Admissions

The Johns Hopkins SAIS admissions committee takes a holistic approach to reviewing candidates. There is no minimum GPA and no GRE/GMAT scores required to enter the MA in Global Risk (online) program. All aspects of an applicant’s background will be reviewed, including their professional and education history, letters of recommendation and analytical essays.

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The school regularly hosts live, interactive information sessions with details about the program and admissions requirements. See our events page to register for an opportunity to ask our faculty questions. Our admissions staff have also recorded an Application Workshop to help applicants produce the best possible application, including tips on how to craft your resume, personal statement, and analytical essay.

Admissions Checklist

• Application (online)
• Application fee, $85 USD (An application fee waiver may be available)
• Resume/CV
• Analytical essay
  • Reflect on a personal, academic, or professional challenge that you have encountered in your journey towards pursuing a career in international relations. Describe the barriers you faced and how you overcame them. How has this experience shaped your passion for the field and reinforced your commitment to making a positive impact on the world? This essay should be between 400 – 600 words in length.
  • Using your professional and educational experience, please answer how you will combine your background with the MA in Global Risk program to meet your personal and professional goals and why Johns Hopkins SAIS is the right fit for you. Tell us what you hope to achieve with this degree from Johns Hopkins SAIS.
  • Transcripts can be mailed to:
    Johns Hopkins SAIS Admissions
    ATTN: Transcripts
    555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Transcripts can be emailed to:
    Johns Hopkins University SAIS Admissions
    sais.dc.admissions@jhu.edu
  • Applicants must pass with a minimum of 100 on the TOEFL or a minimum of 7 on the IELTS. See our non-US students page for more information about TOEFL and IELTS requirements.

  Tips for Crafting Your Best Application

  Hear from our Admissions team. This presentation dives deep into the following topics:

  • Critical elements of the application including the analytical essay, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation.
  • Factors considered in the review process, such as your writing skills, academic and professional background.