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Georgetown University

United States · Washington, D.C.

Georgetown University

Private School
United States
Country
Washington, D.C.
City
5284
Total Students
Private
Status
About the University

Georgetown University overview

Georgetown University is a private research university founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. Opening as "Georgetown College" in 1789, the institution has expanded over time to include eleven undergraduate and graduate schools — including the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business, the School of Medicine, and the Law Center — and has established itself as one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the United States. Among its distinguished alumni and faculty are U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Lyndon B.

Johnson, as well as 14 foreign heads of state, 12 Nobel Prize recipients, 30 Rhodes Scholars, 32 Marshall Scholars, 33 Truman Scholars, and 429 Fulbright Scholars. Today, Georgetown University offers higher education programs in 48 different disciplines to more than 5,000 students.

About the University

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University is a private research university founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. Opening as "Georgetown College" in 1789, the institution has expanded over time to include eleven undergraduate and graduate schools — including the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business, the School of Medicine, and the Law Center — and has established itself as one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the United States. Among its distinguished alumni and faculty are U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Lyndon B.

Johnson, as well as 14 foreign heads of state, 12 Nobel Prize recipients, 30 Rhodes Scholars, 32 Marshall Scholars, 33 Truman Scholars, and 429 Fulbright Scholars. Today, Georgetown University offers higher education programs in 48 different disciplines to more than 5,000 students.

City
Washington, D.C.
Country
United States
Type
Private
Number of Students
5284
#136
Times Universities
#281
QS World
#22
National Ranking
#401
Shanghai List
96%
Placement Rate
Faculties & Programs

Georgetown University faculties and programs

68 results listed

Environment and Sustainability

Undergraduate4 Years#201 Ranking
$67,824per year

Spanish

Undergraduate4 Years#125 Ranking
$67,824per year

Accounting

Undergraduate4 Years#250 Ranking
$67,824per year

Science, Technology and International Affairs

Undergraduate4 Years#125 Ranking
$67,824per year

Sociology

Undergraduate4 Years#81 Ranking
$67,824per year

Spanish and Portuguese Studies

Undergraduate4 Years#125 Ranking
$67,824per year

Theater and Performance Studies

Undergraduate4 Years#125 Ranking
$67,824per year

Physics

Undergraduate4 Years#801 Ranking
$67,824per year

Political Economy

Undergraduate4 Years#101 Ranking
$67,824per year

Portuguese

Undergraduate4 Years#125 Ranking
$67,824per year
Scholarship Opportunities

Georgetown University scholarships and financial aid

Financial aid opportunities offered by Georgetown University to international students are extremely limited and acceptance standards are quite high. Applications are submitted not directly to the university but through the College Board's College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS) platform.

See:
College Scholarship Service

Georgetown University Exam Requirements

Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.

ACT
33
Min. score
GRE
317
Min. score
Diploma Note
90
Min. score
SAT
1465
Min. score
GMAT
704
Min. score
IELTS
7
Min. score
TOEFL
100
Min. score
University GPA
3
Min. score
Duolingo
130
Min. score

Application Deadlines

OCAK2027
Application deadline
OCAK2027
Application deadline

* These dates are subject to change. Get in touch with our Dream Uni advisors to learn the up-to-date deadlines and all the details about the Georgetown University application process.

Campus

Take a closer look at Georgetown University

Georgetown University operates across 4 separate campuses in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.: the main undergraduate campus located in the Georgetown neighborhood where undergraduate programs are held, the Medical Center, SCS (School of Continuing Studies), and the Law Center.

The undergraduate campus and Medical Center are situated together in the Georgetown neighborhood in the northwest of Washington and form the university's main campus. The other centers where the university operates are located in various parts of Washington, and transportation between the campuses and the Washington Metro is provided through a shuttle bus system known as GUTS buses.

Georgetown University's undergraduate and medical school campuses are positioned on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River, facing Northern Virginia. Because of its location, Georgetown University is often referred to as "The Hilltop."

The medical school is located on the northwestern portion of the main campus on Reservoir Road and is integrated with Georgetown University Hospital. The Law Center is located on Capitol Hill on New Jersey Avenue near Union Station and consists of a total of 5 buildings.

SCS (School of Continuing Studies) is located in downtown Washington in a 95,000-square-meter building and hosts the university's graduate programs in fields such as Applied Intelligence, Journalism, Public Relations, Real Estate, Sports Industry Management, and Urban and Regional Planning.

Campus Life

With an exceptionally energetic and open-minded community, Georgetown University strives to make international students from every corner of the world feel just as at home as domestic students.

Student residence halls are at the heart of university life, and more than 350 registered student clubs and organizations operate within the university. Some of the shops, cafes, and restaurants on university campuses are run by the university's own students.

Georgetown University is home to one of the oldest student societies in all of the United States — a debate club founded in 1830 — and, alongside its student clubs and organizations, the country's largest student-owned and student-operated company, Students of Georgetown, Inc. Founded in 1972 and known as "The Corp," this student company manages the operation of various shops on university campuses. 

The university is also home to another student-run group, Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service ("GERMS"), an all-volunteer ambulance service founded in 1982 that serves both the campus and the surrounding community.

Additionally, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the famous Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the Library of Congress, and the National Air and Space Museum are among the must-visit attractions in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

Student Profile
  • Bill Clinton
  • Lyndon B. Johnson
  • Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
  • King Felipe VI
  • Pearl Bailey
  • Bradley Cooper
  • John Guare
  • Kary Antholis
  • Bob Bates
  • Margaret Edson
  • Jim Gaffigan
  • John Mulaney
  • Allen Iverson
  • Dikembe Mutombo
Achievements

Georgetown University awards and achievements

  • 2 US President among alumni
  • 12 Head of State among alumni
  • 12 Nobel Prize winners among alumni and faculty
  • 5 Pulitzer Prize winners among alumni
  • 2 Academy Award winners among alumni
  • 7 Tony Prize winners among alumni
  • 16 Emmy Prize winners among alumni
  • 2 Grammy Prize winners among alumni
  • 2 Gold Küre Prize winners among alumni
  • 4 Edward R. Murrow Prize winners among alumni
  • 1 Presidential Medal of Freedom winners among alumni

Georgetown University Location

Washington, D.C., United States

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Why Georgetown University?

Located in Washington, D.C., United States, Georgetown University is known for its academic excellence, distinguished faculty, and remarkably rich history.

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