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Georgetown University: Degrees, Scholarships & Faculty Guide

Georgetown University, founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C., is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit research university in the United States. Positioned at the epicentre of global diplomacy, constitutional law, and international affairs, Georgetown is world-renowned for the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown Law, and cutting-edge biosecurity research.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Undergraduate or master's degree with superior academic achievement; demonstrated research capability, competitive GRE scores (where required), and faculty alignment.
Language proficiency
TOEFL iBT minimum 100 (sub-scores 22+ in each section) or IELTS Academic minimum 7.5 (no sub-band below 7.0).
Research statement / Proposal
A 500-1,000 word Academic Statement of Purpose outlining research questions, scholarly influences, career aims, and specific Georgetown faculty mentors.
Application fee
USD $90 non-refundable application fee.
Required documentation
Official academic transcripts, 3 confidential letters of recommendation, CV/resume, personal statement, and official English test scores.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition for professional master's programs at Georgetown averages USD $56,000 to $62,000 per year. Admitted doctoral candidates across the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences receive guaranteed full merit fellowships offering 100% tuition coverage, university health insurance, and annual living stipends of USD $36,000 to $42,000 for up to five years.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Georgetown University:

Dr. Daniel Byman

Professor of Security Studies at SFS and Senior Fellow at CSIS · Counterterrorism, Middle East Security, State-Sponsored Terrorism, Intelligence

Dr. Melanne Verveer

Executive Director of Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security · Women, Peace and Security, Human Rights, Diplomacy, Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Dr. John T. Monahan

Professor of Global Health and Senior Advisor for Global Health to the President · Global Health Law, Pandemic Preparedness, Health Systems Governance, WHO Treaties

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Georgetown University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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