Johns Hopkins UniversityEst. 1876

America’s First Research University

Master’s & Doctorates

As the nation’s leading research university, Johns Hopkins is uniquely positioned to offer a superb graduate experience.

The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences offers more than 40 full-time master’s and doctoral programs spanning the arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences. Our students work directly with world renowned experts in areas such as astronomy and astrophysics, economics, political science, mathematics, and more.

Most doctoral graduate students can expect funding from their admitted department. Amounts and duration can be explored on each program’s website. Find out more about different programs and applications on the Krieger School Graduate Admissions website.

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ProgramCombinedMaster’sDoctorates
AnthropologyPhD
Astronomy and AstrophysicsPhD
BiologyBA/MSPhD
BiophysicsMSPhD
BiotechnologyMS, MSEE
Chemical BiologyPhD
ChemistryPhD
ClassicsBA/MAPhD
Cognitive ScienceMAPhD
CommunicationMA
Cultural Heritage and Museum StudiesMA
Earth and Planetary SciencesPhD
EconomicsMA; MSPhD
Energy Policy, Environmental Studies, and GISMS
EnglishPhD
Film and Media StudiesMA
FrenchPhD
GermanBA/MAPhD
Governmental StudiesMA; MS
HistoryBA/MAPhD
History of ArtBA/MAPhD
History of Science and TechnologyPhD
Humanistic StudiesPhD
Interdisciplinary Humanistic StudiesPhD
International Studies BA/MA
ItalianPhD
Jewish Languages and LiteraturesPhD
Liberal ArtsMLA
MathematicsBA/MAPhD
Molecular and Cellular BiologyBS/MS
Near Eastern StudiesPhD
NeuroscienceBS/MS
Organizational LeadershipMS
PhilosophyBA/MAPhD
PhysicsBA/MA; BS/MAPhD
Political SciencePhD
PsychologyPhD
Public HealthBA/Master’s
SociologyPhD
Spanish and PortuguesePhD
Writing and Science WritingMA
Writing SeminarsMFA