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To thrive in today's international arena, successful professionals must possess knowledge of global and regional issues and a keen ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead in a multicultural environment. For many international affairs professionals, experience in Washington, DC, is an invaluable opportunity that strengthens and enhances their academic, professional, and cultural understanding of our globalized world.

The International Studies program at George Washington University is a unique program open to current students and recent alumni from M.A. programs at Elliott School partner institutions around the globe. M.I.S. students complete an additional academic year of full-time study in Washington, DC. Students pursue expanded study of a complementary global issue or world region, building upon the foundation of coursework completed at the partner school.

Whether one’s interests are in global trade, the development world, international public health, security and conflict resolution, or other global and regional issues, the Elliott School's M.I.S. program prepares students for careers in diplomacy, public service, international and non-governmental organizations, and multi-national organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Affairs Cornerstone
Uses of History in International Affairs
Survey of International Economics
Survey of International Trade Theory and Policy
Survey of International Macroeconomics and Finance Theory and Policy
Conflict Resolution
Nationalism and Ethnicity
Anthropology and Contemporary Problems
Political Geography
Special Topics in International Affairs
Capstone

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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

28 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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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. :

All applicants are required to submit an essay of approximately 500 words

A resumé or curriculum vitae is required.
Applicants must be current students or recent alumni (within 3 years) of Master's programs at one of Elliott School International Partners

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

63840 USD / year

≈ 63840 USD / year
Out-of-State

63840 USD / year

≈ 63840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63840 USD / year

≈ 63840 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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