How to apply

You must submit the application and all required materials to apply to the Global Human Development program. Please review this information to help you through the process.

Tuition

Global Human Development master’s students pay tuition at the established annual rate per credit hour of the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. This degree is a 48-credit degree program that is completed on a full-time basis over two years.

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, scholarships and stipends

There are various opportunities for you to fund your graduate education. These may include merit aid, federal aid, public service loan forgiveness, fellowships, part-time employment or scholarships for language study.

Merit aid

The Global Human Development program awards a number of merit aid tuition scholarships to both new and continuing students with strong academic and professional qualifications. These scholarships are awarded to both domestic and international students enrolling in the program.

To apply for merit aid, please check the applicable box on your application form. Submitting your application by our priority deadline of December 1 will maximize your chances of receiving merit aid.