Georgetown University Reviews

"Georgetown is an outstanding university with brilliant faculty and students. I learned a lot and learned still how much more I did not know. I'd recommend the school to anyone."

"Georgetown University was an great institution to obtain my Master's Degree. It actively assists in helping students obtain internships while completing the program. It is ranked not only national, but also globally in the Sports Industry Management Program, in which I was enrolled. Other programs are highly ranked as well. Loved my experience during my time there."

"It was a great place to get a degree. I met a lot of interesting people and made great contacts."

"Excellent university with knowledgeable professors. Beautiful campus with lots of clubs and sports"

"Great environment, caring teachers, wonderful and exciting city."

"Georgetown is absolutely a wonderful place to pursue your undergraduate education. It's not perfect, but it offers plenty of opportunities for both your career and your academic interests. I cannot speak highly enough of the School of Foreign Service (SFS), since the professors there are some of the best you'll find anywhere and are dedicated to making sure their students both understand and enjoy the material. Georgetown offers so much for any prospective student and I wouldn't trade my Georgetown experience for the world.Read Less"

"The Culture & Politics major (CULP) within the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University is the perfect for students with diverse interests that may not feel like they fit neatly into any of the traditional undergraduate liberal arts majors. I loved CULP because it married an extremely strong foundation curriculum in government, economics, philosophy, history, and foreign language with the freedom to design my own academic path. I chose to study Social Justice and Human Rights and was able to study that topic through a variety of disciplines, including theology, women's and gender studies, anthropology, and international relations. Ultimately, CULP allowed me to tailor my degree to my interests as opposed to making me fit into a pre-constructed degree track.Read Less"

"Wouldn't trade this experience for anything! My teachers were incredible, my classmates were inspiring, and the opportunities it has provided me after graduation have been endless. I really think there is something to be said about going to a school with such a strong reputation, it has carried me in my post-grad life"

"When most students apply to take online classes, they may think that it is going to be an easy A. That is not the case. I dont say this in order to scare you away from the program, but to assure you that you are getting what you paid for in a Georgetown education. You have access to highly intelligent and engaging instructors that care about your intellectual development, even if you never step inside of a classroom. I believe that I am getting a quality education and that I am not simply paying for a degree. If you choose Georgetown, be prepared to get an education that you will be proud of.Read Less"

"The best part about MSFS is the tight-knit community it creates. You become part of a "club" whose members comprise people in top positions at Government, Private Sector, and non-profit organizations. There's flexibility in the classes one can take and the teachers are all practitioners in their respective fields. Overall it is a great program and that's why it's been ranked #1 for several years."

"Great program for working professionals, since it is both part-time and online. The online format for the Finance Masters created by the Georgetown faculty is superior to any other online experience I have ever had. The classes are taught live each week by a professor and professors and TA's are available for office hours."

"Georgetown was a fantastic school! It offers amazing programs in the social sciences and the location in DC allows you to complete exceptional internships while achieving a campus experience. The school is very professionally geared, so the concentration is highly on networking and preparing you for your career. While classes are rigorous, there is a genuine student body cohesiveness - students are competitive, but not cuthroat. Social life at Georgetown as an undergraduate is great - there is no school sanctioned Greek life, so clubs instead are the main social organizations. I would wholeheartedly recommend Georgetown to anyone interested in the social sciences and international affairs in particular!Read Less"

"Georgetown was such a great school. They provided me with so many networking opportunities to get my sports career started. Their Sports Industry Management program is one of the best in the country. They have really small class sizes so the teachers can get to know you better."

"The program was rigorous and provided a solid foundation in molecular biology and biochemistry; there was also opportunity to conduct research, volunteer and get involved in extra-curricular activities. Be prepared to take out heavy loans as financial services will not give much aid."

"The Georgetown University MS program in Bio-informatics is great if you want to enter into a public sector government position in research or wish to build the theoretical or programmatic foundation to pursue higher degrees. The program's main focus is the internship component, which is usually done on or around the Lombardi Cancer Center near the Medical Campus. I would have liked a greater focus on algorithm or pipeline development, but the program does a good job providing a wide view of the discipline that student can later narrow down to their specific interest during the internship. The central position in DC provides various opportunities. Pros: Broad training in Bioinformatics, Can finish program in a year, Proximity to good opportunities Cons:Lacking a bit on the computational/programmatic side, Not tied to many private industry opportunities, ExpensiveRead Less"

"The MA in Development, Management and Policy is a comprehensive program and takes place in Buenos Aires. The professors are hands-on, helpful and attentive. The fellow students are engaging and also very helpful. I highly recommend this program to other students of public policy, international relations, political science, Latin American studies, or development. Spanish ability is definitely a must!"

"Georgetown Security Studies provides excellent preparation and networking opportunities for careers in government policy and national security. Professors often work in the fields they teach and are very knowledgeable about the subject matter. Class sizes are small and Georgetown often has speakers from relevant career areas come to speak to students."

"Georgetown's Global Human Development program provides development practitioners the opportunity to strengthen their skills, challenge their concepts of effective development practice, and learn from world class staff. The program has a number of required courses intended to solidify knowledge and expertise in areas such as economics, statistics, and strategy development. My economics professors are not only incredibly well respected in their field, but are fantastic teachers. This was critical for me as before the program I did not have an economics background. Students also have access to a variety of courses across the Georgetown graduate schools such as the School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business, and the McCourt School of Public Policy as well as courses offered by George Washington University and other nearby institutions. The program only accepts a small group of students per year, which fosters a strong bond and environment of collaboration within and between each cohort. I really love that the other students place learning above competition. The atmosphere among GHD students is extremely supportive. Since all students have varied professional experience I find that the cohort is a fantastic resource from which to learn. The alumni base is extremely active and willing to meet with current students to provide contacts or advice. The program requires students to work on a project of their choice in a developing country during the summer after their first year. The school funds this summer opportunity, which provides students the unique ability to explore different kind of work as well as various regions. Overall, I am really happy with my choice to attend Georgetown's GHD program.Read Less"

"Georgetown provides its student with quality education both inside and outside the classroom. With its commitment to "women and men for others" and various Jesuit values, a Georgetown student is always taught to put their education towards the service of the greater good. The amount of opportunities available outside the classroom setting both in terms of travel and extracurricular activities makes a Georgetown student equipped with both academic and entrepreneurial skills. The diversity and globalism of the student body provides a necessary space of interaction for a foreign service degree and trains students to be quite cosmopolitan. While some classes are academically traditional or conservative, a lot of the classes available in the foreign service degree are experimental and allow for a cross of various disciplines. Overall its one of the best schools to attend to get trained in international affairs.Read Less"

"The Master of Science in Foreign Service program is an excellent inter-disciplinary international studies program. It's DC location give it unparalleled networking and professional opportunities for students of international affairs. Rigorous academics focus on acquiring professional skills such as public speaking and policy memo writing in additional to foreign policy analysis, its interdisciplinary nature allowing students to focus on the international issues most pertinent to their career goals. Coursework is augmented by a variety of exciting programs including high-profile speakers, . Career services are exceptional and assist with finding meaningful internships as well as full time employment. The faculty is known for going out of their way to mentor students both in inside and outside the classroom and give practical career advice. Overall I highly recommend this program to anyone aspiring to be a leader in the international affairs arena.Read Less"