OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering (Ranked #1 in USA)
Consistently ranked the #1 Biomedical Engineering doctoral program in the world, integrating advanced engineering principles with clinical discovery across JHU's medical campuses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, math, or biology with top 5% GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required / not considered
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior laboratory research experience, conference abstracts or journal manuscripts
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from research supervisors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% tuition waiver + $44,000/year stipend + comprehensive medical & dental insurance
- Application fee
- $75
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Covered by departmental fellowship and NIH training grants)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Annual Fall admissions deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Johns Hopkins University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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