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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.
Founded in 1751 as part of the colonial-era Province of Maryland, Georgetown predated the establishment of Washington, D.C. by 40 years. Georgetown was an independent municipality until 1871 when the United States Congress created a new consolidated government for the entire District of Columbia.
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.
Through lectures, small group projects, independent studies, office hours, internships and more, you’ll leave Georgetown with the intellectual skills of perception, analysis, interpretation and expression.
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.
Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs.
Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents. Play Youtube Video.
