Master of Arts


in International Studies

How to Apply

Instructions

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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Important Dates

  1. Chinese language proficiency exam deadline
    Jan21
  2. MAIS application deadline, including HNC financial aid application
    Feb1
  3. FAFSA submission deadline if applying for financial aid
    Feb1
  4. Mid March: Admissions decisions notification
    Mar15
  5. Admitted student reply deadline
    Apr21

Application Checklist

A complete application includes:

  • Application form
  • Essays (2)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Résumé or CV
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Chinese language proficiency test score
  • GRE or GMAT
  • TOEFL or IELTS (non-native English speakers only)

Mailing Address

Send hard-copy application materials (e.g. transcripts, paper recommendations) to:

Hopkins-Nanjing Center
Washington Support Office

The Paul H. Nitze School
of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
1740 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Note transcripts must be sealed to be considered official.  Letters of recommendations must still be sealed in their original envelope.

Admissions Questions

If you have questions about the application process or your qualifications, call 1.800.362.6546 or 202.663.5800, or email nanjing@jhu.edu.

Reapplying to the HNC

To reapply, please read and follow these instructions. Reapplicants must note that they are reapplying and indicate previous application dates on the application.

The HNC Office of International Admissions retains application files for two years after a decision is rendered. Candidates who applied for the 2011 and 2012 academic years do not have to resubmit all materials and can follow this checklist:

  • Application fee
  • Online application form
  • Updated Résumé/CV
  • One new re-applicant essay: How have you improved your candidacy since your last application? This essay should be no more than, 1000 words in length.
  • HNC Financial Aid Application (if applying for financial aid)
  • An updated FAFSA (if applying for financial aid)
  • Transcript(s) of any additional courses you have taken since you last applied (include grades not finalized at the time of your last application)
  • One new recommendation letter, preferably from your current employer. If you have already used your current employer for a recommendation, choose someone else in a supervisory role or a client

An applicant whose dossier is no longer on file (who applied for an academic year before 2011-12) must resubmit all materials.

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