Georgetown University was founded on the initiative of Bishop John Carroll of Georgetown in 1789, making it the oldest Catholic university in the United States. Today, the university is located in the city of Washington, since since 1871 the town of Georgetown has become the administrative district of the American capital.
Georgetown University. History
As you know, Protestants of various kinds were the predominant denomination in the American colonies, while Catholics remained in the minority and were persecuted.
Only with the beginning of the American Revolution, religions were equalized in rights, which made it possible to create new religious universities. At this time, on the advice of Benjamin Franklin, the Pope appointed George Carroll as the head of the American Catholics, who decided to organize the university. For the first students, the doors of the educational institution opened in 1792, immediately after the completion of construction.
However, during the first decade of its existencethe university experienced significant financial difficulties, as the Catholic community was not large enough. The true heyday of the institution began at the end of the XlX century.
Georgetown University Contemporary
In 1989, the university celebrated its bicentenary. In the same year, John O'Donovan became the head of Georgetown University in Washington, who began to pursue an active policy of raising funds for the university fund and expanding the scope of the educational institution.
The leadership of the institution has made significant efforts for international cooperation. In 2005, a branch was opened in Qatar and a joint educational program was organized with Shanghai Fudan University. In 2008, a full-fledged representative office was opened in Fudan.
In the active expansion into the international education market, one can see the traditions of the Jesuit order, to which the founder of the university belonged. Today, 7,000 students from more than one hundred and thirty countries study at fifteen faculties in Georgetown.
University structure
The university has the following departments and faculties:
- Business and economy.
- English language and comparative literature.
- Government.
- Stories.
- International Relations.
- Linguistics and languages.
- Mathematics and Computer Science.
- Medicine and he alth sciences.
- Philosophy and theology.
- Regional and ethnic studies.
- Natural sciences.
- Social Sciences.
- Visual and performing arts.
- Center for Special Distance Education.
The Faculty of International Relations and Diplomacy brought real glory to the university. In this direction, Georgetown is included in the world's top 5 educational institutions.
Place in the educational system
Approximately 3,000 new students enter all departments of Georgetown University in Washington every year. However, more than 20,000 applications are submitted to the administration, which makes Georgetown one of the most selective universities in the United States. Thus, only 14.5% of applicants enter the university.
The most popular destinations for international students are MBA and medicine programs, while the law and international relations departments are popular with Americans.
The university is actively engaged in financial support of students, providing grants and scholarships, the average amount of which reaches $ 23,500. On average, more than 55% of students receive annual assistance from the institution's management.
Student life. Campuses
With such a high level of prestige, it's no surprise that reviews of Georgetown University tend to be very positive. Most often, students praise the living conditions on the Georgetown campus, which has its own medical center, theater,numerous sports facilities and clubs.
The quality and flexibility of educational programs allow students to receive high-quality and in-depth knowledge, adapted to personal needs. In addition, a university diploma allows you to get high positions in large corporations and government agencies.
Among Russians who have been honored to study at Georgetown, not only the humanities, but also the natural sciences are popular. Reviews about studies are positive, academic freedom is valued, a large number of extracurricular activities. However, students also do not forget about the high cost of education, noting, however, the possibility of financial assistance from the university and sponsors.
