Georgetown University is a private Jesuit research university in Washington, DC, and the oldest Catholic university in the US. It is best known for international affairs, law, business and public policy, with embassies, Congress and the World Bank a short ride away. Choose it for a top-25 US degree in the capital's policy and diplomacy world.
Washington, DC, United States
Official website: georgetown.edu
#301
Top 25 (U.S. News)
No. 1 master's in international relations (Foreign Policy)
Top 25 US MBA (U.S. News)
$62,000 – $70,000
International students, undergraduate and most master's programmes
$22,000 – $28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on georgetown.edu before you apply.
Master of Science in Foreign Service
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 100
MBA (McDonough School of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 100
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
11 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 100
Master of Public Policy
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 100
MS Data Science and Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BS Foreign Service
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 100
School of Foreign Service — the top-ranked international affairs programme in the world.
Washington, DC — the State Department, World Bank and IMF are within a few miles of campus.
Georgetown Law — one of the largest and most respected law schools in the US.
Founded in 1789 — the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the US.
Graduates join the State Department, World Bank, UN, McKinsey, Deloitte and Capitol Hill offices.
McDonough MBA graduates report median base salaries above USD 130,000.
Foreign Service alumni include heads of state, ambassadors and senior diplomats worldwide.
STEM-designated analytics master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Undergrad
10 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The hilltop campus sits above the Potomac in the historic Georgetown neighbourhood, with Healy Hall's Gothic spires at its centre and the law school downtown near the Capitol.
Washington is a walkable capital with free museums, embassies and the largest concentration of policy jobs in the US. Rent is among the highest in the country, though internships are plentiful.
Form I-20 issued by Georgetown
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, Early Action closes 1 November 2026 and Regular Decision closes 10 January 2027. Graduate deadlines vary by school: the Foreign Service and public policy master's close in January, and McDonough's MBA runs rounds from September to April.
Georgetown admits undergraduates for the fall (late August) only. Nearly all graduate programmes, including foreign service, public policy, the MBA and analytics, are fall entry as well. A few professional programmes accept spring applicants, so check your programme's page.
You need an F-1 student visa. The Office of Global Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Foreign service, the McDonough MBA, business analytics, public policy and data science attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a strong bachelor's degree, TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0-7.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is highly selective, with an acceptance rate around 12%.
Georgetown offers need-based financial aid to a small number of international undergraduates, and admission for them is need-aware. Graduate scholarships are awarded by each school on merit; the Foreign Service and McDonough schools both offer partial tuition awards. Check each school's financial aid page for current details.
