International students must demonstrate English proficiency through TOEFL (minimum score of 100), IELTS (minimum score of 7.0), or Duolingo English Test. These requirements are essential for admission to both undergraduate and graduate programs​.

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• Undergraduate: Requires the Common Application, high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores (optional for 2024), essays, and two letters of recommendation.
• Graduate: Generally includes a completed application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and GRE scores for some programs​
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Georgetown University is known for its strong programs in several key areas:

• International Relations and Political Science: The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) is particularly renowned, consistently ranked as one of the top programs globally. It prepares students for leadership roles in global affairs.
• Law: Georgetown Law is one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States, known for its influential legal scholarship and strong alumni network.
• Public Policy: The McCourt School of Public Policy offers cutting-edge policy analysis programs that are highly regarded in the United States.
• Business: The McDonough School of Business offers top-ranked programs in finance, international business, and entrepreneurship.
• Health Studies: The School of Nursing and Health Studies is recognized for its rigorous programs in nursing and global health.

Georgetown is a leading research institution, especially in the fields of public policy, health sciences, international relations, and law. The university hosts numerous research centers, including the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research​(Research).

Georgetown offers over 80 undergraduate majors and more than 100 graduate programs across its various schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, and the Law Center. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary study and global experiences​(Study Program)

Georgetown University offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help meet the needs of its diverse student body. This includes need-based aid, merit-based scholarships, and specific scholarships for international students. The university is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students​(Scholarship)

Georgetown provides extensive support for international students through its Office of Global Services (OGS), which offers visa and immigration advising, cultural adjustment assistance, and specialized orientation programs​(International).

Georgetown’s Career Center offers comprehensive services for job placement, including resume workshops, networking events, and job fairs. The strong alumni network, especially in Washington, D.C., provides valuable connections across various industries, particularly in government, law, and international organizations​(Jobs)

• Madeleine Albright (International Affairs)

  • Field: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy.
  • Recognition: Albright, the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State, was a professor of diplomacy at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service for several years, where she taught courses on international relations and U.S. 

• John Esposito (Islamic Studies)

  • Field: Islam and Middle East Studies.
  • Recognition: Esposito is a leading scholar on Islam and Christian-Muslim relations. He has written extensively on political Islam and global Islamic movements. He is also the founding director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding​.

• Charles Kupchan (International Affairs)

  • Field: International Relations and Global Governance.
  • Recognition: Kupchan is a senior professor of international relations and a former senior advisor at the White House. 

While Georgetown University itself does not have as many direct Nobel laureates as some other institutions, it has several notable affiliations with Nobel Prize winners through its faculty, alumni, and visiting scholars. Georgetown’s focus on global leadership, diplomacy, and international relations has fostered close ties with Nobel Prize-winning individuals and organizations.

1. Alumni and Affiliates Connected to Nobel Prizes:

• José Ramos-Horta, a Georgetown alumnus and President of East Timor, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996 for his work in resolving the conflict in East Timor and advocating for peaceful reconciliation​.
• George J. Stigler, an economist who won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1982, was briefly affiliated with Georgetown as a lecturer in the early stages of his career.

2. Nobel Peace Prize Affiliation:

• Georgetown has a strong focus on international peace and conflict resolution, and many of its professors and alumni are involved with organizations or initiatives that have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
• The School of Foreign Service has hosted several Nobel Peace Prize laureates for lectures and panel discussions, further solidifying Georgetown’s connection to global leaders in peace advocacy.