Overview

The mission of Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) from Georgetown University seeks to instill in its students a commitment to service in the international community and an appreciation for the ethical dimension of international affairs.

Values

Leadership

Members of the MSFS community lead others with integrity, ethics and purpose. We define leadership as the ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with others to develop a vision, articulate concrete goals and strategies, and implement positive change. This requires self-awareness, humility, and multicultural competence.

Creativity

Members of the MSFS community think and act creatively in their personal and professional lives. The proliferation of new technologies, new actors, and new patterns of behavior in the international arena requires us to use our imaginations and embrace new ideas, new partners and new solutions. We define creativity as thinking outside established paradigms and solving problems with flexibility and consideration of multiple approaches to a single issue.

Ethics

The MSFS community brings integrity, character and sound moral judgement to every task. Members of our community consider, respect, and value diverse perspectives. We examine our own assumptions and oppose bias in all forms. We believe every student must understand and appreciate different moral frameworks, be able to articulate competing perspectives, and recognize and balance the merits of competing priorities.

Service

The MSFS community serves others. We define service as helping others at the local, national and global levels, including the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. MSFS promotes civic engagement and the pursuit of social justice in all its students, and a lifelong dedication to serving the greater global community.

Inclusion

The MSFS community is inclusive. Our community recognizes that listening to diverse voices improves our ability to understand and lead. We advocate for greater empowerment of underrepresented groups and work to remove unjust barriers in civic and professional spheres. We promote equity in opportunities, outcomes, solutions, and growth for all persons.

Programme Structure

Core Courses include:

International Relations: Theory & Practice

Globalization of Intersocietal Relations

Analytical & Statistical Skills

International Economics: Tools & Application

Applied International Economics

Ethics & Decision-making

Principled Leadership

Each MSFS student chooses one of the following fields of concentration:

Global Politics & Security (GPS)
International Development (IDEV)
Global Business, Finance & Society (GBFS)
Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA)

Self-Designed

A list of popular Concentration Courses:

Impact Analysis (IDEV)
Nuclear Weapons & International Security (GPS)
Private Equity - Fortier Markets (GBFS)
The Energy Transition (STIA)
Sustainability, Innovation & Technology (STIA)
Investment in Emerging Markets (GBFS)
The Rise of Autocracies (GPS)
Global Government Relations (GBFS)
Macroeconomics for Development (IDEV)
Intelligence & National Security (GPS)
China: Science, Innovation & National Power (STIA)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Economics History International Relations View 237 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose.
Academic Transcripts.
Letters of Recommendation - We require at least two letters of recommendation, although providing three is recommended. Recommendations must be in English.
Resume/CV.
Standardized Tests - Applicants whose native language or primary education language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applicants are also encouraged, but not required, to submit one set of standardized test scores: GRE/GMAT, or LSAT, depending on the applicant.

Non-refundable $90 Application Fee - Applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on December 1 will have the application fee waived.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

52413 USD / year

≈ 52413 USD / year
Out-of-State

52413 USD / year

≈ 52413 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52413 USD / year

≈ 52413 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

MSFS offers a number of partial-tuition, merit-based scholarships during the admissions process. These scholarships are distributed to students of exceptional ability and talent based on the strength of their applications in the admissions process. Because all scholarship dollars are awarded during the admissions process, no additional application is necessary for the scholarships. Scholarships designated for second-year students are also awarded at the time of admission.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

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