Graduate Certificates

Complete a series of four courses and earn a graduate certificate designed to serve as an important credential for students and professionals seeking to expand on a chosen area of interest without having to pursue a full master's degree.

Certificates are eligible for financial aid and may be completed part-time over multiple semesters or full-time in a fall or spring semester. International applicants to the full-time certificate may qualify for an F-1 student visa.

Courses taken in a Graduate Certificate can be transferred to many of the schools degree programs. Up to 4 courses (16 credits) can transfer to the two-year Master of Arts in International Relations (Washington, DC) or Master of Arts in International Affairs (Bologna, Italy) degrees.  Students may transfer up to 2 courses (8 credits) to the Master of International Public Policy, PhD, Doctor of International Affairs and Diploma programs.

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Class of 2027 Supplemental Essay Prompt

Founded on a spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests and pursue new experiences. Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community) and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)

The $70 application fee or fee waiver

You can request a fee waiver directly through the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria on the application and need support covering the application fee, have a representative from your current high school submit our fee waiver request form.

Your standardized test scores Optional

If you choose to submit your scores, our admissions committee will consider them as additional context in our review process. You’re welcome to submit SAT, ACT, AP, IB, English language proficiency exams, or any other score you feel reflects your academic ability. Applicants aren’t at a disadvantage if they don’t submit test scores.