Johns Hopkins University, commonly known as Johns Hopkins, is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1876, it was the first university in the United States to emphasize research alongside teaching, a model that has become standard for modern research universities.
The university was founded with a bequest from Johns Hopkins, a wealthy Baltimore merchant and banker, who died childless in 1873. He left more than $7 million to establish two institutions: a university and a hospital, both bearing his name. The university opened its doors in 1876, making it one of the first coeducational universities in the country.
From its inception, Johns Hopkins University was committed to:
The university's main campus is located in the Homewood neighborhood of Baltimore, known for its Georgian architecture. Other campuses include:
Johns Hopkins University is renowned for its research output: