Reimagine foreign service, and build
a career of impact.
What does “foreign service” mean? At Georgetown University’s top-ranked School of Foreign Service (SFS), it means service to the world and anyone engaged in or affected by international affairs—which is all of us.
The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program has been a pioneer in international affairs education for over 100 years, preparing professionals to be effective and active global citizens. Housed within SFS, MSFS will prepare you to become a leader and an innovator by equipping you with a unique combination of knowledge, creativity, and service-minded leadership values. You’ll also go deep in a specific concentration like global politics and security; international development; global business, finance and society; or science, technology and international affairs.
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Highlights
- The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) has a 100-year history, a legacy that helps make SFS the top ranked school of international relations in the world.
- Our graduates go on to create successful careers in the U.S. and abroad, in government agencies, the corporate world, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and nonprofits, including the Eurasia Group, Refugees International, and the World Bank.
- Located in Washington, DC, at the epicenter of global policy and politics, you’ll have access to top faculty, researchers and practitioners who are shaping policy and politics today.
- Graduate with valuable work experience through a required internship and focused leadership experience. You’ll have the opportunity to network at leading organizations, including international NGOs, embassies, think tanks, and multilateral agencies, all within close proximity to campus.
In the world for international relations master’s programs
Foreign Policy Magazine 2024
Of MSFS graduates are employed or continuing education within six months of graduation
MSFS class of 2024
Alumni
An unparalleled global alumni network, including heads of state, CEOs, ambassadors, award-winning journalists, and scholars
“It was so refreshing and interesting to meet people from different walks of life who had different insights on problems. Georgetown also offers such a unique ability to intimately interact with ambassadors, foreign service officers, dignitaries, activists, and politicians, all working on issues we are interested in.”
Jasmin Alsaied (MSFS ’23), Surface Warfare Officer, U.S. Navy
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If you are ready to lead change on the world’s most pressing issues, we’re ready to help you do it.