Georgetown University has long had strong academic ties with Europe.

The School of Foreign Service is home to two leading centers dedicated to European affairs, and Georgetown Law operates the Center for Transnational Legal Studies in London, a unique global partnership in legal education that engages students and faculty from 24 law schools across the world. Europe is the most popular international destination for Georgetown students and faculty to study and conduct research abroad. The university owns and operates a villa as a study abroad and conference center in Florence, Italy, and maintains the Georgetown Representative Office in Rome to support academic collaborations and coordinate outreach to the Vatican and other institutions.

"BMW Center for German and European Studies" on EU flag-style background

Founded in 1990, the BMW Center for German and European Studies in the Walsh School of Foreign Service offers an undergraduate certificate and graduate degree programs with interdisciplinary research and teaching on Germany and modern Europe.

M.A. in German and European Studies
This M.A. provides Georgetown students with an interdisciplinary understanding of Europe and the ability to integrate academic and practical expertise in European affairs. It is sponsored by the BMW Center for German and European Studies.
Villa Le Balze

Established in 1979, the Villa Le Balze is an overseas academic center in Fiesole, Italy, operated by the Office of Global Education and the Office of Global Services. It hosts undergraduate study abroad programs as well as university and community…