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Non-US Citizen Applicants

As a premier graduate school for the study of international relations, we know the importance of cultivating an inclusive community diverse in thought, geographic representation, and experience.

Our world-class faculty, committed alumni network, and focus on professional development provide unrivaled scholarship, experiential learning, and networking opportunities.

Each year, we welcome students from across our three global campus locations. Our holistic application review evaluates US and non-US applicants for admission and merit-based scholarships on an equal basis.

Select the campus location where you intend to begin your studies:

All applicants are required to follow the same application instructions and materials; however, non-US applicants have additional application requirements and instructions, which are described below.

Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
Master of Arts in Global Policy (MAGP)
Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MIEF)
Master of Arts in Strategy, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence (MASCI)
Master of International Public Policy (MIPP)
Hopkins-Nanjing Center Certificate + MAIR
Doctor of International Affairs (DIA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Certificate and Non-Degree Programs
Summer Programs

English Language Examination

You must submit an official English competency score if (1) English is not your native language and (2) you do not hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a country where English is an official language and where English is the language of instruction.

Official test scores must be received for admissions consideration. For more information and instructions, please review our English language examination policy.

Student Life & Housing

The Office of Student Life at Johns Hopkins SAIS welcomes all students to the campus community and provides a variety of helpful resources to assist in the transition to graduate school. Please click here to learn more.

Johns Hopkins SAIS does not have on-campus housing. For resources on off-campus housing, please click here.

All applicants are required to follow the same application instructions and materials; however, non-US applicants have additional application requirements and instructions, which are described below.

Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
Master of Arts in Global Risk (MAGR)
Master of Arts in European Public Policy (MEPP)
Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
Master of International Public Policy (MIPP)
Hopkins-Nanjing Center Certificate + MAIA
Diploma in International Studies (DIA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

English Language Examination

You must submit an official English competency score if (1) English is not your native language and (2) you do not hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a country where English is an official language and where English is the language of instruction.

Official test scores must be received for admissions consideration. For more information and instructions, please review our English language examination policy.

Student Life & Housing

The Office of Student Life at Johns Hopkins SAIS welcomes all students to the campus community and provides a variety of helpful resources to assist in the transition to graduate school. Please click here to learn more.

Upon arriving in Bologna, staff can assist with helping you find housing.  

All applicants are required to follow the same application instructions and materials; however, non-US applicants have additional application requirements and instructions, which are described below.

English Language Requirements

You must submit an official English competency score if (1) English is not your native language and (2) you do not hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a country where English is an official language and where English is the language of instruction.

Official test scores must be received for admissions consideration. For more information and instructions, please review our English language examination policy.

Chinese Language Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Arts in International Studies, Certificate, Certificate + MAIR or Certificate + MAIA programs must demonstrate intermediate to advanced Chinese language proficiency at the time of application.

For the Master of Arts in International Relations or Master of Arts in International Affairs programs, prior Chinese language proficiency is not required. 

If you are applying to a program where the HNC language of instructions is Chinese, you must provide Chinese reading and listening proficiency test results from one of the following language assessments: STAMP, HSK, ACTFL, CEFR, or ILR. Test results must be from within the last 12 months, and available for review before the application deadline. If you have not yet taken any of these tests, you can request to take the STAMP test via the online application. 

Student Life & Housing

The Hopkins-Nanjing Center is a supportive community with a student body of about 150 Chinese and international students, resident international faculty and staff and their families, and more than 80 Chinese faculty and staff members. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities involving all members of the community enhance students’ learning experience. Students organize and participate in a variety of activities outside the classroom ranging from public speaking to volunteer service.

Students have the option to find their own apartment off campus. Students in the one-year certificate program who choose to live on campus are required to live in the student dormitory with a roommate–typically an international and Chinese student pairing. Students in the Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) program may choose to live without a roommate in a single dorm room, though single rooms are subject to availability and not guaranteed. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and western amenities. If you plan to live with a spouse or dependent, you will be responsible for arranging your own off-campus housing.