graduation
F-1 graduates can apply for up to 12 months of OPT. Some programs in this field are STEM-designated — check the program’s CIP code to see if the STEM OPT extension applies.
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