About WSE

It's an exciting time to be an engineer – especially at Johns Hopkins. The Whiting School is pushing the frontiers of new areas of research —from computer vision to the security of electronic medical records to tissue engineering. Our students are mentored by world-class faculty as they collaborate across disciplines and conduct independent research. Our campus, with its Georgian architecture and tree-lined walks—in the heart of a bustling city—provides an ideal environment for students to explore, understand, invent, and excel.

Outstanding Academics

WSE teaches students to think creatively while drawing upon mathematics and scientific principles to tackle difficult, real-world problems.

• Nineteen full-time degree programs in 9 academic departments.
• A popular minor in entrepreneurship and management, and two new minors in robotics and engineering for sustainable development.
• Sixteen part-time master’s degree and certificate programs.
• Unrivaled opportunities for undergraduates to conduct research.
• Undergraduate student/faculty ratio is 9:1

World-Class Faculty

Our faculty, leaders in their fields, oversee world-renowned laboratories, publish extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and receive wide recognition for their work through competitive funding, honors, and awards.

• 118 academic and 25 research faculty, 28 associated research scientists and engineers
• In 2012, faculty received NSF CAREER, Office of Naval Research Young Investigator, and Presidential Early Career (PECASE) Awards.
• 400 part-time faculty, working professionals, in the Engineering for Professionals program

Vibrant Students

Our students are among the most highly qualified and intellectually driven in the world. They come to Johns Hopkins from nearly every U.S. state and dozens of countries.

Undergraduates: 1,663

• From 49 states
• and 46 countries

Graduate (full-time): 917

• From 40 states
• From 42 countries

Engineering for Professionals (part-time):

• Master’s & Certificate 2,370

Groundbreaking Research

Our academic programs integrate education and research, extending human innovation to some of the world’s toughest problems

• Received $61.4 million in federal research dollars in FY2012
• WSE’s 19 major research centers and institutes include the new Johns Hopkins Systems Institute and the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute, launched in 2012
• 70% of engineering undergrads participate in research

Committed Alumni

Whiting alumni remain loyal and committed to our mission. They serve on advisory boards, host events, mentor students, and contribute their time and philanthropic support.

• Notable alums: Michael R. Bloomberg ’64, Electrical Engineering, Mayor of New York City, founder and president of Bloomberg LP; WillardHackerman ’38, BS Civil Engineering, President and CEO of Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Jeong H. Kim ’82, BS Technical Mangement, President of Bell Telephone Laboratories; John C. Malone, PhD ’64, Industrial Engineering, Chairman of Liberty Media.