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Intellectual rigor. Social justice. Self-reflection. They’re knitted together in every facet of your Georgetown experience – in your studies, your research, your interactions with faculty and the career decisions you make.
Georgetown's campus is built on a rise above the Potomac River. Healy Hall at sunset. Georgetown's undergraduate and medical school campuses are situated on an elevated site above the Potomac River overlooking Northern Virginia. Because of this, Georgetown University is often referred to as "The Hilltop."
Ignite your intellectual curiosity. Build understanding of your peers and of the world around you. Join a community that finds its strength, purpose and wisdom in one another’s contributions. We’ll work, learn and grow together to make meaning from complexity. Begin your journey at Georgetown.
Georgetown University is a private institution that was founded in 1789. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,900 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 104 acres.
Georgetown actively seeks and recruits highly talented and motivated students from all backgrounds. The university enrolls more than 6,300 undergraduates from all 50 states and over 130 countries; approximately a third of all students are fluent in more than one language when they arrive on campus.
Georgetown McDonough’s graduate programs are designed to prepare you for the global stage with unrivaled access that only DC can offer. We develop and educate principled leaders with a global mindset to be in service to business and society.
Georgetown University welcomes applications for admission to its undergraduate schools from students of character, intelligence, motivations and achievement, without distinction on the basis of race, gender, immigration status or religious preference.
Washington, DC's oldest neighborhood is full of charm, Michelin-approved restaurants, fantastic events for the whole family and plenty of scenic views. Pick your adventure – from the exciting waterfront all the way up to Book Hill – and get exploring in this centuries-old part of the District.
Georgetown welcomes applications for admission from well-qualified international students. Deadline dates are the same as those established for students applying from within the United States. Please note that the application fee must be in U.S. dollars.
Welcome to Georgetown University! Founded in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit college. Overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, DC, it is certainly easy to understand why Georgetown’s early students often referred to the University as The Hilltop.
