 The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of The Johns Hopkins University is a preeminent school for graduate education in international affairs. In its seventh decade, SAIS remains committed to a pedagogy that combines theory with practical training in a curriculum emphasizing the belief that economics, foreign language and regional studies are essential companions to the study of international relations.
SAIS maintains a renowned faculty of scholars/practitioners who offer students a superb education while also finding time for impressive scholarship and public policy engagement. Leaders in their respective fields, SAIS faculty provide expertise as well as salient commentary on the major issues of the day. The abundance of speakers, conferences and special events hosted by our school encourages members of the SAIS community to interact with political leaders, scholars and professionals engaged in global issues. With locations in Washington, D.C., Bologna, Italy, and Nanjing, China, SAIS affords students unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. The independent nature of SAIS as an institution focused solely on graduate education ensures rigorous academic and professional training with the added stature and opportunities that flow from being part of The Johns Hopkins University. SAIS benefits from thousands of alumni who are active in the international arena and who hold leadership positions in business, government, international organizations, think tanks, institutions of higher education and journalism. Indeed, SAIS prepares students for careers in all three vital sectors of modern society: public, nonprofit and private. The school's myriad of strengths draws vibrant and talented students from around the world who are anxious to take advantage of its exceptional education. We believe a SAIS education is both a national and a global resource. Professionals in today's government, business and noprofit arenas increasingly require the economic, cultural and global expertise to operate across national boundaries or in international settings. At SAIS, students are immersed in an environment that equips them for these challenges. In economics, we study the underpinnings of the international economy, knowledge essential for professionals embarking on careers in the era of globalization. In our language programs, we develop the technical and cultural skills necessary for effective professional written and oral communication. In our regional programs, we examine the contemporary histories and cultures of societies to prepare our students for the importance of diversity in an increasingly interconnected world. The SAIS education in international relations offers our students the professional knowledge and skills needed to develop effective ideas and policies for resolving the issues that challenge states in the modern technological era. As an institution that is known and acclaimed around the globe, SAIS continues to expand its repulation for attracting the best, the brightest and the most adventurous and idealistic of students. Alumni like myself bask in the illuminating halo of being a graduate as well as an active member of the SAIS community. I hope you will find this Web site both helpful and inspirational as you consider your options for graduate education. We welcome your interest. Jessica P. Einhorn '70
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