As a leader in online education, Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals programs open a world of opportunity for you to expand your knowledge wherever you are, on your own time. We understand the unique challenges faced by international students when enrolling in U.S.-based universities. That’s why our online degrees provide international students the flexibility to pursue a graduate degree or certificate from anywhere in the world. With more than 21 programs to choose from, we’ve covered just about any engineering discipline you can imagine. You choose.

Admission Requirements for International Students

International applicants are not required to submit a course-by-course evaluation in order to receive an admissions decision. However, once you are offered admission, you will be expected to provide an official transcript. If your school does not provide transcripts using a third-party/vendor or school official email, you must utilize an approved credential service recognized by NACES. Preferred vendors are listed below. Credential evaluations must be completed after your current degree is conferred. If an evaluation report is dated prior to your degree conferral, you must request a new report. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request official conversion evaluations from you to evaluate your admissions readiness prior to an offer as well.

The following are options for submitting an official degree:

  • Option 1: We prefer World Education Services (WES), and require the ICAP course by course evaluation, if selected.
  • Option 2: We prefer TEC or The Evaluation Company (formerly SpanTran), and recommend utilizing the custom application available to applicants of the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
  • Option 3: If you are unable to request a WES or TEC/SpanTran evaluation, we will accept any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved credential evaluation that provides a course by course evaluation, and includes both the original documents and the evaluation.
  • Option 4: International students who studied at a school in China can utilize China Credentials Service (CSSD/CHESICC); this vendor service provides evaluation reports that include a diploma number and the original transcript documents. This service also provides individual degree and student verification reports, which can be provided in addition to an official transcript emailed by a Registrar Office that does not list degree and date conferred.

English Proficiency

All international applicants must submit proof of their proficiency in English via the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before they can be offered admission.

The TOEFL code for Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals is C559.

A minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (web-based) is required on the TOEFL. For the IELTS, an overall band score of at least 7.0 is required. The admissions office requires official copies of all results.

For more details on when TOEFL will be waived, view the TOEFL Waiver Reference Guide.

International Students and Visa Sponsorship

Engineering for Professionals (EP) programs are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship, and the Form I-20/DS-2019 is not issued for these programs.

Students may enroll in EP programs under the following conditions:

  • U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents may enroll without restriction.
  • Non-immigrants (or non-citizens) already lawfully present in the United States may enroll only if their current immigration status permits full- or part-time study.
  • International students who are not in a U.S. immigration status that permits study may enroll in EP programs in an online format only and must complete all coursework from outside the United States.

EP programs that include required in-person components in the United States are only available to students who already hold an immigration status that independently permits study. Students should not enter the United States in visitor status (B-1/B-2) or under the Visa Waiver Program to complete required academic coursework or residencies. Alternatives to the required in-person components are available to international students to complete their course requirements.

If you have questions about your eligibility to study in an EP program:

  • If your current immigration status is not sponsored by Johns Hopkins University: Please consult your immigration sponsor or your immigration attorney for guidance.
  • If you are, or will be, in a Johns Hopkins University—sponsored immigration status: Please contact the Office of International Services for assistance.

International Student Resources

International students enrolled in the Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals program benefit from a wide range of support services:

Contact us if you have additional questions or need assistance.

“I enjoyed the courses, the course materials, topics, and more than anything, the hands on projects associated with the course. The Professors were all professional and approachable. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone. ”

Albert Fraelich MS, Computer Science