🏛️Georgetown University

Washington, DC, US

America's oldest Catholic university, and home to the world-renowned School of Foreign Service.

About Georgetown

Founded in 1789, Georgetown is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the US. Its School of Foreign Service is one of the world's most prestigious International Relations schools, with a direct pipeline into the US State Department, foreign embassies and international organisations — reinforced by Georgetown's location minutes from the White House and Capitol Hill.

Why students choose it

  • World-renowned School of Foreign Service for International Relations
  • Direct pipeline into the US State Department and diplomacy
  • America's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university (founded 1789)

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Typical entry grades

AAA (A Level)  ·  IB 38

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

$60,000+/yr

premium tier for US — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, Washington, DC

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Georgetown's financial aid office.

Scholarship access for international students is more limited than for US citizens — most need-based financial aid programmes are domestic-only, and only a small number of universities are 'need-blind' or meet full demonstrated need for international applicants. Merit scholarships (not tied to financial need) are more widely available and are the main route for most applicants.

  • University merit scholarships: Named awards like 'Presidential' or 'Dean's' scholarships at many universities — automatically considered from your application, based on academic record and sometimes essays/interviews.
  • Need-blind / full-need-met universities: A small group of highly selective universities (e.g. Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Amherst) admit international students without considering ability to pay and meet full demonstrated financial need — extremely competitive to gain admission in the first place.
  • Fulbright Program: US government-funded, but for postgraduate/research study and exchange, not linked to undergraduate admission.

Most US universities in this tool are private and do not offer significant need-based aid to international students — check each university's own international financial aid policy before assuming support is available.

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Popular courses

International Relations

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Political Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Not required at Bachelor's entry — Law is typically a postgraduate JD here, entered via LSAT after completing a Bachelor's degree.

Economics

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Durations are typical for US — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September (Fall)
Typical deadline
Regular Decision around 1 January
Note
Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 80–100 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

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Georgetown FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Georgetown as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Georgetown?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Georgetown expects around AAA at A Level or 38 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Georgetown's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Georgetown's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Georgetown cost for international students?

International tuition at Georgetown typically falls in the $60,000+/yr range (premium tier for US). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Georgetown's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Georgetown?

Georgetown follows US's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), with applications generally due regular decision around 1 january. Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early. Always verify the exact date on Georgetown's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Georgetown?

US universities, including Georgetown, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

What is Georgetown known for?

America's oldest Catholic university, and home to the world-renowned School of Foreign Service. Founded in 1789, Georgetown is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the US. Its School of Foreign Service is one of the world's most prestigious International Relations schools, with a direct pipeline into the US State Department, foreign embassies and international organisations — reinforced by Georgetown's location minutes from the White House and Capitol Hill.

Can I apply to Georgetown with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Georgetown accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free US University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Georgetown and every other US university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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