Our People
The Master of Arts in International Migration and Refugees (MIMR) is supported by a dedicated faculty and staff committed to developing you and your cohort into a new generation of professionals who can navigate the intersections of migration, displacement and policy-making.
“Migration is an important aspect of our globalized world. Understanding the dynamics of migration and refugee movements is essential to development, security, foreign policy, the environment, law, humanitarian responses and global governance. Georgetown is one of the few U.S. universities to offer a specialized masters to prepare students for migration challenges whether through policy, research or direct service to migrants and refugees.”
Elizabeth G. Ferris
Senior Fellow and Research Professor
Faculty and staff
Our faculty are world-class scholars with years of experience as practitioners. Along with our supportive staff, they are committed to your success.
Students
Our close-knit cohort of around 30 students comes from diverse backgrounds including the United States and around the world. They speak many languages, from Urdu to Arabic, Swahili to Tagalog, and Bahasa to Tongan. Some come directly from undergraduate programs while others have professional experience at organizations like the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, International Organization for Migration and local asylum offices. You can be confident that you are joining a community passionate about refugees and migrants to make connections that last a lifetime.
“The program is truly student-centered, offering a comprehensive and insightful perspective on the challenges migrants face globally. I particularly appreciate the dynamic curriculum, which covers current migration trends, research methods, language courses and specialized electives.”
Luciana Dahdah Araujo, MIMR 2025
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