Statistics on Georgetown's International Community
International students, faculty, and researchers are an integral part of the Georgetown University community. Georgetown’s international character is a point of pride for the university and a major element of its diversity. More than 4,500 individuals from 134 countries study, research, and teach at Georgetown. The Office of Global Services provides a wealth of services to this community, including immigration advising and cultural and educational programming.
- Statistics of International Student Population
- Statistics of International Scholar Population
- Data Sources
International Students (F-1 and J-1)
| Total International Students | 3,979 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 481 |
| Graduate | 2,171 |
| Alumni working in the United States on Optional Practical Training | 1,195 |
| Other (includes non-degree and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs) | 132 |
International Scholars
| Total International Scholars | 574 |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 86 |
| Research | 408 |
| Other (F-1 students working on campus under Optional Practical Training) | 80 |
Data Sources
Statistics include all international students and scholars at Main Campus and Capitol Campus, including the Georgetown University Law Center. International Students at Georgetown Law are advised by the Law Center International Student Services office.
The data is taken from the Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. The Open Doors Report is published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with comprehensive information on international students in the United States and on U.S. students who study abroad. For more information on Open Doors, please visit the IIE website.
Please note that Open Doors reports only provide data on students and scholars who are on temporary, non-immigrant visas and not those who reside permanently in the United States. Therefore, the data does not include any Permanent Residents (green card holders) or dual citizenship nationals who hold U.S. citizenship, who may be studying, conducting research or teaching at Georgetown University.