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Justice and Peace Studies

Learn more about studying Justice and Peace Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    Blended learning
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    35,568USD
  • Start date
    May
  • QS Ranking
    #285

Program overview

What Georgetown University says about their program:

Justice and Peace Studies is a programme offered at Georgetown University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Georgetown University, Justice and Peace Studies is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Justice and Peace Studies benefit from the wider learning environment at Georgetown University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.
  • Applicants must upload transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended where more than 15 credits were earned.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended where more than 15 credits were earned
  • Official final transcripts submitted directly to Georgetown University by the institution upon admission
  • A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree
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Required grades

We are not aware of any specific A levels, IB or GPA grading score requirements for this program.

Check back soon, or visit the official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • A Secondary School Report is required, comprising the high school transcript, the school profile and a counselor letter of recommendation submitted by the applicant's high school
  • A Midyear School Report is required

    a transcript submitted by the high school including grades from the first trimester or semester of the final year of high school

Essays and statements

  • The Georgetown Writing Supplement is required

    two short essays of 250 words each and two long essays of 650 and 500 words

  • One short essay must discuss the significance to the applicant of the school or summer activity in which they have been most involved (250 words)
  • One short essay must describe an experience of interacting with someone holding a different viewpoint, and what the applicant learned from it (250 words)
  • The 650-word essay is a personal or creative essay reflecting on the applicant's personal background and individual experiences, skills and talents
  • The 500-word school-specific essay asks applicants to describe their interest in studying in the College of Arts & Sciences; applicants interested in the sciences, mathematics or languages are encouraged to make specific reference to their choice of major

Recommendations

  • Two letters of recommendation are required

    one from a school counselor and one from a teacher

  • A second teacher recommendation may also be submitted (optional)
  • Teacher recommendations should come from instructors who have taught the applicant in a core academic subject - English, math, science, social studies/history, or world language - preferably within the last two years of high school

Selection

  • An alumni interview is part of the first-year application process; interviews are assigned as applications are received and applicants are required to complete the interview when it is assigned
  • An evaluative report from the alumni interview is submitted and becomes part of the applicant's admissions file

Tests and examinations

  • Georgetown requires submission of either SAT or ACT scores; at least one full SAT or ACT must be submitted and Georgetown does not accept superscores
  • Only the Verbal (EBRW) and Math portions of the SAT are considered, and the writing portion of the ACT is not considered
  • Submission of AP examination scores is highly recommended for students who have taken them (optional)

How to apply

3 routes available:

  • Common App

    Mixed deadline
    Application fee90.00 USD
    Fee waiver

    You may be eligible for a fee waiver if you meet certain criteria; request the waiver by filling out the appropriate request form prior to submitting your application.

    Read the fee waiver policy

  • Coalition Application (Scoir)

    Application feeFee not confirmed
    Fee waiverNot stated for this route

  • Direct

    Mixed deadline
    Application fee90.00 USD
    Fee waiver

    You may be eligible for an application fee waiver if you meet certain criteria; initiate the request during the application process or contact the admissions office for instructions.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at Georgetown University

  • International Student Financial Aid Scholarships

    Official page

    Georgetown states that financial aid for international undergraduate students is extremely limited, but international applicants may be considered for awards if they indicate interest on the undergraduate admission application and complete the CSS Profile. Students who receive aid must reapply each year.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Georgetown University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Georgetown University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Georgetown University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,369
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,820
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$130
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$68
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$115
Monthly grocery basket$267
Books and study supplies (monthly)$83
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$17
Gym membership$113

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and finaid.georgetown.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for Georgetown University

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