International Students

The School of Nursing takes great pride in being world-renowned for nursing education. Below are answers to common questions concerning international applicants to the School of Nursing.  If you would like any additional information you can use the following resources:

• Office of International Student, Faculty, & Staff Services
• Online information request form
• Ask Admissions

Hopkins International Applicant Definition

International applicants are non-citizens or legal permanent residents (Green Card holder) of the United States. If you are a citizen of another country (and not a U.S. permanent resident) and attend high school in the U.S., you are considered an international applicant.

Transcript Evaluation

All international transcripts must be evaluated, course-by-course, by World Education Services (WES) or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Evaluations should be sent the Office of Admissions and Student Services.

Registered Nurses may also have their international transcripts evaluated, course-by-course, by Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).

Standardized Test Requirements

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required of applicants whose native language is not English. If you attend an English language college/university but do not speak English at home, you should take TOEFL. The School of Nursing would like to see applicants with the following scores, 600 or higher on the written exam, or 100 or higher on the Internet-based exam.

Licensure in the State of Maryland

Current Registered Nurses must successfully complete the NCLEX, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, in order to practice clinical nursing within the United States. Due to required clinical experiences, students must take the NCLEX in Maryland prior to entering the program. Maryland Board of Nursing

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Demands placed upon our limited University resources make us unable to extend financial assistance to citizens of other countries. All non-permanent citizens are required to submit official documents in English showing proof of funding.

International students may be able to borrow through private education loan programs, however, they must apply with a creditworthy co-borrower who is also a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Supplemental Loans

U.S. Employment Opportunities

There are no guarantees of employment for any graduates regardless of citizenship. Current immigration laws do have an impact on hiring practices.

Online Courses

Students sponsored by Johns Hopkins for F-1 or J-1 student status must maintain full-time enrollment status. Additionally, immigration regulations require students to be enrolled in classroom instruction. Only one online/distance course may be counted towards the minimum required courses in any term. Due to these restrictions, some degree programs in the School of Nursing do not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. More