Due to the demand for program materials and advising services, we recommend that students begin researching their options at least one full semester before the appropriate deadline.
Most programs last the full academic year.
In order to achieve greater cultural and academic integration, students planning to study for a year in South America, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand should consider attending their host university for the southern hemisphere, rather than the U.S., academic year. Semester options are limited to overseas institutions with academic and examination structures that are compatible with Georgetown. If you are interested in a semester program, please refer to the list of available programs in the Resource Center. Programs administered by Georgetown differ from most others conducted by American institutions because of Georgetown's commitment to direct matriculation. This means enrolling directly into a foreign university and studying on the host university's terms.