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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 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in our nine schools.

Driven by our curiosity

For 36 years in a row, we’ve put more money into research than any other U.S. academic institution.

Recognized for our scholarship

36 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.

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 240 programs regularly recognized as being among the nation's best.

World-class divisions, working together as one university.

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.

A presence in nearly every corner of the globe.

Our main campus, Homewood, is situated in the north Baltimore neighborhood of Charles Village. More about the Homewood campus

We have seven schools on four Baltimore campuses, including top-ranked schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and Education; and one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious conservatories of music, the Peabody Institute. More about Baltimore

We have students participating in study abroad programs at more than 50 locations worldwide, researchers in every time zone, and future leaders studying at campuses on three continents. More about Johns Hopkins around the world

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.

Continuing our founding mission to bring knowledge to the world.

Read about our latest discoveries on the Hub

Discover what's possible

Use our interactive program explorer to learn about the more than 240 academic programs we offer.