Persepolis figures

Welcome to the Persian Studies Program! 

به برنامه فارسى دانشگاه جورجتاون خوش آمدید

These strong language offerings of the Persian Studies Program are complemented by relevant regional courses across the university, making for a robust interdisciplinary education on the Persian-speaking world.

Our program not only offers three levels of language study, but also three content courses each academic year. At the Beginners and Intermediate levels, Persian is taught through intensive study (12 credits in one academic year and during the summer). A Persian language minor is also offered for undergraduate students.

Our Program History

Since 2006, Georgetown University has been one of the only universities in the nation to offer 3 levels of Persian language courses, consistently, year in and year out. This makes us an attractive choice for undergraduates and graduate students seeking a full spectrum of language classes without interruption.

Support for the Persian Studies Program

Support for the Persian Studies Program is provided, in part, by the Shahrzad and Farhad Jalinous Endowed Fund for Persian Culture and Language Studies. The Jalinous Fund supports lectures, programming, faculty and student research, and teaching of and related to Persian language and culture at Georgetown University. Georgetown is grateful for the support.

Persian Studies Program News

Read More News
Mahnaz Afkhami

News

Georgetown Receives Afkhami Collection, An Extraordinary Treasure of Iranian Pre-Revolution Historical Documents

The Georgetown University Library is pleased to announce the exceptional gift of the Afkhami Collection, consisting of the personal papers of Mahnaz Afkhami and her late husband, the respected scholar Dr. Gholam Reza Afkhami, as well as the archives and library of the Foundation for Iranian Studies ( بنیاد مطالعات ایران fis-iran.org).

May 27, 2025

The Georgetown Persian Studies Program wishes everyone a joyous holiday and a year of good health and happiness!

Announcements, News

Happy Nowruz!

The Georgetown Persian Studies Program wishes everyone a joyous holiday and a year of good health and happiness.

March 20, 2025

headshot of Farima Sadigh Mostowfi

News

Faculty of Languages and Linguistics Celebrates End of Academic Year with Awards

Farima Sadigh Mostowfi not only developed the Persian Studies Program, but was a driving force behind the Persian language minor. As she received her award, Mostowfi addressed the assembled students and faculty, reflecting on her time at Georgetown and the intrinsic value of studying foreign languages.

May 24, 2022