Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The Mathematics BA/MA lets an advanced student earn both degrees within four years of undergraduate study by applying some courses to both.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 4 years (BA and MA) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Students complete four graduate Mathematics courses beyond the undergraduate major core, including one or more from the Topology/Geometry category, all with a grade of B- or better.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply with the standard graduate application by April 30 of the junior year with an official transcript, statement of purpose and one letter of recommendation from a Mathematics faculty member. GRE not required; application fee waived. Requires a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 in 400-level mathematics courses taken at JHU and candidacy for undergraduate honors. Graduate student financial support is not available to BA/MA candidates.

Entry is for the fall semester. First-year applicants apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision, using the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir.

Transfer students are accepted into the entering sophomore and junior classes for the fall semester only.

First-year deadlines for entry in 2027: Early Decision I November 1, 2026 (financial aid November 15, 2026; decision December 11, 2026; reply January 15, 2027); Early Decision II January 2, 2027 (decision February 12, 2027; reply February 26, 2027); Regular Decision January 2, 2027 (decision March 24, 2027; reply May 1, 2027). Financial aid deadline for Early Decision II and Regular Decision is January 15, 2027.

Transfer application deadline is March 1, 2027, financial aid deadline March 15, 2027, decision release May 14, 2027 and reply-by date June 1, 2027. Applicants apply through the Common Application for Transfer.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70, or a fee waiver. Johns Hopkins requires standardized testing (SAT or ACT scores, self-reported or official) for first-year applicants.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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