Schools and Programs

Georgetown Law lives by its guiding principle: “Law is but the means, justice is the end.” The nation’s largest law school — a community of some 2,500 students, faculty and staff — we teach you to both rigorously explore legal theory and develop policy solutions to society’s greatest challenges. From a campus located within blocks of the U.S. Congress that enacts laws, the Supreme Court that interprets them and the agencies that enforce them, you’ll have unique access to the world of law and legal practice. Our 17 legal clinics and 24 centers and institutes tackle issues from health, environmental and human rights law to juvenile justice, national security, tech and business law, giving you opportunities to hone your research and advocacy skills from the very beginning of your legal career.

What we offer: Juris Doctor (J.D.) | Master of Laws (LL.M.) | certificate programs

Your ability to make an impact starts here. The McCourt School of Public Policy is a diverse community of problem-solvers who move bold ideas to action. Our ethos is rooted in our belief that to make effective policy, we must understand and reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve. That’s why our location in the heart of DC, just steps from some of the most influential institutions across domestic and international policy, is so significant. Through unparalleled experiential learning, service and internship opportunities, you’ll learn to work across differences in a city that shapes the world. 

What we offer: Masters degree programs, including dual and international degrees | Undergraduate degree | Certificate and other executive education programming

The Institute for Environment and Sustainability is a hub for research, education and innovative approaches to policymaking and action. Known as the Earth Commons, this is where artists, scientists, social scientists and humanists work together to identify and address the most pressing issues facing the health of our planet. With our co-location on the Capitol Campus, you can exchange ideas and collaborate with students involved in several fields that intersect with yours.

What we offer: Graduate programs | Undergraduate programs | Post-doctoral fellowships

Advance your career or embark on an entirely new one. Study full-time, part-time, online or in the summertime. Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies provides working professionals with the flexibility you need to transform yourself — not only by building skills but also by learning to think and act with intention, lead with purpose and thrive far beyond the classroom. Continue your education through a wide array of timely and timeless programs and courses, from artificial intelligence to disaster management and everything in between. 

What we offer: Professional degrees | Graduate degrees, both master’s and doctoral | Executive and professional certificate programs | English language programs for students and teachers | Summer programs

At Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, we prepare global leaders who drive change and create lasting impact. Our world-class undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge, experience, and ethical foundation to lead in an interconnected world.

What sets us apart:

• Access to top-tier expertise from across Georgetown University’s renowned schools, providing rich interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• A prime location in Washington, D.C., offering unmatched exposure to business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, embassies, and influential global organizations.
• A Jesuit tradition that fosters a collaborative culture, encouraging leaders to approach challenges with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to the common good.

What we offer: Custom Executive Education | M.S. in Global Real Assets | M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management | M.S. in Management at the Capitol Campus at Georgetown University.

Georgetown’s College of Arts & Sciences partners with the Earth Commons Institute and the McCourt School of Public Policy to offer two undergraduate degrees in the environment and public policy that give you the best of our two DC campuses. Spend your first two years on the Hilltop Campus, then expand your world in the heart of DC, just steps from the U.S. Capitol. The Capitol Campus offers an immersive experience and connects you with undergraduate and graduate students aspiring to drive impact across disciplines. 

What we offer: Undergraduate degrees

Join Georgetown’s Special Master’s Program (SMP) in Physiology & Biophysics, the foremost and longest-running academic enhancement program for future medical students. The downtown location is an active, “flipped” curriculum, where instead of attending weekly lectures you’ll watch lectures on your own and participate in faculty-facilitated interactive classes to apply the material, providing time for a service-learning class. The SMP boasts an 85% medical school acceptance rate within two years of enrolling. 

What we offer: Master’s degree in physiology and biophysics

The School of Nursing’s Ph.D. in nursing program is a premier, full-time doctoral program for individuals who want to be leaders for change by advancing the discipline and serving in academic, community health, health care, policy, global, and research settings. Nursing Ph.D. students work with faculty who have expertise in multidimensional and complementary areas, including ethics, health equity, health disparities, mental health, women’s health, cardiovascular science and physiology.

In addition, School of Nursing students from several online, distance-learning programs may complete on-campus sessions on the Capitol Campus, where students will benefit from the close proximity to policy and lawmakers for their advocacy training.  These programs include:

What we offer: Graduate degrees, both master’s and doctoral | Distance-learning programs with on-campus sessions

This Georgetown program offers undergraduates an opportunity to spend a transformative semester living and learning on the Capitol Campus. You’ll participate in off-campus fellowships and professional internships in the city, study with professors who are practitioners in their fields and deepen your understanding of yourself and the communities around you. The CALL is open to undergraduate students from all schools and majors starting with your sophomore year on.

As the Capitol Campus evolves, Georgetown schools will bring programs to the heart of DC that will offer students the benefits of proximity to the worlds of policy, law, business and medicine. 

McDonough School of Business 

Georgetown’s prestigious business school launches its Master of Science in Business program on the Capitol Campus in fall 2025. Custom and executive education business courses will also be located on the Capitol Campus.