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Ranked #1 in international relations programs, Foreign Policy magazine, 2024
For more than a century, Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) has prepared leaders who shape the global order.
Now, SFS is reimagining the skills and ideas that our students will need to meet the challenges of the next century.
An unparalleled network of SFS alumni in over 120 countries impacting global affairs
Master’s and undergraduate programs for international relations
By the people making foreign policy decisions around the world.
What better place to study international affairs than one of the most influential cities in the world? Take classes from leading scholars and practitioners, hear from global leaders on campus, find your dream internship, join meaningful student groups and attend world-influencing events. Learn to lead on a global scale at the intersection of policy and politics: Washington, DC.
Living in DC
“One of my most memorable experiences was staffing a bilateral trade meeting between the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce. Being part of such a high-level exchange was both thrilling and insightful. It gave me a front-row seat to international diplomacy and economic policy discussions.”
Alumni making a difference
Alumni from the School of Foreign Service make a positive impact in the world, taking on leadership roles throughout international affairs. You’ll find them in law, business, diplomacy, media, global humanitarian organizations, and as university faculty and researchers.
Bill Clinton (SFS’68)
42nd U.S. President
Katrina O’Connell (SFS’90)
Chief Financial Officer at The Gap Inc.
Rebecca Kuang (SFS’18)
New York Times bestselling author
Student life
When you study international affairs in one of the world’s most influential cities, you open doors to incredible opportunities. You can choose from numerous student groups to dive deeper into your interests, attend varied events on campus, connect with motivated peers and enjoy exploring a global city. With all of this and more, you can make your experience at the School of Foreign Service what you want it to be.
Your future career
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Upcoming events
Sep 9
Know Your Worth: Negotiating Salaries and Benefits
Sep 9
Bridging Sectors: Government and Business in Partnership with Dan Helfrich (SFS’98, MBA’99), former U.S. chair & CEO, Deloitte Consulting, and McCourt Advisory Board member
Sep 9
Public Screening of Film BBC Refused to Air: “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack”
Latest SFS news
Stay informed with the latest updates from the School of Foreign Service. Discover new research, campus initiatives and faculty achievements shaping our global impact.
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What gives you hope in the world today? | SFS Leave the Mic
We asked the SFS community to share what gives them hope in the world today. Here’s what they had to say.
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SFS Professor Joanna Lewis selected as a lead author for the UN’s climate science body
SFS Professor Joanna Lewis has been selected as a lead author for the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as it approaches the creation of its Seventh Assessment Report.
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SFS welcomes Vladimir Kara-Murza as Dissident-in-Residence at Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies
SFS and the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES) welcome Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza as the center’s first Dissident-in-Residence.
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A canceled internship led Talia Martin (SFS’27) to a new mentor and deepened French language skills
When her summer internship at the U.S. Department of State was canceled, Talia Martin (SFS’27) became one of those affected by the federal government workforce reduction.
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Immigration and border policies: Anna Maria Mayda examines the economic consequences of President Trump’s executive orders
Professor Anna Maria Mayda explores the short and long-term implications of President Trump’s immigration policies.
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