School of Advanced International Studies

Johns Hopkins University

Become a Leader the World Needs


Johns Hopkins SAIS prepares students to understand complex global challenges and turn that knowledge into action.


Through a combination of international affairs, economics, regional expertise, and hands-on learning, students develop the skills needed to lead across government, business, nonprofits, and international organizations.


With campuses in Washington, D.C., Bologna, and Nanjing, SAIS offers a truly global educational experience.


Students learn from leading scholars and practitioners while building a worldwide network that spans more than 20,000 alumni working at the forefront of international affairs.

A Global Education, Three Distinct Experiences

Study at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, D.C., Bologna, or Nanjing and gain the global perspective, cross-cultural experience, and international network needed to lead in an increasingly interconnected world.


Living in Washington DC


Living in Bologna


Living in Nanjing


Where SAIS Can Take You

Experience SAIS Europe in Bologna, where a globally diverse community, international mobility opportunities, and world-class faculty prepare students for careers in diplomacy, policy, international organizations, and global affairs.

Discover how SAIS students at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center gain a unique U.S.-China perspective through an immersive academic partnership that brings together students from around the world to study one of the most important international relationships of our time.

From Washington, D.C. to Bologna and Nanjing, SAIS gives students the global perspective, practical skills, and professional connections needed to launch international careers.

Design Your SAIS Experience

Doctorate of International

Build Focused Expertise

International Affairs

Expertise, rigor and excellence



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Public Service Scholarships




The Public Service Fellows and Scholars Program supports exceptional students committed to careers in government, non-profits, international organizations, and mission-driven private sector roles

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