School of Foreign Service : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About School of Foreign Service

Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) was founded in 1919—100 years ago—to prepare the U.S. to engage on the global stage and has been preparing future leaders to make the world safer, more equitable, more prosperous, and more peaceful ever since. Fr. Edmund A. Walsh’s vision was a school that would prepare students for all major forms of foreign representation — whether commercial, financial, consular, or diplomatic.

Created as the first U.S. school of international affairs, the Walsh School of Foreign Service vowed to train young leaders to serve the world. Now in its second century, at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty, SFS is called once again to prepare a new generation for foreign service—in new ways that reflect the challenges ahead.

Connect with SFS - Plan a visit to the Walsh School of Foreign Service and engage with our global community firsthand.

About School of Foreign Service

Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) was founded in 1919—100 years ago—to prepare the U.S. to engage on the global stage and has been preparing future leaders to make the world safer, more equitable, more prosperous, and more peaceful ever since. Fr. Edmund A. Walsh’s vision was a school that would prepare students for all major forms of foreign representation — whether commercial, financial, consular, or diplomatic.

Created as the first U.S. school of international affairs, the Walsh School of Foreign Service vowed to train young leaders to serve the world. Now in its second century, at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty, SFS is called once again to prepare a new generation for foreign service—in new ways that reflect the challenges ahead.

Connect with SFS - Plan a visit to the Walsh School of Foreign Service and engage with our global community firsthand.

Available programs

Master of Science in Foreign Service

The Georgetown University undergraduate program is a legacy of academic excellence combined with a devotion to humanitarian service. Students study a core curriculum in international affairs, government, economics, history, theology, philosophy, and geography, with a language proficiency requirement. More than 70% of SFS students spend time abroad engaging with the global community during their undergraduate experience.

Social Sciences and Management (1)

Bachelor of Science in Business and Global Affairs (BGA)

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) - Culture and Politics major

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) - Global Business major

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) - International Economics major

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) - International History major

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) - International Political Economy major

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In a continually changing and unpredictable world, the overarching mission of the School is to prepare women and men to be creative leaders with a commitment to service and an understanding of the ethical component of global affairs. In order to achieve this mission, the School works to ensure that our graduate students have the proper substantive understanding of the international system and the necessary skills to thrive in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors of international affairs.

The Walsh School of Foreign Service awarded its first graduate degree in the early 1920s. Since that time, the SFS has continued to develop an innovative approach to graduate education for professional careers in international affairs.

Social Sciences and Management (1)

Master of Arts in Arab Studies

Master of Arts in Asian Studies

Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies

Master of Arts in German and European Studies

Master of Arts in International Business and Policy

Master of Arts in Latin American Studies

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General

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

7+

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.