About PhD Program,
The Ph.D. program accepts applications annually to begin study during the following Fall semester; we do not currently solicit applications to begin study in Spring semesters. Students may apply for the Ph.D. program before or after earning an M.S. degree.
Ph.D. students in good standing receive financial support during the first five academic years of their program, including tuition, health insurance, and a service stipend assistantship.
Information about the application process may be found below or by visiting our FAQ for Prospective Students.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Applicants for admission must meet certain eligibility requirements set by the Graduate School and the Graduate Departments and Programs. Applicants are admitted by the Dean of the Graduate School. Admitted applicants who confirm their intended enrollment with the Office of Graduate Admissions will be eligible to participate in Graduate Student Orientation and registration activities.
Admission is official upon receipt of an online letter from the Dean of the Graduate School. Admission to a degree program may be granted to applicants:
- who have received a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or the equivalent from an international college or university;
- who will graduate or have graduated with an average of B or better;
- who meet the academic criteria specified by the department or program and the Graduate School.
PhD Funding Coverage,
We’re here to help you navigate the cost of your graduate degree by providing financial support, merit-based aid, fellowships and other funding opportunities. Georgetown offers two kinds of financial aid to graduate students: merit-based aid and need-based aid. Our separate Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards can assist in navigating external funding.
We offer four types of competitive merit-based scholarships to both incoming and current students: scholarships, Ph.D. assistantships, Ph.D. fellowships and Master’s stipends. Merit-based awards are given on the recommendation of each academic program and are designed to assist graduate students in their academic pursuits.
Application Requirement,
Application Form
Statements of Purpose
Transcripts, Translations, and Evaluations
Self-Reported GPA
Official Recommendations
Official Test Results
English Proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS
Some departments and programs require the completion of supplemental data or submission of materials such as writing samples, resumes, and language proficiency forms. Review the application requirements of your program of interest to determine if supplemental questions and/or materials are required. If so, this will be included as an additional section in the application to which may be asked to provide additional information about prior coursework, upload your resume, a writing sample, etc.
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
The application must be submitted with a non-refundable application fee. The application fee for the 2024 application cycle is $90. The fee can be paid by Visa or MasterCard only.
