Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Usually referred to as JHU, the John Hopkins University is one of the private research institutes in United States. It is located in Baltimore in the state of Maryland.

Brief Background

Founded in 1857, the university was named after the deceased donor John Hopkins and has since then has a pronounced goal of advancement of research in education. In addition the university is also known for its secular policies and sponsorship of women in the field of education. All the time, the educational institution pioneered concept of modern research in the country. It is now ranked among the top research universities across the globe.

Campus Features

Besides the main campus at Maryland, the university also has its campuses in Washington D.C, China, Singapore, and Italy. Its indigenous campuses are -

School of arts and sciences established in 1876;
School of education 1909; and
School of engineering, 1913; all the three in Homewood;
School of Nursing, 1889;
School of Medicine, 1893; and
School of Public Health, 1916; all the three in East Baltimore;
Peabody Institute, 1857;
School of Business; 2007; both in Downtown Baltimore;
School of advanced International Studies, 1943, Washington D.C; and
Applied Physics Laboratory, 1942, Laurel Maryland.
Overseas campuses are located at -

NSF or the National Science Foundation ranked the university as No.1 among all the universities in United States in respect of spending on research and development studies in total science, engineering, and medical streams. No less than 33 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated to the University.

Rankings

One of the top research universities of United States, John Hopkins University ranks among top 25 universities in the country in the ranking given by all leading organizations including ARWU World; Times, U.S News & World Report, and WM National University. It has earned laurels as one of the best universities imparting training in medical science, biology and biomedical science.

Academic Programs

University offers academic programs in biological and biomedical Science, engineering, human development, family studies, humanities, health science, international affairs, and mathematical science and in each of these disciplines the university ranks among top 10 in the country and top 25 in the world.

One of the top research universities, not only in United States but the entire world, the university hopes to further extend its campuses overseas.