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Georgetown University English Requirements

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District of Columbia, United States

Georgetown University is a private Jesuit research university in Washington, D.C., founded in 1789. It is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher education in the United States and is known for its programs in international relations, law, government, public policy, and business. The university enrolls approximately 19,000 students across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Georgetown University accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Duolingo English Test for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicNo published minimum
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying/internati…

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at Georgetown University sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from Georgetown University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.