Academics
Study international affairs in the Global South— in the heart of the Asia Pacific.
At Georgetown SFS Asia Pacific (GSAP), you’ll engage with the region’s most pressing challenges firsthand, moving between the classroom and the communities, governments and organizations shaping its future. Our programs combine the academic rigor of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) with an immersive, field-based approach that prepares you to turn analysis into action.
From geopolitics and economic development to urban policy and sustainability, GSAP offers graduate degrees and executive education designed for those who want more than a global perspective — you want to be part of the solutions.
Global South focus
Every program is built to address urgent policy questions of the Global South through a rigorous, immersive approach.
U.S. university branch campus in Indonesia
Established in Jakarta in 2025, in the world’s largest city, at the heart of Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
Faculty who are policy experts
in fields such as natural resources, economic development, and diplomacy.
Graduate programs
Our graduate programs prepare you to engage with the defining challenges of the Global South and the Asia Pacific–through rigorous academics, field-based learning and a unique multi-campus model spanning Jakarta, Doha and Washington, DC. You’ll build expertise in complex policy environments while studying each region from within, gaining the perspective and practical skills that set you apart in a competitive job market.
Executive education
Designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise, our executive education certificate programs build the knowledge and capabilities needed to operate effectively in evolving policy and institutional landscapes. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your understanding of regional security, urban governance, or peacebuilding — or your organization is seeking a tailored learning experience — GSAP offers both sponsored and custom programs that meet you where you are.
“I took a course focused on critical minerals and Indonesia’s mining industry, which included traveling to Papua to visit the world’s largest gold and copper mine—something I never imagined I would get to do during my graduate studies. It gave me an opportunity to learn about the importance of the mining sector to the Indonesian economy, the environmental impacts of mining and the relationship between the American mining company and the Indonesian government. “
Gemma King (MASIA’26)
“If you want to truly understand Southeast Asia and sustainable development, I believe there’s no better place than Georgetown SFS Asia Pacific. As Indonesia continues to carve out its place in the global economy, the country is actively navigating how to grow and move forward without compromising its natural resources. Being able to witness and experience this firsthand has been incredibly meaningful, and the entire experience has been truly wonderful.”
Connor McWeeney (MSFS’26)
“During the spring semester, I took the Critical Minerals course at Georgetown SFS Asia Pacific to go into the field and examine the practical issues facing development today. For students looking for practical, hands-on learning, this program offers a strong balance between theory and real-world issues. It helps us become better policymakers by pushing us beyond research and into understanding how policies actually affect people.”
Linda Uzoamaka Christopher (GHD‘26)
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Kiki Kurniawan (MDIA’26) connects Indonesia’s foreign policy to global diplomacy
Ever since his undergraduate days studying International Relations at Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung, Indonesia, Rizky Adi “Kiki” Kurniawan had set his sights on Georgetown University.
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Rethinking foreign service, learning through immersion and seeing the Global South differently
Georgetown SFS Asia Pacific (GSAP)—the School of Foreign Service’s (SFS) branch location in Jakarta, Indonesia—extends the SFS’s tradition of academic excellence in international affairs through diverse programs.
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How SFS helped Gemma King (MASIA’26) dive deep into Asia and the Indo-Pacific
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