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Yes, breaks are possible. Students must complete all academic work in a master’s degree or certificate program within five years, calculated from the start of the first course that counts toward...
Read moreThere are various options for military deployments, including taking a leave of absence or continuing with your classes while overseas.
You can apply online using the online application.
Class size is typically 15-20 students and varies by program.
Courses are taught by a mix of full-time faculty, adjunct professors, and practitioners. Connect with one of our admissions representatives to discuss your specific course(s) and instructors.
No, it is not a cohort. Students typically tailor their own course of study by selecting among core, elective, and concentration courses (if applicable).
Yes, it may be possible to speak with a current student. Connect with one of our admissions representatives to discuss your specific degree or graduate certificate program, and we will do our best...
Read moreAAP offers intensive, interactive, and rigorous academic online courses. Frequent, meaningful participation is expected of all students, and the demands placed on online students are comparable to...
Read moreEnhanced Engagement
Online learning is engaged learning. In fact, many students tend to be more engaged when taking an online course versus attending a course in person. In the online...
Read moreFaculty typically choose one or all of the following to interact with students: email, phone, Skype, and scheduled office hours.
AAP hosts several on-campus events for D.C. area students as well as several options for online students to join groups/committees in their area. The online format has group activities and...
Read moreInternational applicants seeking a visa to study on campus should submit all application materials at least three months prior to the start of the intended semester of study.
For further...
Read moreApplicants who earned their post-secondary degree(s) in a country other than the United States are required to have a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA performed by an outside...
Read moreYes. Fees will vary by organization. Please check their websites for the most current service fees.
Most applicants from countries where English is not the official language must submit scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing...
Read moreAAP requires a minimum score from the following tests:
- TOEFL: 600 on the paper test, 250 on the computer-based test, and 100 on the Internet-based test (IBT).
- IELTS:...
For TOEFL: The institution code is 8747.
For EILTS and PTE: Students should use "Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs".
All scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE) can be sent electronically.
Select "Electronic Delivery", and for Designation, please put "Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs" or the institution code:...
Read moreThe English proficiency exam can only be waived if:
- The applicant holds a post-secondary degree from a country where English is both the official language and the only language of...
Yes, some programs allow for a visa sponsorship. Applicants seeking admission to enroll in onsite courses in the U.S., taking at least three courses per semester, may request certification for a...
Read moreDegree Programs:*
- MS in Applied Economics
- MS in Bioinformatics
- MS in Biotechnology
- MA in...
Currently, AAP does not offer scholarships to international nor domestic students.
There is no tuition assistance available.
Students can apply using the online application.
Admissions requirements vary based on the degree program. For more specific information, please view the Quick Stats Guide. However...
Read moreJHU AAP accepts official transcripts that are electronically sent directly from the granting institution and emailed to aapadmissions@jhu.edu.
JHU...
Read moreIf a student’s institution does not provide electronic transcripts, a student should reach out to their admissions representative.
A student’s program location, budget, and mode of transportation should influence their housing selection. Please consult the...
Read moreInternational students who are enrolled in three courses or more to satisfy their visa requirements are considered to have full-time status and should enroll in the University Student Health...
Read moreJHU does not provide transportation between these campuses. It is important to note that the Homewood campus in Baltimore is approximately 42 miles (68 km) from Washington, D.C.
Students...
Read moreAdvanced Academic Programs does not provide employment for students. Strict immigration laws exist that govern the employment of international students in the United States.
It is important...
Read moreYes, for some programs. With approval from your program adviser and program director, you can enroll in CPT for programs that participate in CPT. (You must complete the...
Read moreYes, but only after receiving a recommendation from your program adviser and approval of the OISSS.
Yes. Please contact your academic adviser for approval prior to enrollment in the course.
Teaching assistantships are not available to students at Advanced Academic Programs.
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