Overview

This is the right master's degree for you if:

You’re looking for the credentials and marketable skills necessary to grow in your influence.
You want the strategies needed to shape better outcomes as an operator at the forefront of the international development field.
You’ve been working in the social sciences field for some time now and you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
The circumstances in your country need to be addressed, and you need the expertise and experience to make that happen.

A degree in International Development Studies from the Elliott School affirms you are well-versed in collaboration and have exposure to different perspectives.

In the International Development Studies program at George Washington University, you will...

Learn ethical, sustainable, and participatory development practices. The IDS course of study takes a multidisciplinary and intellectually rigorous approach, paying particular attention to cultural context, ethics, field-based applied research, and innovative practices.
Acquire practical development skills through a variety of invaluable opportunities, which may include international work experience, an internship, a capstone project, and study abroad. All students complete a real-world consultancy for an international development organization as their final project.
Take advantage of the professional and cultural connections Washington, D.C., and the Elliott School have to offer. D.C. is one of the few centers for international development in the world. You’ll have access to many organizations and initiatives, as well as a front row seat for how cross-cutting issues play out on the global stage.
Network and learn beside a strong and diverse community of students and faculty. IDS students connect with other professionals in their cohort while they participate in student-driven engagement opportunities, such as GW’s New Venture Competition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Policy and Practice
Capstone Workshop
Capstone
Gender, War and Peace
Nuclear Prolif/Nonproliferation
Nuclear Security Policy
Nuclear Weapons
International Law and Use of Force
Science of Nuclear Materials
Emerging Powers & International Order
Economics (during 1st semester)
Management
Research Methods
Master’s Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Two (2) letters are required. Applicants should submit one (1) academic letter from a professor and one (1) professional reference.

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
Statement of purpose

A resumé or curriculum vitae is required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

91200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

91200 USD / year

≈ 91200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

91200 USD / year

≈ 91200 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

This is the right master's degree for you if:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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