Students at Johns Hopkins SAIS are encouraged to study with purpose and tailor their coursework to align with their career interests. Learning from world-renowned faculty across three global campuses in Washington D.C., Bologna, Italy, and Nanjing, China, provides students with a strong understanding of economics and theories of international relations, as well as regional expertise, diplomatic skills, language proficiency, and the capacity to apply theory to real-world challenges. Johns Hopkins SAIS’ three campuses are strategically located to better understand the rebalancing of the world: the economic growth of Asia, the political and demographic changes in Europe, and the evolving role of the United States in the world. Through a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum strongly rooted in the study of international relations, economics, and regional studies, Johns Hopkins SAIS students are prepared to address the multifaceted challenges of the world today. With more than twenty regional and policy areas to choose from, students are encouraged to customize their academic coursework to align with their career interests. The SAIS language program trains students to gain foreign language proficiency to discuss and debate important policy issues, while also expanding professional opportunities overseas. Whether you are discussing expansion strategy with global partners, using diplomacy to mitigate regional conflict, or connecting with underserved populations on humanitarian missions, using a native language to communicate will open doors to cultures and countries. Journalists, politicians, academics, and the private sector turn to Johns Hopkins SAIS as a source for timely policy analysis. Scholars from our research centers and institutes analyze difficult foreign policy issues while convening academics, policymakers and leaders of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to debate alongside students.