Global Georgetown University

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Global Presences

Faculty, students, and staff advance Georgetown University's mission through presences in critical world regions.

D.C. Location

D.C. Location

Located in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers opportunities to engage with global leaders in government, business, society, and the academy.

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence

Georgetown is home to internationally-renowned scholars who address critical global issues through their research and teaching.

Service to the World

Service to the World

A Catholic and Jesuit institution, Georgetown educates students with the knowledge, skills, and values to serve the global common good.

3,300 International
Students

150+ Different Student
Nationalities

150+ Study Abroad
Programs

270+ Agreements with
International Partners

13,000+ Alumni Living and
Working Abroad

Global Georgetown

Academic excellence, a DC location, and service to the world are at the core of Georgetown University's global identity. An international community of scholars and students based in the nation’s capital, Georgetown advances the common good through research, teaching, and outreach around global issues.

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Georgetown and London School of Economics Award High-Impact Research in Joint Partnership

Georgetown and the London School of Economics (LSE) have selected the first recipients of a new research seed fund that supports Georgetown and LSE faculty who are partnering to develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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Five Important Lessons on Pursuing Energy Justice From The Decolonizing Energy Conference

At Georgetown University in Qatar’s eleventh Hiwaraat conference, "Decolonizing Energy: The Past, Present, and Future of Energy Justice," scholars and creatives offered key insights into the future of energy justice.

Global Irish Studies Director Cóilín Parsons interviewing Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris in October 2024

Global Irish Studies Initiative Carries Forward Georgetown’s Irish Culture and History

The Global Irish Studies Initiative, founded in 2017 and supported by the College of Arts & Sciences, aims to engage the Georgetown community and explore Ireland's global connections through an interdisciplinary lens.

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GIWPS at UNGA 80: Women Advancing Peace, Security and Climate Action

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) played an active role at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), spotlighting the importance of women’s leadership in combating global challenges.

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Experiential Course in Senegal Explores Public Interest Solutions

In spring 2025, Georgetown students teamed up with students at Dakar American University of Science and Technology in Senegal to develop technology solutions for public interest issues like tourism and local rideshare safety.

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Georgetown University Celebrates Launch of Master’s in International Business and Policy Program in Dubai

The new program, jointly offered by the McDonough School of Business and the School of Foreign Service, will be delivered in Dubai, with modules in Washington, DC, and Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Announcing Historic Conference “Seeing Sudan” Featuring Zeinab Badawi and Other Acclaimed Artists and Intellectuals

In September 2025, Georgetown University in Qatar is hosting a three-day conference to transform the way the world views Sudan. The academic dialogue will also offer participants the chance to engage with Sudan’s culture in the midst of crisis.

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Marking 80 Years Since the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

In this article, Vice President for Global Engagement Tom Banchoff reflects on a recent pilgrimage to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, marking 80 years since the bombings.