Admissions and Tuition
The Master of Arts in European Studies provides you with a broad knowledge of European affairs with a grounding in comparative politics, cultural studies, economics, history, and international relations. Understand how and when to apply and how to best fund your education.
At a glance
Application deadlines
Fall 2026 term
Early action: December 1, 2025 – application fee waived
Priority deadline: January 15, 2026 – scholarship consideration
Final deadline: April 1, 2026
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Typical costs
Cost per credit*
$2,652
Total credits
42
*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February.
How to apply
To apply to the M.A. in European Studies program, you must submit the application and all required materials for admissions review. Reviewing the application materials can help you prepare for your submission. If you are a junior in a Georgetown undergraduate program interested in applying for the five-year accelerated program that includes a B.S. in Foreign Service and an M.A. in European Studies, contact our program and your undergraduate Dean for more information.
Tuition
As an M.A. in European Studies student, you will pay tuition at the established annual rate per credit hour of the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. The M.A. in European Studies program is a 42-credit degree program.
Tuition fees exclude individual health care or health insurance premiums, books and supplies, student fees, visas and any travel expenses. The Office of Revenue and Receivables provides additional information regarding tuition breakdown and student fees through the university.
Health insurance is mandatory for all full-time students, though you may be eligible to waive the health insurance fee if you already have health coverage. For more information on waiving the health insurance fee, please contact the Student Health Insurance Office.
Financial aid and scholarships
Merit aid, scholarships and fellowship opportunities
Merit aid
Approximately 80% of our incoming students receive some amount of merit aid. These awards generally cover between 12.5% and 50% of tuition for two years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. The admissions committee automatically considers all applicants who apply by January 15 for merit scholarships. You do not need to submit additional information beyond the application for admission to receive a funding offer.
Flynn Memorial Scholarship
We are proud to offer one two-year, full tuition scholarship to an outstanding member of each incoming MAES class. The Flynn Memorial Scholarship honors Dr. Gregory Flynn, the first director of the M.A. in European Studies. You must be nominated by an undergraduate or graduate professor to be considered.
Contact Associate Director Christina Ruby at rubycm@georgetown.edu to learn more about the nomination process.
Samuel Barnes Scholarship
Only open to M.A. in European Studies international students
In honor of Professor Samuel Barnes, the founding director of the BMW Center for German and European Studies, this two-year, 50% tuition scholarship is available to an outstanding incoming international student.
Fulbright-Schuman Program
The Fulbright-Schuman Program offers scholarships to candidates from any of the Member States of the European Union to study, conduct research or lecture on a topic relevant to U.S.-EU relations, EU policy or EU institutions. The results of eligible projects must be relevant to at least two EU member states.
The BMW Center offers matching scholarships to Fulbright-Schuman these funding recipients:
- EU citizens granted up to six months of funding will be offered a 1/4 scholarship over the entire period of study (four semesters totaling approximately $25,000).
- EU citizens granted seven months or more of funding will be offered 1/2 scholarship over the entire period of study (four semesters, totaling approximately $50,000).
To qualify, you must submit separate applications to both the Fulbright-Schuman Program and the M.A. in German and European Studies by 12:00 p.m. (Brussels time) on December 1 and be awarded both a Fulbright-Schuman grant and admission to the program for the same academic year.
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
DAAD offers funding for German citizens pursuing a graduate degree in the United States to cover tuition costs up to €18,000. Additionally, grantees may receive support in travel costs, funds to cover health insurance, and a monthly stipend of approximately €1,075 for up to two years.
Other funding sources
You may also find funding from a variety of sources. These may include federal aid, public service loan forgiveness, fellowships like the Pickering and Rangel, part-time employment or scholarships for language study.
Review information from the Office of Student Financial Aid for a comprehensive listing of fellowship and external scholarship opportunities.
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