Bachelor's/Master's Programs Requirements
Within the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering each bachelor's/master's program has its own set of admissions requirements. Please consult with appropriate admissions coordinator with specific admissions questions and requirements.
Application Policy
Accuracy is expected in all documents provided by applicants to bachelor's/master's programs. Applicants for bachelor's/master's admission must not make inaccurate statements or material omissions on their applications, nor submit any false materials related to or in connection with seeking admission. Violation of this requirement may result in the application being rejected. If a violation is discovered after an applicant has been admitted but prior to matriculation, admission may be rescinded. If a violation is discovered after a bachelor's/master's student has registered, the case will be reviewed by the Dean of Research and Graduate Education for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the Whiting School of Engineering, who will determine what action is to be taken, up to and including dismissal from the University. If the discovery occurs after a degree has been awarded, the University may revoke the degree and/or take other appropriate action.
Applications and supporting documents for bachelor's/master's graduate admissions to the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering become the property of the University. The University does not return documents to applicants, nor does it forward documents to third parties. Applicants who anticipate a need for documents submitted to the University are advised to retain photocopies or to obtain duplicate copies.
General admissions requirements
For specific departmental application deadlines please visit Programs of Study.
Please note: The Whiting School requires that a student apply for bachelor's/master's student status no later than the end of the first semester during the senior year, but individual departments may have earlier deadlines. Please check with your department to determine its application deadline and degree requirements for a bachelor's/master's degree program.
- Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Application Fee (selected departments)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- TOEFL or IELTS (selected departments)
- GRE Scores (selected departments)
- Other Documentation (as specified by departments)
Application Instructions
Our application is designed for admission to full-time bachelor's/master's graduate study in the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering only.
Application Fee
A non-refundable fee of $75.00 is required of all applicants to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering, with the following exceptions: The departments of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, and the Information Security Institute charge a $25.00 application fee. The Materials Science and Engineering Department waives the application fee for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents and the Biology Department waives the application fee for all bachelor's/master's applicants. For application fee waiver requests, please contact the department's admissions coordinator.
Payment must be made by check (made out to Johns Hopkins University) and attached to the application.
Students applying to two or more departments: a separate and complete application packet must be submitted to each department for which a student applies.
Transcripts
A sealed envelope containing official Johns Hopkins University or study abroad transcripts should be obtained by the applicant. Students applying to more than one department must submit copies for each department. If information on current courses is not included on the transcript, applicants should send a list of current courses and any other courses that will be taken before beginning bachelor's/master's study.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants should ask faculty to write letters of recommendation. Most bachelor's/master's programs require at least one recommendation, others require two or three. Please check on the Programs of Study page for specific listings.
Admission Decisions
Applicant files are maintained by the academic departments, and admission decisions are made by departmental faculty committees. Each department, therefore, will notify applicants when decisions are made. Inquiries regarding the status of an application should be directed to the appropriate department.
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