Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University provides test options for GRE or GMAT scores. However, students must submit these scores to make a positive impression on their resume. They must aim to score high or above the minimum score obtained by the previous students. Along with that students must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, a GPA of 3 on a 4 scale, a resume, SOP, and English language requirements for graduate applications.

International students coming from various countries or backgrounds must fulfill the English language requirements to demonstrate their language proficiency. They must submit the scores of IELTS or TOEFL to prove their proficiency. The minimum score required in these English Proficiency tests at Johns Hopkins is given below:

As per the official fact, the university set a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.9 for the class of 2027. The GPA is the foremost factor during admissions and international students must aim to score high GPAs during their high school. Along with the GPA, the university expects to obtain ACT scores between 34 and 35, and SAT scores between 1530 and 1560 and submit documents such as secondary school reports, two teacher evaluations, mid-year reports, and English language requirements.

International students from all over the globe take Johns Hopkins University admission every year. As per the official enrollment in 2024, over 30,000 students took Johns Hopkins University admission in UG and PG programs. Over 6,000 students take part in undergraduate programs and more than 24,000 in postgraduate programs. Out of 6,090 undergraduates, around 1,069 were international. Students can check the enrollment data below to get an idea about the university headcount:

International students must submit the Johns Hopkins application fee of USD 70 (INR 5.8K) for undergraduate application and USD 75 (INR 6.2K) for postgraduate application. Students who are willing to apply for MBA programs must submit USD 100 (INR 8.3K) at the end of the application. International students must fill out the application before the deadline and upload documents such as SOP, LOR, academic transcripts, English language requirements, prior relevant experience, and any other participation proof, etc. (USD 1=INR 83.27)

John Hopkins acceptance rate is 7%. This indicates the university is tough to get into and follows a stringent admission criterion during admission. However, international students with excellent academic performance, high standardized scores, prior relevant experience, high GPA, and English language requirements have a high probability of selection. Also, students who participate in extracurricular activities are given precedence over students who are only academically strong. In addition, students must have a bachelor's degree if applying for graduate programs and submit a high school certificate for undergraduate programs.

International students willing to enroll in undergraduate programs must adhere to the required eligibility to get accepted to Johns Hopkins University. The most basic eligibility requirements include, the student must currently be in high school or graduate high school or earn a GED and have less than 12 semester-based credits from another institution. Along with this, students must have their secondary school report, supplemental essay, two teacher evaluations, finance form, signed agreements, and more.

Johns Hopkins and Duke, both are the most reputed and popular universities in the USA. No university is better or lower than the other, it depends on individual choice. Both have low acceptance rates and are extremely stringent during admissions, both offer hundreds of programs, and both offer small class-size facilities. The only thing that makes Duke better is its lower tuition fees of few programs than Johns Hopkins. Students can refer to the below table for a comparison of both universities and choose accordingly: