Johns Hopkins University Reviews

"Tell us about your college experience.Overall I am satisfied with my college experience. I had the chance to explore my academic interests, while being challenged by my professors and peers. The school was a good fit for me socially because people had similar interests and the campus was not too big. I also enjoyed the chance to learn how to live without my parents.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?No, I would have chosen an easier degree to major in. However, it still would have been in the sciences.What advice can you offer other students?Take advantage of the opportunities in your college, go to office hours, explore new interests, and get out of your comfort zone every now and then."

"The CBID program is amazing at providing real educational opportunities in medical device design and business, with regular access to some of the world's best professors and physicians. All of the work done is directly aimed at creating a successful outcome and learning experience. The program is very intense (sleep is a non-priority) but very rewarding. It also boasts an immersive global health education to teach the full spectrum of issues facing the world of medicine today. Living is generally more expensive in Baltimore compared to the previous cities I have lived in, but it is manageable. I consider my self very fortunate to have this opportunity and will make the most of it."

"There is so much freedom to take classes that interest you and count towards your graduate degree. If you graduated from Hopkins in mechanical engineering for undergrad you can get your master's degree in one year. The courses are challenging and there are lots of opportunities for research. A con is the guidance you receive from faulty is scarce and not super helpful. You definitely have to have an idea of what you want and be self motivating. I think above all, what I learned from the Hopkins engineering program is how to learn on my own and feel confident in being able to teach myself."

"The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's program is very demanding and intensive. It also provides excellent courses with exceptional professors. I feel that attending the Bloomberg School of Public Health will provide numerous opportunities for me throughout my professional life."

"This graduate program explores the innovation and design process for medical device development. The hours are long (7am to 7pm daily average without homework/assignments), but well worth the investment. Student groups develop two medical devices ready for market within one year, one domestic and one global health. This program also provides travel abroad experience and exposure to current medical device designers and clinicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital."

"Great faculty, great location for international relations"

"One of the best IR/Econ programs in the nation. The brain power at this school is unparalleled!"

"My program is part-time which allows me to work in the field that I am also studying, which I think enhances the educational experience. It does not allow me to get to know my classmates as well who have a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds that I might benefit from networking with, but it is still a good trade off to me."

"It's among the top programs in IR with outstanding faculty and excellent curricula. The unique language training program really sets this school apart from the other IR grad programs. Additionally, the tangible quantitative skills from the International Economics concentration required for all students allows immense flexibility in career opportunities and strong marketability in job searches. The financial aid is somewhat weak and the student body is a bit young. Overall, an excellent program."

"Excellent experience so far, a great deal of support, great professors, and outstanding fellow students. Overall a great program."

"The Masters in Biotechnology and Health Science Intensive Program is excellent for students who are determined to attend medical school and are passionate about the sciences, but need to boost their credentials before applying. The Health Sciences Intensive program takes a novel approach to training aspiring physicians via the 360 approach that combines courses in leadership and communication with core advanced level science courses and MCAT preparation."

"The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering graduate program at Johns Hopkins provides the student with insight into cutting-edge research in the areas of interfacial science, biomaterials and biotechnology, and nanomaterials and nanotechnology. The faculty and advisers are world reknown for their academic and professional experiences and serve as excellent guides into the post-graduate world."

"Excellent music education. Outstanding faculty. Financial aide is low."

"This is an amazing school and amazing program. High quality and worth the investment."

"I am greatly looking forward to my time at Johns Hopkins University as a graduate student. The program I am enrolling in is directly related to my job and has a phenomenal reputation, and I expect to be much better off because of the program."

"The program in Epidemiology is high quality, especially considering that Hopkins is the number 1 program in Public Health."

"Great program with a very strong focus on developing a skilled and respectful manager Coursework includes on-site student residency and technology valuation which are key to establishing a manager with an entrepreneurial spirit. Cons include lack of cheap residential options close to school, however, many options are available near Mt. Vernon and Charles village areas with decent connectivity"

"Excellent graduate school but very expensive."

"I am doing the part-time, joint degree between the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the MBA. While there is some crossover in the actual content I am learning, the two programs could not be more different. For one, the semesters are different; the Krieger School has 13-week semesters, whereas the Carey School has 8-week semesters. The effect for me as a part time student who is working full time is that while the 13 week is drawn out, with a good balance of reading and assignments, the 8-week classes feel very rushed and stressful. I think the pacing is also reflected in how the professors teach. The professors at the Krieger School have been top notch: challenging, engaged, accessible, and experienced. While I do not question the experience of most of my professors at Carey, having to cram longer courses into 8 weeks gives the effect of cranking out assignments. The advisors for both degrees have been stellar - very communicative and helpful, and I very appreciate their support. The program is certainly academically rigorous, and for the most part, I have been able to apply what I have learned directly to my job. I look forward to the rest of it."

"This is a one of a kind graduate program which prepares its students for the medical device design industry. They teach you how to go from bedside to bench top to bedside for both developing and developed countries."