For International Students
Georgetown has additional requirements for some international applicants.
Admissions Checklist:
- Application requirements found on the How to Apply page.
- Transcripts: Official SpanTran (TEC), WES, or ECE course-by-course evaluation for all institutions attended outside of the U.S.
- English Language Proficiency Exams for non-native English speakers (one of the following) or completion of the highest level of the Intensive Academic English Program at Georgetown University’s English Language Center:
- TOEFL: Recommended score of 100 (iBT), 600 (paper-based test), or 250 (computer-based test)
- TOEFL iBT MyBest™ scores are accepted for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs.
- School of Continuing Studies Institution Code: 5986
- IELTS: Recommended score of 7.0
- Please have your official scores sent to:
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
640 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
- Please have your official scores sent to:
- Intensive Academic English Program at Georgetown University’s English Language Center
- Acceptance into, and completion of, the Intensive Academic English Program does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program at Georgetown University.
- An applicant may be accepted into a degree program on the condition that they complete the highest level of the Intensive Academic English Program before the start of their first term in the degree program.
- TOEFL: Recommended score of 100 (iBT), 600 (paper-based test), or 250 (computer-based test)
Please Note: If you meet any of the following criteria, you are not required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score:
- You have a degree conferred from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English.
- Your native language is English.
*Is your TOEFL score below 100 or IELTS score below 7? We encourage you to enroll in the Georgetown ELC Intensive Academic English program to improve your academic English skills if you do not have the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score. The number of semesters needed depends on a test of your language proficiency. Admission to degree programs is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact the Office of Admissions.