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School of Advanced International Studies | Johns Hopkins University
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Strategically Located in DC, Europe, and China

400+ Think Tanks

Just steps from organizations that shape the world.

175 foreign embassies, residences, chanceries, and diplomatic missions.

40+ Student Nationalities

Bologna, Italy: gateway to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

14 students per class on average

100% Students Receiving Scholarships

Oldest university partnership between China and US

120K+ volumes housed in top collection on international affairs

Students walking in DC

Washington DC is an excellent backdrop for the study of international relations, with access to thought leaders, policymakers, and media outlets advancing public debate on global issues.

Johns Hopkins SAIS students gather at Dupont Circle

Our location in Dupont Circle is among Washington DC’s most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods.

School Leadership

Learn from world-class scholars and practitioners who are renowned for their scholarship, influence, and networks.

Students and penthouse view

The city of Bologna consistently ranks in the top 10 European cities for quality of life.

Students walking in porticoes

Bologna is a convenient base for securing internships and employment in major capitals across the continent, where our alumni network is well-represented.

Students in class, Bologna

Bologna, Italy offers a strategic gateway to the rest of Europe and to neighboring regions such as North Africa and the Middle East.

Temple and skyline

The city of Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province, former capital of six Chinese dynasties, and just over one hour from Shanghai by train.

Tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and nearby mountains make Nanjing one of the most livable cities in China.

Johns Hopkins SAIS students talking

Hopkins-Nanjing Center students form lasting ties and extensive networks to support one another throughout their careers.

Student activities provide social, cultural, and academic opportunities to understand China from a perspective beyond the classroom.

The Hopkins-Nanjing Center recently celebrated its 30-year legacy as a preeminent Chinese and American institution. The HNC and its graduates have been at the forefront of efforts to build constructive relations between the US and China for over three decades.


Advance Your Career

Our global team of career counselors have a proven track record for connecting talented students with rewarding career opportunities.

231 Unique employers who hired Class of 2022 graduates within six months of graduation.
50% Work in the private sector with firms such as Amazon, Bain & Company, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company.
24% Work in the public sector with employers such as the Food and Drug Administration, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, and U.S. Department of State.
15% Work in the nonprofit sector with organizations such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies, International Food Policy Research Institute, and the U.S. Institute of Peace.
11% Work in the multilateral sector with organizations such as the European Parliament, International Finance Corporation, and World Economic Forum.
Recent Employers of MAIR Graduates
22,000 Influential Johns Hopkins SAIS alumni work across sectors and around the world.