The MAGES program welcomes international students, who typically comprise between 20-30% of each year's incoming class. The balance of perspectives and backgrounds of the MAGES students is an integral part of the intellectual community that makes the BMW Center a vibrant intellectual hub of the transatlantic relationship.
Why Choose MAGES?
- Georgetown's School of Foreign Service is the top-ranked graduate school of international affairs (Foreign Policy Magazine) and is home to a world-class faculty.
- MAGES students pursue successful careers in international organizations, government, and business.
- The MAGES curriculum is flexible and students customize an individual concentration specific to their interests and area of specialization.
Funding Opportunities
Tuition Scholarships
MAGES automatically reviews all applicants for merit scholarships as part of the application process. Scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds, but scholarships that are awarded range from 1/4 tuition to full tuition scholarships. International students can also apply to work as Research Assistants on campus once they begin the MAGES Program. If you have any questions about scholarship availability or the review process, please contact MAGES.
Are you a student from Belarus, Russia, Turkey or Ukraine? You may be eligible to apply for funding to support the costs associated with applying to graduate school. Opportunity Funds through your local EducationUSA Center can help fund testing costs, visa fees, and application fees.
Additional sources of funding support may be found on our website under Tuition and Financial Aid.
To learn more or to speak with a representative of the MAGES program, please connect with us!
EducationUSA centers are the U.S. State Department‘s network of hundreds of advising centers in 170 countries designed to assist local students find the appropriate college or university in the United States.
International Student FAQ
What is different for international applicants?
International applicants must submit everything that U.S. citizens submit, plus TOEFL or IELTS scores if they have an undergraduate degree from a non-native English speaking institution. International students also have different financial aid considerations than U.S. citizens. Please see the section above on tuition/financial aid, and note that the BMW Center has resources for its international applicants and students.
Do I need to take the TOEFL or IELTS?
If you received your undergraduate degree from an institution where English was not the primary language, you must take one of these two tests in addition to the GRE.
What are the minimum TOEFL/IELTS scores for admission?
The minimum TOEFL score for admission to the MAGES program is 100 on the internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7.5. For more information on the TOEFL, visit this site; and for more information about IELTS, visit this site.
If I am a native speaker of a European language other than English, how can I certify my language status?
If you are a native speaker of a European language, you may certify your status in one of two ways: (1) by providing a high school or college transcript that indicates you were instructed in a European language; (2) by taking an Oral Language Examination that attests to your ability as a native speaker. Your Written Language Exam must be taken in another European language other than English.
If I have grades from international institutions, how do I submit them?
You should submit grades from foreign institutions in their official form with notarized translations attached.
Is it acceptable to submit letters of recommendation from non-English speaking professors?
Yes, but the letters must be translated. The professor should attach the translation to the original letter before submitting it to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
How do I secure a student visa for study in the U.S.? What should I do if I have a visa already?
Information on applying for a visa will be sent to you upon admission to your desired program. You will receive a Visa Student Questionnaire Form to complete and return to the Graduate Admissions Office. This form will explain the types of documentation required to show proof of funding for your study at Georgetown. Once the Visa Questionnaire is received by the Graduate Admissions Office, the form and corresponding documentation is delivered to the Office of International Programs on campus. OIP will process your paperwork and will issue the appropriate I-20 or other government form needed to apply for your visa.
