Study Abroad Opportunities

NHS is committed to the development of overseas programs that academically complement our majors of study. We believe the overseas studies experience will only enhance our mission to prepare morally reflective health care leaders and scholars who strive to improve the health and well being of all people.

Getting Started

All students interested in studying abroad should visit Georgetown University's Overseas Studies web site for additional information on program opportunities, financial aid information, an application form, and application deadlines.

University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Useful Tips

• If you have questions about whether or not study abroad is an option for you, make an appointment to meet with your Academic Advisor.

• It is important to know how spending a semester abroad will impact progression in your program of study, so start planning no later than fall semester of your sophomore year.

• While researching programs, students should consider whether or not a program offers coursework that will allow them to progress in their major requirements towards timely completion of a degree.

• Most students study abroad either fall or spring semester of their junior year.  Which semester will be determined by program requirements, the host university’s requirements, and personal preference.

• Summer programs are a good option for students who are out of sequence or behind in their required curriculum, or are interested in study abroad opportunities that will not advance standing in their program of study.

University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Students majoring in Healthcare Management and Policy, Human Science, or International Health may have the option of studying abroad at any GU-APPROVED program.  Please visit Georgetown University's Overseas Studies web site further details on program locations.

Options for Nursing Majors

Curtin University of Technology, located in Perth, Australia offers clinical placements in required Nursing courses and is approved by the Department of Nursing for student exchange.

For additional information on this location please visit Georgetown University's Overseas Studies web site, and see your Academic Affairs Advisor no later than fall semester of your sophomore year. 

Requirements for Nursing Majors

Requirements may vary by location, but at minimum Nursing students’ candidacy for study abroad will only be considered for a semester program if the student meets the following criteria:

• A minimum cumulative GPA requirement of a 3.000.
• A grade of B or higher in all Nursing courses.
• A minimum average GPA of 3.000 must be achieved in all science courses required for the BSN including Human Biology I, Human Biology II, Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Human Functioning, and Genomics.

Perth, Australia

Summer Programs

There are a variety of summer programs available through Overseas Studies that may be available to students as early as the summer following their first year of study.  Please visit Georgetown University's Overseas Studies web site for further details.  In addition to Georgetown University programs, students may be able to receive credit for a non-Georgetown sponsored program, with the approval of the Office of Academic Affairs.

The Department of Human Science co-sponsors The Translational Health Science Internship with Overseas Studies.  This unique summer program is available to all Georgetown University students who have completed a minimum of one year of college level Chemistry and one year of college level Human Biology or Biology.

Nursing majors have the option of applying to the Danish Institute for Study Abroad Nursing in Northern Europe: Context & Clinical Practice program.  The credit hours from this program will transfer into Georgetown University as elective credit.  For further information on programs, please visit the DiS web site.