Admissions and Tuition
The Master of Arts in International Migration and Refugees (MIMR) program can help you achieve your goals. Understand how and when to apply and how to best fund your education.
At a glance
Application deadlines
Fall 2026 Term
Fee waiver deadline: December 1, 2025
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
36
*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February.
How to apply
To apply to the MIMR program, you must submit the application and all required materials. Please review our information to help you through the process.
Tuition
Master of International Migration and Refugees students pay tuition at the established annual rate per credit hour of the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. MIMR is a 36-credit degree program that takes place over three full semesters and one summer practicum experience.
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 students may be eligible to waive the health insurance fee if they 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
You can find various opportunities to fund your graduate education, including financial aid, scholarships and stipends.
Financial aid and scholarships
Merit aid
MIMR awards some merit aid tuition scholarships to students with strong academic and professional qualifications. Awards are made available to 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 the December 1 deadline will maximize your chances of receiving merit aid.
Office of Student Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides information on financial aid, part-time employment and loan programs, such as the U.S. Department of Education Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program.
Office Graduate Fellowships & Awards
The Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards has information on opportunities including fellowships, scholarships and external funding.
External scholarships
You may also find funding from a variety of external funding sources.
Review information from the Office of Student Financial Aid for a comprehensive listing of fellowship and external scholarship opportunities.
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