Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

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Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
at
Johns Hopkins University
Overview

The Johns Hopkins University offers a really good Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) program at the PG level, which lasts for 2 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The Johns Hopkins University tuition fee for the first year of the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) is USD 59,950 (INR 5,754,601). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

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Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹56.98 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)

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Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
at
Johns Hopkins University
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) from Johns Hopkins University must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in USA such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by Johns Hopkins University over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) is around USD 59,950 (INR 5,754,601). For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) from Johns Hopkins University, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 56,98,308

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 22,432
Transportation	INR 2,96,179

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.05101 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
at
Johns Hopkins University
Entry Requirements

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A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a relevant field

Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a B- or higher in separate college-level courses in introductory microeconomics and in introductory macroeconomics

Applicants must show background in Mathematics
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A score of at least 7 on the IELTS is required for admission.

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Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
at
Johns Hopkins University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#29	Politics QS, 2026
#58	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#13	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Johns Hopkins University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

33% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Sporty

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Multi-dimensional

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Internships4

Part time work5

Post study jobs5

Quality of faculty5

Student Life5

Value for money5

Public transportation5

Safety5

Indian Food5

Permanent Immigration5

Anonymous

M.S. in Data Science - Batch of 2024

4.8

Academic and research centric university.

Tips: The university is very rigorous in terms of academics so be prepared for that. Apart from that, sports and other clubs are also very active but mainly education and research are their forte. If you want to explore your interests in the research field, this is the best option for you.

Likes (Safety): The university spends a good amount of money on students' safety despite the city being very unsafe. They have their own police force, they have deployed security at several locations and also they have their own transport shuttle which provides point-to-point service from evening till late night.

Dislikes (Internships): Getting an internship is comparatively more difficult than getting a research assistantship at the university. They don't have many industrial connections in other departments than Biotech, Bioinformatics, etc. People in these fields may get some departmental help, but others may have to look on their own for jobs and internships.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1325

Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 97275

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024Read more

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MS in Biotechnology - Batch of 2024

5.0

A University of Paradise where faculties are top class.

Tips: Before joining to the University, I would ask all the prospective students to make sure they have all the original documents and also at least 5-10 copies of each. You never know when it will be required. While arriving make sure to have some cash in hand as it is really important for traveling and as we don't know the location.

Likes (Indian Food): The Johns Hopkins University campus is situated at various locations in the US and Europe. My campus is really great and beautiful. It is very diverse and is filled by students across the globe. Coming from India, here the campus culture is really great, it is very diverse. We are able to interact with different national students and get to know about their culture, tradition and also their language.

Dislikes (Student Life): At The Johns Hopkins University, the faculties are of top class. They all are highly qualified and are well established research scholars. Each of the faculty has a laboratory headed by them in which the faculties are encouraged to pursue their research. The laboratory facilities here at The Johns Hopkins University is of top class. The classrooms are very well diversified. Under the guidance of such faculties, the students who really have a passion for research are found and picked up to pursue their ideas. The faculties are student-friendly and so will clear the student's doubts anytime and anywhere.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4096

Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2022Read more

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M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2027

3.4

Top class college but requires rigorous work

Tips: The college is not easygoing; it is not liberal, and you need to score marks. The professors are skilled and will guide you to clear the advanced concept, but the main thing is the work pressure is high, and the student has to do everything on his own.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The professors in my department actually care about what happens to you after you graduate. A bunch of them have even won the JHU Career Impact Award for this exact reason. They don't just lecture and run away. They'll sit down with you on their own time, help you fix your messy resume, and run mock interviews. They'll even introduce you to their own industry contacts. It feels like having actual mentors who want you to land a job, not just teachers trying to finish a syllabus.

Dislikes (Internships): Let's be real: Hopkins is completely obsessed with research. The entire campus is basically built to funnel you into a lab, chase grant money, or prep you for a PhD. If you're just looking for a research assistantship on campus, you can practically walk into any lab at Homewood and get a spot immediately. It’s ridiculously easy. But if you’re a MechEng major who actually wants to work in the industry rather than a lab, you're going to find yourself in a tough spot. The department is so deep in the academic bubble that they honestly don't prioritize corporate networking. While other big engineering schools have massive career fairs crawling with recruiters from automotive, aerospace, or tech companies, JHU feels like they just don't care about building those industry pipelines. You’re basically on your own when it comes to landing a corporate gig, since JHU is way too busy chasing academic grants to bother setting up pipelines with actual companies.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1325

Prepping time for classes41 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82150

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026Read more

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Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
at
Johns Hopkins University
Highlights

The majority of students at Johns Hopkins SAIS are enrolled in the two-year, full-time Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) degree
The program’s interdisciplinary coursework emphasizes international economics, policy and regional studies, international relations, and languages. Students can pursue this degree by completing coursework at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, SAIS Europe, and/or Washington, DC
Students will enroll in six courses (24 credits) within the following core areas:
Leadership, Ethics, and Decision-Making
World Order and Disorder
International Economics (2 courses)
Data Analytics
Research Methods