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Dynamic programmes designed by experts, to produce experts

SAIS' curricula empower students to tackle today's most pressing global issues. However, customisation is key, and all students are encouraged to focus on their professional interests while laying a solid foundation for career success. Of course, unwavering support is provided every step of the way.

A network for global impact

SAIS boasts a faculty of more than 250 innovative, globally recognised experts, each skilled in blending profound academic insights with hands-on experience for their students. From negotiators of treaties to authors of influential books and research, each faculty member epitomises rigorous analysis, open inquiry, and creative problem-solving.

In addition, a broad range of esteemed professionals and global leaders visit SAIS every year, sharing their insights with SAIS students. Recent high-profile speakers at SAIS include U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, India’s Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, and Frans Timmermans, executive vice president of the European Green Deal at the European Commission.

Welcome to the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is globally recognised as one of the world’s top schools of international affairs.
SAIS prepares students for leadership through a world-class education built upon cutting-edge coursework in international relations, global policy, international economics, national security and intelligence, and regional and language studies.

Since its founding in 1943, SAIS has earned an enviable reputation for excellence preparing leaders who have what it takes to meet the toughest challenges facing the world. Indeed, Foreign Policy Magazine ranks SAIS as #3 for its International Relations master's programmes.

Three campuses, three continents, one commitment to excellence

SAIS offers a unique global reach with interconnected campuses in Washington, D.C., Bologna, Italy, and Nanjing, China. This tri-continental network ensures students are immersed in diverse cultures, equipping them with a nuanced understanding of international dynamics. Depending on their chosen programme, students can opt to complete their studies at two of these campuses, further enriching their Johns Hopkins University experience.

Today, SAIS alumni number more than 22,000 graduates across the globe — ranging from private-sector and non-profit executives to policy experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders in government and nongovernmental organisations, and from ambassadors to international media correspondents and consultants. Despite varying areas of specialisation, SAIS alumni distinguish themselves through their innovative thinking, analytical skills, and policy expertise — qualities honed during their time at SAIS.

SAIS offers an array of financial aid resources and scholarships, and encourages candidates from all undergraduate backgrounds to apply.