Johns Hopkins University - SAIS Summer Programs

  United States

Washington D.C.

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 1-July 22

Description: Summer Courses provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of international relations and enhance their topical, theoretical and practical knowledge of global issues. Courses are offered in international relations, economics, policy studies, development, conflict management, strategic and regional studies, and more. Structured for the working professional, classes are scheduled two evenings each week. Students can earn four graduate-level credits per course.

Summer Certificates are designed to help students and professionals gain academic credentials without pursuing a full degree as they advance their careers. The Certificate in International Studies and the Certificate in International Development are offered to candidates who successfully complete a series of four Summer Courses. Students can earn a certificate in as few as two summers by working at a rigorous pace or over an extended period of time.

Summer Language Institute at SAIS is unique for emphasizing political, economic and international topics. Students may enroll in one intensive evening course in Arabic, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese or Political Russian at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level.

English as a Second Language prepares international students and professionals to communicate effectively in English-speaking academic and business environments. To complement daily morning language instruction, students participate in afternoon seminars and class trips to learn about the diverse political, cultural and social landscape of the United States.

Highlights: The Summer Language Institute provides intensive language courses emphasizing political, economic and international topics in Arabic, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Political Russian. In addition to receiving formal classroom instruction, students have access to SAIS's Multimedia Center to explore the languages through interactive technology and software programs.

University Attributes: The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of the Johns Hopkins University is one of the world's leading graduate schools devoted to the study of international relations.

Whether you are a student or a professional, our summer graduate courses allow you to enhance your topical, theoretical and practical knowledge of global issues. Classes are small and held during convenient evening hours in a condensed eight-week term. ESL and International Issues classes meet during the day.

SAIS Summer Programs provides an ideal opportunity to complement a summer internship, prepare for future graduate-level work, build professional skills, learn another language or explore new ares of interest.

Our Washington D.C., campus is located along Embassy Row-a few blocks from Dupont Circle stop and withing walking distance of federal offices, international organizations, embassies, research institutions, multinational corporations, museums, shops and restaurants.

So this summer, enroll at SAIS and prepare at a premier university in one of the world's finest cities.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: varies by course, term and year

Late Registration Fee: USD 35. Applications must include this fee if postmarked after the application deadline (usually at the end of April) for the Summer Courses and Summer Language Institute or May 4 for ESL and American Studies.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-5

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Summer Programs's Mission Statement: To provide a professional education that simultaneously adheres to the highest standards of scholarship and takes a practical approach to training students for international leadership. To conduct scholarly research related to the concerns of public and private institutions of the United States and governments of other countries and disseminate that research to a broad audience concerned with foreign relations. To offer mid-career educational opportunities for those already working in international affairs.

Year Founded: 1944