In addition to submitting the materials required for all applicants, applicants whose first/primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. To demonstrate proficiency, international applicants must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE), or Duolingo English Test (DET). We do not accept TOEFL Essentials.

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, and/or mark sheets.
• You have been employed and resided 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 above 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 for their individual program.

Submit an official course-by-course evaluation for all degrees earned or expected from outside the United States. The course-by-course evaluation must be provided by a NACES member agency and must reflect that the applicant has the 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 provide transcripts from all attended schools and transcripts must be in English.

Applicants who are currently pursuing a degree from a school outside of the U.S. and will not graduate by the application deadline are required to submit a course-by-course evaluation of completed course work. Students who choose to enroll are required to submit an updated evaluation showing the degree has been conferred.

Because the required fees and documents for evaluations may vary by agency, applicants are encouraged to contact the agency directly for additional information. We authorize evaluations from any NACES member agency. Our applicants most commonly choose one of the following:

• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
• International Education Research Foundation
• TEC: The Evaluation Company (formerly SpanTran): Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
• World Education Services, Inc.

In some situations, three-year degrees can be considered equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. In these cases, applicants can apply to Carey Business School. Before you begin your application and the credential evaluation process, please contact the Admissions Officer for your program for further guidance. Typically, World Education Services is the only credential evaluation agency that will provide an evaluation showing a three-year degrees as being equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

Applicants can preview how their degree will be evaluated by using a free tool at 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 I

  AND

• The awarding institution has been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of “A” or better.

• In order 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 an I-20 for admission to any part-time program, online program, or certificate. I-20s are only available for full-time, in-person master’s degree programs.
• No federal financial aid is available for international students. International students are considered for merit scholarships that are available in their program of admission based on their application. No separate application is needed. Merit-based scholarships are limited, competitive, and availability can vary by program. Students receiving scholarship funding are notified at the time of admission. Please refer to the Office of Financial Aid for information about our endowed scholarships, scholarships available from private organizations, and student loans available to international students.
• International student tuition rates are identical to domestic student rates. Costs for all academic programs can be found on the tuition and fees webpage.
  • As an F-1 student and to receive an I-20 from us, you are required to provide documented proof that you have funding equal to all tuition and living expenses for one academic year. You will also find the current estimated cost of living by program on our tuition and fees webpage.
• For privacy and security reasons, do not send bank statements or other financial documentation with your application. You will be notified by the Office of International Services when this information is required.
• We do not provide on-campus housing for any Carey Business School student. Learn more about housing resources in the area.

The Office of International Services (OIS) issues documents required for students to obtain their visa and maintain their status once they have arrived in the U.S. OIS also aids with 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 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 ois@jhu.edu. OIS also offers phone advising at 667-208-7001. Phone advising hours are limited. See the Contact OIS section of the website for details.

International student resources

Students from around the globe come to study at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. With student organizations and tailored resources, there’s a place for everyone on campus. See all international student resources.

Start and manage your application by creating your username and password on the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform.

Once you are on the University-wide platform, you are able to:

• Choose “Carey Business School” as your school of choice.
• Begin your application, save it, and return to finish it at a later time by logging in at your convenience. Your admission officer will review your application once you submit all required documents and will contact you about any missing items or to schedule an interview.
• Find essay questions.
• Send an official invitation to your recommender.

Office of Admissions mailing address:
Most MBA application requirements can and should be sent electronically. However, any official documents that need to be mailed (transcripts, credential evaluations, and official test scores) should be sent to:

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Office of Admissions
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202

We understand the challenges some applicants are facing in completing their applications. As such, we will work with you individually to ensure your application is complete. Please reach out to an admissions officer for assistance. 

Fall 2025 Application Deadlines

Applicants must submit a total of two required essays. The first essay topic is required for all applicants and must be responded to directly. You will choose your second essay topic from the list provided on the application. It is important to express your original thoughts and incorporate your individual voice in response to these questions.

Be sure your statements capture who you are, what you believe, and what you aspire to do. In addition:

• Use a 12-point font and double space your document
• Indicate which question you are answering at the beginning of each essay
• Do not mail paper copies of your essay to Admissions
• Upload all required essays
• Essays should be 300-500 words

You will also have the optional opportunity to provide any additional clarifying information that you wish to share with the Admissions committee regarding your academic record, personal history, or professional attributes.

Official transcripts from all U.S. schools must be sent electronically. All U.S. transcripts must be from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. Please visit your school’s website to request an official transcript be sent electronically to carey.admissions.transcripts@jhu.edu.

We require transcripts from all institutions where you have attempted more than 15 credits. Final transcripts must show the degrees you have earned. Your admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. If your transcripts are from a non-U.S. school, please review the "additional requirements for the non-U.S. applicants" section below for information about the required course-by-course credential evaluation process.

If your school does not participate in an electronic transcript submission system, please send official sealed transcripts to the address below:

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Office of Admissions
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202

We require a resume or a CV. Please be sure to have your resume or CV fully updated, and include both the months and years of your various work experiences.

Who should write your professional recommendation? We suggest asking someone who knows you professionally and who can speak directly about your strengths and experience. A current or former supervisor who can comment on your growth, your potential, and your contributions to your position/team is generally best. Do not focus on the person in your company at the highest level.

Be sure that you have been in their class, have reported to them directly, and/or you have shared your interest in graduate school with them.

• Please use your recommender’s work email address rather than a personal account like Gmail, which will be more closely monitored in our credential verification process.
• Recommendations from relatives and friends are strongly discouraged.
• One recommendation is required. We will read up to two.

Our full-time Master of Science programs are test-optional for all applicants. Test-optional means it is your choice as an applicant to determine whether or not to submit a GMAT or GRE score with your application. If you have taken a test and believe a score will add value to your application, you should submit one. If you do not wish to test or believe your test score does not reflect your ability and potential for graduate study, please do not include a score. You will indicate whether you wish to submit a test score on the application. 

If you decide to submit a score, you can self-report your score on the application, but you should also have your official score sent directly to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. We accept scores from both the GMAT and the GRE that are up to five years old and do not have a preference for either test. Be sure to do your research on which exam is best for you.

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Codes:

GMAT - KGB-B0-98

GRE – 0834

For more information, use the links below.

• Information on registering and sending GMAT scores
• Information on registering and sending GRE scores

A $100 nonrefundable application fee is due when you submit your online application.

Please review the application requirements for international applicants here:

https://carey.jhu.edu/admissions/international-applicants