McCourt School of Public Policy
McCourt School of Public Policy
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Admissions

We strive to enroll a diverse student body and encourage applications from individuals with a wide variety of educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds. We seek students with the passion needed to solve society’s most complex challenges and we aim to provide them with the knowledge and skills to do so.

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Application Requirements

The Office of Admissions is here to help at every step of the application process. Find details about the materials and requirements necessary to apply for our McCourt programs.

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Application Deadlines

Learn about important admissions dates and deadlines for our McCourt programs.

Application Deadlines
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Tuition & Scholarships

A McCourt School education is an investment in your future. Learn more about McCourt’s tuition, scholarships, and other sources of financial assistance.

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Foundational Skill Set

Read about the core competencies that you will learn as a McCourt graduate student.

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Admissions Events

We are happy to meet with you in person on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus  or meet you virtually. We also may be traveling to a city near you this fall! We look forward to connecting with you.

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McCourt Ambassadors

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“I chose McCourt because of its location in the heart of DC and the biggest developmental institutions available to us. The faculty at McCourt is impressive, teachers are intentional in wanting to help you and put you in the right places.”

View Patricia Samman (MIDP’26)’s profile

“To me, there was no better place to study policy than in Washington, DC. Not only did McCourt fit that criterion, but also offered so much more. I was interested in a quantitative-driven curriculum as well as renowned and reputable faculty; I knew I was going to be challenged in the right ways and taught by leaders in the policy world.”

View Delaney Brower (MPP/ MBA ’26)’s profile
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“I chose McCourt because of its location in Washington DC, which provides a wealth of networking and career opportunities for policy students. The school’s faculty is one of the best in the world, and McCourt’s curriculum stood out to me due to its diverse core competencies, focus on quantitative skills, and the opportunity to do a Client Capstone my second year.”

View Michael Chen (MPP’25)’s profile

Class Profile

Wondering who our McCourt students are and where they’re going? Learn more details about our students.

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International Applicants

Georgetown’s McCourt School welcomes applicants from all nations. We have listed some resources that may be helpful to international students throughout the application process.

International Applicants

Admissions FAQ & Contact Us

You have questions. Georgetown’s McCourt School Admissions team has answers. Check out our frequently asked questions page for helpful information.

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Commitment to Inclusion

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy aspires to become the most inclusive public policy school in the nation. Inclusivity is a core value at McCourt because public policies are more effective when our political and policy decision makers reflect the perspectives and lived experience of the communities they serve, and being able to work across differences is a fundamental skill we seek to cultivate.

Read Our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement