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Johns Hopkins University is a private research university located in Baltimore, Maryland, widely recognized as a pioneer of the modern research university model in the United States. With approximately 27,000 students, Hopkins is best known for its world-leading programs in medicine, public health, biomedical engineering, and international studies. The Bloomberg School of Public Health and the School of Medicine are among the most influential in the world.
The Homewood campus in Baltimore provides a defined, residential collegiate environment, while the university's medical campus and Applied Physics Laboratory extend its reach. Campus life balances intense academic work with a growing social scene and strong Division III and Division I athletics programs. Baltimore offers a diverse, affordable urban setting with access to Washington, D.C. Admissions are highly selective, and Hopkins attracts students who are driven by intellectual curiosity, research ambition, and a desire to make a tangible impact on the world.
Hopkins graduates are leaders in medicine, public health, research, and international affairs, supported by an alumni network that spans the globe. The university's emphasis on undergraduate research means students often publish and present alongside faculty. A tour with a current Blue Jay can help you understand the intensity and rewards of the Hopkins experience, from the research labs to the social scene, and what it means to study at one of the world's great research universities.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led Johns Hopkins University campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current Johns Hopkins student of your choice.
