Johns Hopkins University (JHU), founded in 1876 in Baltimore, Maryland, is America’s first research university and a global leader in higher education, particularly recognized for its integration of teaching and research[1][2][4]. Named after philanthropist Johns Hopkins, whose historic $7 million endowment established the institution, JHU pioneered the research university model in the United States, which combines rigorous scholarship with practical innovation[2][4]. The university operates across multiple campuses in Maryland and Washington, D.C., with international centers in Italy, China, and Singapore, serving over 24,000 students in more than 260 programs spanning arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health professions[1][5]. Its selectivity is high, with an acceptance rate around 7.5% and admitted students typically ranking in the top 10% of their high school class[3][5]. Johns Hopkins is renowned for its leadership in biomedical engineering, ranked #1 nationally, and holds top positions in biocomputer science, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence[3][7][9]. The Whiting School of Engineering exemplifies this with decades of pioneering work in medical device development in collaboration with the nearby Johns Hopkins Hospital[3]. The university has produced 27 Nobel laureates, including former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, and has been the leading recipient of federal research funding for over 40 years, fostering breakthroughs in medicine, public health, and technology[1][2][4]. Notable achievements include innovations like CPR, water purification, corrective heart surgery for infants, and public health interventions such as vitamin A supplementation and seat belt advocacy[4]. Its commitment to undergraduate research is exceptional, with over 90% of students involved in research projects, contributing to its ranking among the top U.S. institutions for innovation, social mobility, and academic excellence[7]. JHU’s global outlook is strengthened by a diverse international community and extensive globa