Admissions & Aid
The McCourt School of Public Policy seeks students with the passion needed to solve society’s most complex challenges and provides students with the knowledge and skills to do so.
We strive to enroll a diverse student body and encourage applications from a wide variety of educational, cultural and professional backgrounds. The McCourt School believes that public policies are more effective when our political- and policy-decision makers reflect the perspectives and lived experiences of the communities they serve.
Graduate Programs
A McCourt School education is an investment in your future and McCourt’s 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 top-rated programs, and learn more about McCourt’s tuition, scholarships and other sources of financial aid available.
Undergraduate Programs
With Georgetown’s signature liberal arts education and McCourt’s policy-focused experiential social sciences curriculum, the Joint Program in Public Policy (JPPP) offers undergraduates the unique opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Learn more about the JPPP and review information about Georgetown’s application and admissions process.
Admissions Events
Jul 27
Redrawing the Map: Redistricting and the Battle for the House
Jul 29
MDI Scholars Summer 2026 Research Showcase
Student Ambassadors
The McCourt School Ambassadors are current students and alumni who serve as contacts for their clubs, interest groups and programs, and share their insights with prospective students.
“The professors excel at connecting course material to real-world policy change, demonstrating how each subject contributes to the broader field of public policy.”
“I chose McCourt because it offers strong policy training, great resources, rigorous quantitative courses, and a powerful network.”
“The best part of my time at McCourt is taking what I learn in the classroom in the evenings, and directly applying it to day to day work in my full time job.”
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Take your next step toward driving impactful change in public policy at the McCourt School of Public Policy.
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