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Master of Arts

Candidates apply for all programs using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that official hard copies of these documents be sent to the Admissions Office in Washington, D.C. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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Masters of Arts in International Affairs

Candidates are able to apply using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that hard copies of these documents be sent to the Admissions Office in Washington, D.C. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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Master of Arts in International Studies

College graduates with an advanced level of Chinese language proficiency may apply to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center's master's program.

Candidates are able to apply using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that hard copies of these documents be sent to the relevant Admissions Office. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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Master of International Public Policy

Candidates are able to apply using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that hard copies of these be sent to the relevant Admissions Office. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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Doctor of Philosophy

Candidates are able to apply using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that hard copies of these be sent to the relevant Admissions Office. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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Diploma in International Studies

Candidates are able to apply using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that hard copies of these documents be sent to the SAIS Office of Admisssions in Washington. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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Certificate in Chinese and American Studies

College graduates with an advanced level of Chinese language proficiency may apply to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center’s certificate program.

Candidates are able to apply using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that hard copies of these be sent to the relevant Admissions Office. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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Hopkins-Nanjing Center Five-Semester Options

College graduates with an advanced level of Chinese language proficiency may apply to the HNC Certificate/SAIS M.A. Five-Semester Program.

Candidates are able to apply using our online system. All materials, including statements of purpose and letters of recommendation, can be submitted online except for scores on standardized tests and academic transcripts. We ask that hard copies of these be sent to the relevant Admissions Office. In addition, candidates applying for financial aid may have to submit hard copies of supporting documents.

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