Fall Term 2025 and Spring Term 2026 Applications Now Open
How to Apply to our Graduate Programs
Fall Term 2025 and Spring Term 2026 applications are open.
Admissions Criteria
Each Advanced Academic Program has a baseline set of criteria necessary before your application can be considered, such as a bachelor’s degree and a minimum GPA. Additionally, some master’s degree programs have identified program-specific prerequisite courses which cover critical knowledge you will need to be successful in the program. Please review your program’s Admissions Criteria before you begin your application.
Application Overview
You will apply to your master’s degree program via an online application. Your application will require certain supporting materials to be submitted, such as a résumé, a statement of purpose, and your official transcripts. Often times recommendations and other supporting materials, such as a writing sample, may be required. You may directly access your program’s specific list of Required Supporting Materials below. Please submit all application materials, and the $75 application fee, either via the online application form or directly to our office.
Once your application and all materials are received, please allow two weeks for processing. An incomplete application (including the application fee) is valid for one year from the date the application was initiated.
- MA in Communication
- MA in Communication and MBA Dual Degree
- MA in Cultural Heritage Management
- MA in Film and Media
- MA in Global Security Studies
- MA in Government
- MA in Government and MBA Dual Degree
- MA in Museum Studies
- MA in Non-Profit Management
- MA in Public Management
- MA in Science Writing
- MA in Writing
- Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Master of Liberal Arts
- MS in Applied Economics
- MS in Applied Economics and Certificate in Financial Management
- MS in Applied Economics and MBA Dual Degree
- MS in Applied Economics and the Investments Certificate
- MS in Bioinformatics
- MS in Biotechnology
- MS in Biotechnology and MBA Dual Degree
- MS in Data Analytics and Policy
- MS in Energy Policy and Climate
- MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy
- MS in Financial Economics
- MS in Geographic Information Systems
- MS in Individualized Genomics and Health
- MS in Intelligence Analysis
- MS in Organizational Leadership
- MS in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies
- MS in Regulatory Science
Application Timeframes
| Upcoming Terms | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Status | Open | Open | Opens July 2 |
- You are strongly encouraged to apply and complete the application process at least four-to-six weeks before the start of your desired semester.
- International applicants seeking a visa to begin studying on campus should submit all application materials at least three months prior to the start of either their first Fall or Spring semester of study.
Program Modality
Within the Fall and Spring term applications, you will be asked to indicate whether you intend to study “Online” or “On Campus.” International students are encouraged to double-check that their preferred “On Campus” program supports a visa.
Selecting your modality provides a clear path forward regarding questions of application decision timeframes, initial tuition deposits, and visa sponsorship opportunities. Please note, some master’s degree programs do not offer both modalities.
Program Modality Details
Sending Your Official Transcripts
AAP requires electronic transcripts be emailed directly to [email protected] from the granting institution. If your institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts, please contact [email protected]
Electronic Transcript Organizations for Domestic Transcripts
When sending transcripts through the National Student Clearinghouse, you will need to order an electronic PDF and input the email address manually. Select “Employer/Other” and enter our info and email address ([email protected]) when prompted.
When requesting transcripts through Parchment, select “Yourself/Other Individual” and manually enter our [email protected] email for an electronic PDF. Parchment will automatically set the recipient to Johns Hopkins University – Graduate Programs. This is the correct delivery address.
Electronic Transcript Organizations for International Transcripts
International Students
Learn about admission requirements and supporting documents if you are an international student or if you earned your post-secondary degree outside of the United States.
Conditional Admission Students
The conditional status is applied to any admitted student, who at the time of admission, is an undergraduate student in the last semester of undergraduate studies.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
If you are not interested in pursuing the credential but would be eligible for admission as a degree candidate to the chosen program, you can still take courses and will be considered a student with a non-degree seeking or special status.
Military and Veteran Students
Learn more about admission and application requirements and process and see how to apply and enroll for benefits.
Reapplicants to AAP
If you have previously enrolled in AAP courses, you are considered a reapplicant. Learn about admission requirements and supplemental documents you'll need to resume your studies.
Take the Next Step
Whether you are looking to take your career to the next level or make an exciting career change, the Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs division offers a flexible world-class education to help you achieve your goals.