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Georgetown University in Qatar

If you’re interested in a degree from a leading foreign affairs university, you can apply to Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q). Established in Education City in 2005, GU-Q offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) degree. The liberal arts education at GU-Q offers students training in a wide range of subjects, along with the ability to specialize in key international affairs topics.

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Georgetown University in Qatar prepares undergraduate students for a variety of careers through a four-year liberal arts education focused upon the multidisciplinary study of international affairs. Students declare a major in the fall semester of their second year, then usually pursue coursework for the major in the third and fourth years of studies.

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Culture and Politics

Explore the connection between culture, knowledge, and power by studying the construction of political and cultural identities.

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International Economics

Understand markets and economic relationships among countries and how to evaluate the effects and success of policies targeting the economic welfare of individuals, firms, and countries.

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International History

Investigate the breadth and depth of human activity by studying intellectual, economic, social, and cultural dimensions of societies and states.

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International Politics

Examine how governments and non-state actors compete and cooperate with one another on issues including policy, strategy, and security.

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Certificate in American Studies

The program provides students with a solid understanding of the historical development of the United States, providing the necessary context for the exploration of cultural and social themes across a variety of disciplines, as well as the advanced study of American political processes and institutions.