Join the Johns Hopkins legacy
Join the vibrant Johns Hopkins Carey Business School community and seize opportunities to build for what’s next. As the first American research university, Johns Hopkins has attracted students from across the globe.
Our students live, work, and lead in a global marketplace that transcends boundaries, cultures, and nationalities. International perspectives are an essential part of our academic programs, creating a shared understanding of the varied dimensions of our global economy. With faculty and students from hundreds of countries, this diversity fosters an inclusive learning environment that prepares the Carey community to thrive in an interconnected world.
STEM-designated programs
Our full-time STEM-designated programs offer an Optional Practice Training (OPT) benefit from the U.S. government that allows international students to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after graduation, compared to 12 months for students in non-STEM programs. Learn more about Carey’s STEM-designated programs:
- Master of Business Administration (full-time)
- Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Marketing
- Master of Science in Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Master's in Management
Please review the following information to prepare your Carey Business School application:
Admissions requirements
In addition to submitting the required materials, applicants whose first or primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. To demonstrate proficiency, international applicants must submit official scores from one of the following tests. Please note, we do not accept TOEFL Essentials:;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
You may be exempt from this requirement, if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You completed, or will complete, an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the United States.
- You completed, or will complete, an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university where English was the ONLY language of instruction, as indicated on the university’s website, transcript, or mark sheets.
- You have lived and worked in the United States for at least four years immediately prior to applying;
Please indicate in the “Supporting Materials” section of the application if you meet one of the qualifications for exemption.
The preferred minimum scores for each test are as follows:
- TOEFL: 100 (“MyBest” score is acceptable)
- IELTS: 7.0
- PTE: 70
- DET: 130
The TOEFL code for Carey Business School is 0834. IELTS, PTE, and DET do not require a code.
Applicants may be required to provide additional evidence of English proficiency if requested by the Admissions Committee.
Applicants must submit an official course-by-course evaluation for all degrees earned or expected from outside the United States. Evaluations must be provided by a NACES member agency and confirm that the applicant has earned thr equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. If you completed coursework outside the U.S. but earned your degree within the U.S., you must submit transcripts from all attended schools and transcripts must be in English
Applicants currently pursuing a degree from a school outside the U.S. and will not graduate by the application deadline are required to submit a course-by-course evaluation of completed coursework. Students who choose to enroll are required to submit an updated evaluation once their degree has been conferred.
Because fees and document requirements for evaluations may vary by agency, applicants are encouraged to contact the agency directly for information. We accept evaluations from any NACES member agency. Applicants most commonly choose one of the following
In some situations, three-year degrees can be considered equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree, making applicants eligible to apply to Carey. Before beginning your application and the credential evaluation process, please contact the Admissions Officer for your program for guidance. Typically, World Education Services is the only credential evaluation agency that provides evaluations showing three-year degrees as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Applicants can preview how their degree will be evaluated by using a free tool on the World Education Services website.
Carey Business School will consider a three-year degree from India as equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree regardless of the evaluating agency, under the following criteria:
- The degree has been earned in Division
AND - The awarding institution has been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of “A” or better
To receive an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 status from Johns Hopkins University, you must be fully admitted to a full-time degree program well in advance of the start of the semester. We encourage you to apply in Round 1 or Round 2 to allow plenty of time for visa processing. Read more about our application deadlines.
Carey Business School does not issue I-20s for part-time programs, online programs, or certificates. I-20s are only available for full-time, in-person master’s degree programs.
Federal financial aid is not available for international students. However, international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their program of admission, no separate application is needed. Merit-based scholarships are limited and competitive, and availability varies by program. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission. For information about endowed scholarships, scholarships from private organizations, or student loans, please refer to the Office of Financial Aid.
International students pay the same tuition rates as domestic students. Costs for all academic programs can be found on the tuition and fees webpage.
As an F-1 student, you must provide documented proof of funding that covers all tuition and living expenses for one academic year to receive an I-20. Current estimated costs of living by program can be found on our tuition and fees webpage.
For privacy and security, do not send bank statements or other financial documentation with your application. The Office of International Services will notify you when this information is required.
We do not provide on-campus housing for any Carey student. Learn more about housing resources in the area.
The Office of International Services (OIS) issues the documents required for students to obtain a visa and maintain their status in the U.S. OIS also provides guidance on travel, employment authorizations, change of status, cross-cultural awareness, financial concerns, health matters, housing, and other issues that may arise during a student’s time at Johns Hopkins and while working on OPT.
All documents required to receive an I-20 should be sent directly to OIS. New degree-seeking students should consult the OIS website for more information on the visa process and transitioning to life at Johns Hopkins. All questions should be directed to OIS via e-mail at [email protected]. OIS also offers phone advising at 667-208-7001. Phone advising hours are limited. See the Contact OIS section of the website for details.