Johns Hopkins University

One of the oldest universities in USA is Johns Hopkins University. In 2018, it took 17th place in the ranking of the best educational institutions of the world QS World University Rankings.

In the city of Baltimore (USA, Maryland) entrepreneur John Hopkins in the mid-18th century, at his own expense, founded a university.

From the very beginning, the mission of the university was research, and the main focus was postgraduate education and support for research teachers. Two years after its foundation, the publishing house was opened, which continues its work to the present day. The continuing education program began its implementation in 1909, and in 1916 the first public health school in the USA was established here. The University Department of Applied Physics was the main state defense contractor in 1942. And since 2000, the active development of university departments has begun: new institutes, laboratories, schools of business and pedagogy have appeared.

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The university includes several specialized schools:

• Arts and sciences
• Pedagogy
• Business
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Engineering
• Public health
• In-depth international research.

Also under the leadership of the institution are the Peabody Institute and the Physical Laboratory.

Johns Hopkins University is one of the institutions that to this day makes a huge contribution to the development of mankind. On his account more than 2800 ready-made inventions, several hundred discoveries. Some of them are:

• Dark cosmic matter,
• Water purification system by chlorination,
• A ramjet engine launched in the field of engineering and confirming its performance in the Dead Sea,
• The first color photographs of the Earth taken from space,
• Rubber surgical gloves,
• Antihistamine substance, which is the active remedy of the current tablets "Dramin" for seasickness.

• The campus of the university has repeatedly participated in the filming of films.
• Among the graduates of the institution there are many outstanding personalities in various fields of specialization, 29 Nobel Prize winners.
• John Hopkins University has a Coronavirus Resource Center that collects daily information and maintains statistics on the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Donors who replenish the blood bank of JHU medical offices live in 129 countries.

Almost all students at Homewood's main campus reside in dormitories for the first two years. Freshmen can choose from two housing options:

• Traditional dormitories with 1-2-bed rooms and shared bathrooms,
• Suite Style Apartment: 1-2-3-bed rooms with private bathrooms. Some living areas have built-in kitchens, all equipped with central heating and air conditioning.

John Hopkins University, the owner of one of the best nutrition programs in the country on campus, ranks sixth in the list of "Best Colleges in the Field of Nutrition" according to Daily Meal. The meal program includes gluten-free, nut-free, trans fat-free meals, vegan and vegetarian recipes. In the menu you can find homemade beef brisket, handmade sushi, fresh salads and much more.

Every year, students spend about $ 16,500 on accommodation and meals on campus.

The national lacrosse team called the Blue Jays has been a multiple winner in regional competitions since the opening of the university. At the moment, 24 teams in 11 sports are open under the title of "Blue Jay", regularly qualifying and participating in the NCAA.

Sports activities include:

• Men's and women's lacrosse, basketball, football, tennis, etc.
• Baseball
• Field hockey
• Women's Volleyball
• Struggle
• Fencing
• Swimming
• Water polo
• Cycling
• Cricket.

JHU has more than 400 student groups and organizations, 50 of which work in the field of volunteer activities. Students are also members of women's societies, 11 fraternities.

Since 1931, the university has laid the tradition of holding Gordon conferences. It is worth noting that the journal Science publishes summaries of conferences that are now being held not only at this university, but also in other countries. The works of university researchers are among the most frequently cited, and to provide scientific research, the university lists billions of dollars.

The famous philosopher Arthur Onken Lovejoy was a university professor and it was there that he created his most significant works. And Professor Johns Hopkins University Hamilton Otanel Smith made a revolutionary discovery of the restriction enzymes, for which he received the Nobel Prize.

Researchers at the university proved the existence of dark matter; found that nicotine suppresses the ability to experience pleasure; found a way to normalize the memory and learning disabilities inherent in Down syndrome; have developed improved means of matching DNA; discovered a compound that can be used to deprive a cancer tumor of building elements; have made a breakthrough in the study of Parkinson's disease, establishing that the PARIS protein contributes to the development of the most common form of the disease.

In addition, university researchers have found the virus ATCV-1, the so-called nonsense virus. They proved that this virus can make a person stupider.

Why is an institution attractive for applicants?

Here are taught 52 basic and 42 additional directions. The Johns Hopkins University has ensured that every student receives enough attention from the instructors. Therefore, classes are conducted in small groups of 15 people, and the majority of students conduct independent research in collaboration with leading scientists.

It was within the walls of the Johns Hopkins research clinic that such specializations as neurosurgery and cardiac surgery began. University medical and engineering studies receive multimillion-dollar grants.

In the library of George Peabody (which was opened in 1878), many rare books of the XVIII-early XX centuries are kept. In addition, the library is one of the most beautiful in the world.

The buildings of the university were seen in the cinema. A well-known picture of "Social Network" was filmed on the Homewood campus. This is not surprising, since the buildings of the university are in incredibly picturesque places.

Scholarships and grants Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University provides a wide selection of scholarship programs. For example, the scholarship for the program Woodrow Wilson is up to $ 10,000 per year.

Foreign students, having achieved high academic results, have the right to a scholarship. According to statistics, more than 10% of international students of the Johns Hopkins University receive scholarships and grants.

Students who need financial assistance, based on the documents provided, also receive a scholarship.

A student can apply for a scholarship up to $ 23,000 for high scientific and personal achievements, having received a scholarship "The Hodson Trust Scholarship". It should be noted that this scholarship is extended for all 4 years of study.

In addition, there is a separate type of scholarship in the field of engineering Charles R. Westgate Scholarship in Engineering.

The structure of the Johns Hopkins University consists of 10 divisions:

• Peabody Institute;
• Carey School of Education;
• business school Cary;
• School of Public Health Bloomberg;
• School of Arts and Sciences Krieger;
• the engineering school of Whiting;
• School of Medicine;
• school of nursing;
• the school of in-depth international studies of Paul Nitze;
• physical laboratory.

University campuses are located in the US states of Maryland and Washington, and some are in Italy, China and Singapore.

Students 1 and 2 courses live in residences that are on the cusps of the university. It is worth noting that the main campus Homewood, which is located in Baltimore, is considered one of the most beautiful university campuses in the United States.

Multimedia Center Johns Hopkins Digital Media Center (DMC) is equipped with special software designed to develop web and multimedia projects.

The length of the school year and the schedule of classes depend on the school and specialty. For example, business school students are enrolled in semesters with dates:

• Summer: July-August
• Autumn: September-December
• Spring: February-May.

There are several session weeks between semesters. Students rest on national and international holidays.

Additional costs:

• Accommodation, meals on campus – 16 310$
• Transport
• Books, consumables if necessary
• Personal spending.

Applications are accepted from August to January only for the fall semester. You can fill out the questionnaire at Common Application and Apply Coalition on Scoir.

In 2014, out of 29,612 applications submitted, 1922 were accepted, and in fact 1300 applicants were registered.

The autumn reception of 2021 was distinguished by large numbers:

• Submitted applications – 38 513,
• Enrolled applicants - 1338, of which 99% were the best students of their school class.

Graduates of 2020 within six months after graduation have achieved the following successes:

• 46% – full-time or paid public service,
• 38% – admission to the university for advanced training,
• 6% – military service/entrepreneurship, etc.,
• 7% – active job search,
• 3% – applying for admission.

80% of graduates of the bachelor's degree in medical and legal areas within six months were enrolled in subsequent specialized institutions.

Of the total number of applicants who apply, only 15% of applicants can study.

The package of documents for admission:

• application;
• essay;
• mandatory contribution of $ 70;
• a certificate with grades;
• SAT Reasoning Test results (average result 2120-2310b) or ACT with Writing Test section (average result 32-34b.)
• recommendations of former teachers (two are enough);
• a statement of financial assistance (if the student is applying for it).

In addition to the basic student, a number of additional documents must be submitted to the foreign student, confirming that they include financial soundness and knowledge of the language.

Deadline for submission of documents for the fall semester is January 1.

International cooperation and exchange programs

The university in America provides for a program of international cooperation with various universities, institutes, clinics and laboratories. These include Makerere University of Uganda, Sun Yat-Sen University of Shanhan, Columbia University Clinic of Santa Fe de Bogota, and the University of Princeton.

Interesting facts about the Johns Hopkins University

Labradorium Mudd (Mudd) campus Homewood can be seen in the film "Invasion" 2007g.

In the seventies of the XIX century, John Hopkins became the most generous philanthropist in the history of the United States, donating $ 7,000,000 to create a hospital.

Student FairJohns Hopkins, duration of 3 days - the main annual holiday of students, is the largest and largest in the US.

Celebrities who graduated from the Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University has always served as a role model. Among the graduates there are people known to the general public:

• Wes Craven. Director of the film "A Nightmare on Elm Street";
• Denton Cooley. The surgeon, who first installed an artificial heart to man.
• John Austin. The actor, who played the main role in the TV series "Addams Family";
• Virginia Apgar. The author of the Apgar scale (APGAR);
• Peter Agra. Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of aquaporin;
• Mike Rubens. 108th mayor of New York.
• Woodrow Wilson - 28th US President

It is also worth noting that at the Johns Hopkins University, 37 students, who later became Nobel Prize winners, studied at different times.

The average needs-based grant for freshmen is $48,000 . Of the newly enrolled students, 54 per cent receive financial assistance. Every year, the university provides more than $ 100,000,000  for the payment of scholarships and grants.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision