Tuition & Aid

At the School of Foreign Service, we are committed to providing students of all backgrounds the opportunity to study international affairs.

More than 50% of our graduate students receive financial support from Georgetown University to assist with the cost of attendance. You can also utilize external funding opportunities from private foundations, government fellowships and loans to cover the cost of your education.

Graduate costs and aid

Typical costs 

Please note that attendance costs vary depending on tuition and fees, the number of credits you take, housing, food, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses and loan fees. Tuition fees exclude individual health care or health insurance premiums, books and supplies, student fees, visas and any travel expenses.

Cost per credit*

$2,652

*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, usually in February.

Graduate Student Activity Fee

$26 per semester

Student health insurance

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.

Graduate financing 

Georgetown graduate students are able to fully cover the cost of attending the university through a combination of financing options—external scholarships, employer benefits, VA benefits, merit-based aid, fellowships, federal student loans and outside resources.

The Office of Student Financial Assistance will guide you through the financial aid process and provide information on how to finance your graduate education. Your individual program can tell you more about specific funding options.

Undergraduate costs and aid

Typical costs

The following costs are for the 2025-2026 school year.

Full-time tuition

$35,568 per semester

Student Activities Fee

$101 per semester

Room rates

Depending on the living community and room type 

Board

$4,224

Undergraduate financing 

Financial aid helps make a Georgetown education possible and is a key component of the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission. It ensures that students are admitted without regard to ability to pay, can afford to attend the university and fosters a socio-economically diverse student body where enrollment is based on academic talent.

The Office of Student Financial Aid will assist you in financing your entire Hoya experience. We work closely with students and parents each year to ensure we meet your full demonstrated financial need.

Request more graduate program information

Becoming a graduate student at Georgetown University provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to accelerate your career.

Complete this form and select the program you’re interested in for more information.

Undergraduate applicants can connect with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

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