Maestría en Gobierno

Bring about meaningful change and advance your career with a master’s degree in government. This flexible program equips you with practical skills for solving today’s governmental, political, and policymaking challenges.

If you’re looking to make a difference in Washington, D.C., impact lives across the United States, or effect change around the world, you may benefit from deepening your knowledge of politics and government.

The Johns Hopkins Master of Arts in Government program, based in the most politically connected city in the world, combines theory with the practical skills needed for today’s evolving workplace.

Learn, collaborate, and network with a community of peers coming from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Our students work in leadership positions on Capitol Hill, at government agencies, and in the private and nonprofit sectors.

Advance Your Career

Whether you are looking to take your existing career to the next level or change direction, the MA in Government program will deepen your understanding, broaden your skills, and allow you to make a profound impact on the political system—and in your professional life.

Study on Your Terms

The program offers a flexible schedule with start dates in the fall, spring, or summer. You can attend evening classes in Washington, D.C., or take some or all of your courses online.

Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 and ranked seventh among national universities in 2022 by U.S. News and World Report , is a top-tier research university with campus locations in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and committed to cultivating every student’s capacity for lifelong learning, Johns Hopkins fosters independent and original research and strives to bring the benefits of discovery to the world. The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs division offers professional graduate degree programs for adults seeking flexibility, career advancement, and personal enrichment.