Johns Hopkins University Reviews

"The MBA program at the Carey Business School is great! I love the knowledgeable professors who give engaging lectures and challenging coursework. My colleagues are very bright and hardworking so it makes it easier to be driven here."

"The school is great for people who are looking to get into public health. The downfall is that a lot of the teachers aren't very accessible so if you are struggling with coursework, they won't always be open or willing to meet with you in person. The major downfall is the cost of the institution and lack of aid available in the form of scholarships, grants, or tuition waivers. I am in a lot of debt because of this school."

"The Master of Arts in Teaching program at Johns Hopkins is definitely a worthwhile program for those looking for teacher preparation. The program is one year and very time intensive. Students participate in student teaching internships while simultaneously taking graduate level courses. The coursework and student teaching complement each other, the majority of the instructors are exceptional and supportive, and the cohort format allows for deep bonds to be created among classmates. Everyone from my graduating class got a great job within two months of graduating (before the school year started). The only complaint I have with the program is some disorganization and communication issues with administration, but from what I hear of other grad programs this is a very common issue."

"SAIS has been one of the best decisions I have made! Classmates are smart and well-informed, professors are approachable and professional. The environment is uplifting and collaborative."

"Some of the cons are based on the school's location of east Baltimore, which is not a very safe area. The pros are it is one of the best schools in the country for biomedical graduate programs."

"Johns Hopkins SAIS offers an incredible network and a rigorous education. I highly recommend the program."

"My department is fantastic! The faculty members are always willing to help and give advice. It's a social campus with a good work/life balance."

"pros: excellent professors, great library, great students cons: Baltimore is not very suitable for living"

"My graduate program gives me a view of the Intelligence Community I didn't have before. I enjoy the instructors and students."

"Pro: Very supportive, guides it's students through the graduate process well. Con: Very "hand-holdy", doesn't give students much freedom."

"Pros: 1) Incredible network 2) High quality faculty 3) Brand name 4) Excellent career center Cons: 1) Moco campus is shutting down."

"The Neuroscience graduate program is very social and cohesive. The department has a long history of famous discoveries and scientists, many of whom are current professors. There is a lot of translational research, and some labs work directly with patients. The department is physically spilt between two locations. Most systems neuroscience labs are on the beautiful main campus. Most of the cellular neuroscience labs are on the medical campus, which includes the main hospital centers but is also in a worse neighborhood. There are free shuttles that goes between the campuses and to the popular neighborhoods."

"The classes are very interesting, and the professors are incredibly helpful. The classes are expensive though and financial aid/payment plans are difficult."

"Pros - fantastic curriculum, international name recognition and classes. Cons - expensive!"

"The basic sciences programs are extremely strong at Hopkins. The neuroscience program is especially amazing. The people are extremely are friendly and the courses are well organized."

"Johns Hopkins is consistently ranked as one of the top graduate program in the Neurosciences and its the quality of research here that brings this school over-the-top. There are researchers tackling a broad set of problems with the latest technology. The facilities and collaboration among labs allows pursuit of (almost) any question. This university has the tools you need to succeed. That being said, Baltimore is not known for being a safe city. While campus security patrols regularly, muggings and thefts occur on campus a little too frequently. It's best to keep your valuables out of sight when walking in Baltimore. There are plenty of things to do here and the areas near the inner harbor and living quarters for students tend to be much safer than down by the medical school campus. Overall, if you want to tackle big scientific questions, this is the place for you."

"The program is great but extremely traditional. Expect to spend a lot of time in class during your first year. Faculty are accessible but you have to seek them out."

"Very knowledgable professors, lots of top notch research being done. Very high impact. Most professors are poor teachers though, so classes aren't often that useful."

"I'm excited to be in the part-time MBA program at Johns Hopkins University! The professors are extremely knowledgeable and considerate, my colleagues are driven, and the course material is challenging and intriguing. There are great resources available for support and it is wonderful!"

"Great, approachable faculty and a chance to work at the premier medical institution on the planet with great access to a broad range of topics. Faculty contacts outside academia are limiting and career exploration is just starting to fan out. Course offerings are modest which lightens the workload but leaves one wanting for more strenuous classes found in other programs. But its the cheapest big city living in the nation and a wonderfully vibrant, happening city with great proximity to DC and NYC."