International Applicants

You must submit an official record of academic performance for the equivalent of 9th, 10th, and 11th grades under the U.S. system. Please include any certificates, diplomas, or examination results marking the completion of secondary education or preparation for higher education (i.e., O- or A-level or IB exam results).

Yes. All official documents must be accompanied by a verified English translation if the original document is not in English.

You may leave the section blank on your application if your school does not use GPAs or class rank. We look at all the different parts of your application and its context to determine match, so you will not be disadvantaged during our review process.

Standardized testing is optional at Hopkins through the 2025-2026 application year. This means if you are applying to Hopkins as part of the class entering in the fall of 2024, 2025, or 2026, you will not need to submit test scores to be considered for admission.

TOEFL, IELTS, the Duolingo English Test (DET), or the Cambridge English Exam are recommended for applicants whose primary language is not English or students who have not attended an English language school for the last three years.

View Standardized Testing for more details.

Yes. We have admissions counselors who are assigned to regions all over the world and are familiar with the educational systems of their assigned region. You can find your regional admissions counselor here.

Yes. Need-based and merit scholarships are available for international applicants, although both types of assistance are limited. If you anticipate needing any financial assistance throughout your four years at Hopkins, you must apply for financial aid as a first-year applicant.

For more information, visit Tuition & Aid.

Hopkins is need-aware for international students, meaning that financial circumstances are considered in the admissions process. Hopkins meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, including international students. About 10% of international students receive financial aid.

If you anticipate needing any financial assistance throughout your four years at Hopkins, you must apply for financial aid as a first-year applicant.

If you are an international student and think you will need financial aid, you must indicate this on the admissions application and submit the CSS Profile. See Application Deadlines & Requirements for a full list of important dates. If you cannot cover the cost of the CSS Profile as an international student, please reach out to your regional admissions counselor. We do not provide fee waivers for international applicants completing the CSS Profile.

International citizens who indicate that they are applying for financial aid must submit the International Student Certification of Finances (COF) form that they access through their application portal.

International citizens who are not applying for financial aid do not need to submit the COF unless admitted to the university. In that case, these students must submit the COF Form before the deadline. They will not be able to enroll in the university without the submission and acceptance of these supplemental materials.

International students who do not apply for financial aid as a first-year applicant will not be able to apply for aid later.

Need-blind means a student’s ability to pay is not a factor the admissions committee considers. Hopkins is need-blind for domestic applicants, which includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, students with DACA or undocumented status, and other eligible non-citizens. If a student holds U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status while living outside of the U.S., they will still be considered in a need-blind review process where their admissions decision will be considered independent of their financial circumstances. 

Hopkins is need-aware for international citizens (who do not hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status) that apply for financial aid. This means financial circumstances are considered in the admissions process. Hopkins still promises to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, including international students.  

No, international students cannot apply for financial aid after admissions decisions are released. If you are an international student and think you will need financial aid, you must indicate this on your admissions application and submit the CSS Profile by the required deadlines. International students who do not apply for financial aid as a first-year applicant will not be able to apply for aid later.

International students who do not apply for financial aid as a first-year applicant will not be able to apply for aid later. If a family anticipates potential changes in finances, the student should apply for financial aid as a first-year applicant to be considered for financial aid in the following years. 

No, international students cannot apply for need-based scholarships after they receive their admissions decision. If you are an international student and think you will need financial aid, you must indicate this on your admissions application and submit the CSS Profile by the required deadlines. International students who do not apply for financial aid as a first-year applicant will not be able to apply for aid later.

The Certification of Finances form (COF) is a document the admissions committee uses during the need-aware review process for international citizens applying for financial aid. The form is less comprehensive than the CSS Profile and is intended to provide a snapshot of the family’s estimated family contribution. All international citizens requesting financial aid must submit the COF through their applicant portal before the deadline of the decision plan they are applying. 

The CSS Profile is a more comprehensive financial aid application that Student Financial Support uses. Financial aid advisers use information from the CSS Profile when determining a financial aid offer.  

International students applying for financial aid must submit both the COF form and the CSS Profile. 

Check our Application Deadlines and Requirements page to learn more about the deadlines to submit the CSS Profile. 

Any questions about the Certification of Finances form (COF) should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at intlhelp@jhu.edu. 

Inquiries about the CSS Profile and/or related financial aid documents (tax forms, income statements, etc.) should be directed to Student Financial Support. 

Need-based scholarships are based solely on a family’s ability to pay for college. For all international citizens, we promise to meet 100% of a family’s demonstrated need—the difference between the total cost of attendance each year and what a family can pay. We also promise to meet this need without any loans. 

Merit scholarships are based on student achievement both in and outside the classroom. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply to Hopkins, regardless of citizenship or their ability to pay. 

Yes, Hopkins offers a small number of merit scholarships to international citizens each year.  

There is no additional application students need to submit to become eligible for merit scholarships. Our admissions committee automatically considers all applications for merit scholarships. 

Applicants in all decision plans receive the same consideration for financial aid. We promise to meet 100% of a family’s demonstrated need without loans for international citizens admitted in Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision. International citizens are also eligible for merit scholarships in all decision plans.  

To learn more about the benefits of Early Decision, visit our Early Decision page.

If you are unable to complete the CSS Profile, we encourage you to complete our free alternative form, the Johns Hopkins University International Student Financial Aid Application. 

Please allow 5 to 7 days for us to process your application. You can check the status of your International Student Financial Aid Application on your Financial Aid Checklist in your applicant portal. 

Please note the CSS Profile will show as ‘Waived,’ and no further action is required. Student Financial Support will contact you directly if we need the full CSS Profile or any additional supporting documents.

Not all students will submit documentation through IDOC. Students will receive access to IDOC if it has been determined that additional documentation is required. You will be notified by email when IDOC access has been provided. 

Yes. You and your custodial parent (the parent you live with the most) will complete a CSS Profile together. Your noncustodial parent will also need to fill out their own CSS Profile. 

We realize that issues of college support may be complicated in divorced and separated families, and we evaluate each situation individually. If you believe special circumstances exist in your family, please review the CSS Profile Waiver Request for the Noncustodial Parent or contact Student Financial Support if you have additional questions. 

Currently, we do not offer financial aid to international transfer students.

Hopkins does not include loans in our financial aid offers. If you choose to borrow from a lender as part of your financing plan, visit loans options for more information.

Students with an F-1 visa are eligible for on-campus employment but are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year. They may work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer. On-campus employment may also include jobs with employers that are educationally affiliated with Hopkins, such as research work at a Hopkins affiliate.

For more information, visit IOS’ On-Campus Employment.