The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being.
- #201 Ranking
- 343 Masters
- 1,841 Academic Staff
- 23,375 Students
- 4,208 Students (int'l)
- 14,259 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (108)
- M.Accy Accountancy
- M.Accy. Accounting Analytics
- M.Sc. Applied Economics
- M.Sc. Applied Finance
- Postgraduate Certificate Budget and Public Finance
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Eng. Cloud Computing Management
- M.Eng. Construction Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Energy Engineering and Management
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Engineering and Technology Management
- M.S.F. Finance
- Postgraduate Certificate Financial Mathematics
- M.A. Global Communication
- Postgraduate Certificate Global Public Relations
- M.P.S. Homeland Security
- M.H.R.M. Human Resource Management
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.I.S International Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Leadership Development
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Sc. Marketing
- Postgraduate Certificate Nonprofit Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Organizational Learning and Change
- M.P.S. Political Management
- M.S.P.M. Project Management
- M.P.A. Public Administration
- M.P.S. Publishing
- M.T.A. Tourism Administration
Social Sciences (102)
- M.Accy. Accounting Analytics
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Anthropology
- B.A./B.Sc. Anthropology Dual Degree
- M.Sc. Applied Economics
- M.Sc. Applied Finance
- M.A. Asian Studies
- M.A. Criminology
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital Politics
- M.P.P./J.D. Dual Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor
- M.S.F. Finance
- M.A. Forensic Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate Geographical Information Systems
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.A. Global Communication
- Postgraduate Certificate Global Gender Policy
- M.P.H. Health Policy
- M.P.S. Homeland Security
- Postgraduate Certificate Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness and Response
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.I.P.P. International Policy and Practice
- M.I.S International Studies
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate LGBT Health Policy and Practice
- M.P.S. Legislative Affairs
- M.A. Middle East Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate PACs and Political Management
- M.P.S. Political Management
- M.A. Political Science
- M.P.P. Public Policy
- MFA Social Practice
- M.A. Sociology
Medicine & Health (73)
- M.A. Art Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate Autism Spectrum Disorders
- M.P.H. Biostatistics
- Postgraduate Certificate Brain Injury: Educational and Transition Services
- M.S.H.S. Clinical Microbiology
- M.S.H.S. Clinical and Translational Research
- M.P.H. Dual Degree in Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate Emergency Management and Public Health
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Exercise Science
- M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
- M.P.H. Global Environmental Health
- M.H.A Health Administration
- M.Sc. Health Care Quality
- M.P.H. Health Policy
- M.P.H. Health Promotion
- Postgraduate Certificate Healthcare Corporate Compliance
- M.S.H.S. Immunohematology and Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Integrative Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate LGBT Health Policy and Practice
- M.S.H.S. Laboratory Medicine
- M.P.H. Maternal and Child Health
- Master Medical Laboratory Science
- M.Sc. Nurse-Midwifery
- M.Sc. Nursing
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health Generalist
- M.P.H. Public Health Nutrition
- M.S.H.S. Regulatory Affairs
- M.Sc. Sport Management
Computer Science & IT (51)
- M.Sc. Applied Computer Science
- M.Eng. Cloud Computing Management
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Computer Security and Information Assurance
- Postgraduate Certificate Computer-Integrated Design in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- M.Eng. Cybersecurity Analytics
- M.Sc. Data Analytics
- M.Sc. Data Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Geographical Information Systems
- Postgraduate Certificate High-Performance Computing
- M.A. Philosophy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (39)
- M.Sc. Applied Computer Science
- M.Sc. Applied Finance
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.S.H.S. Biomedical Informatics
- M.P.H. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.S.H.S. Clinical Microbiology
- Master Forensic Chemistry
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.Sc. Human Paleobiology
- M.S.H.S. Immunohematology and Biotechnology
- M.A. Mathematics
- M.S.H.S. Molecular Diagnostic Science
- M.Sc. Physician Assistant
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Engineering & Technology (32)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.S.H.S. Biomedical Informatics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- Postgraduate Certificate Computer-Integrated Design in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- M.Eng. Construction Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Energy Engineering and Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Engineering and Technology Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Nuclear Policy
- M.Sc. Physics
- Postgraduate Certificate Structural Engineering
- M.P.S. Sustainable Urban Planning
- M.Sc. Systems Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Transportation Engineering
Education & Training (30)
- Postgraduate Certificate Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Postgraduate Certificate Brain Injury: Educational and Transition Services
- M.Ed. Elementary Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Incorporating International Perspectives in Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Job Development Job Placement
- M.A.T. Museum Education
- M.A. School Counseling
- M.Ed. Secondary Education
Arts, Design & Architecture (16)
- M.A. Art History
- M.A. Art Therapy
- M.F.A Classical Acting
- Postgraduate Certificate Documentary Filmmaking
- M.A. Exhibition Design
- M.F.A. Fine Arts
- Postgraduate Certificate Geographical Information Systems
- M.A. Interaction Design
- M.F.A Interior Architecture
- M.F.A. Production Design
- M.P.S. Publishing
- M.P.S. Sustainable Urban Planning
Humanities (16)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Asian Studies
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- M.A. Philosophy
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (15)
- M.Sc. Exercise Science
- M.Sc. Sport Management
- M.T.A. Tourism Administration
Applied Sciences & Professions (14)
- Postgraduate Certificate Emergency Management and Public Health
- Master Forensic Chemistry
- M.A. Forensic Psychology
- M.F.S Forensic Sciences
- M.A.T. Museum Education
- M.A. Museum Studies
- MFA Social Practice
- M.A. Sociology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (14)
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.P.H. Global Environmental Health
- M.P.S. Sustainable Urban Planning
Journalism & Media (13)
- M.P.P./J.D. Dual Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Relations
- M.P.S. Strategic Public Relations
Law (10)
- M.A. Criminology
- M.P.P./J.D. Dual Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor
- LL.M. Law: Master of Laws
- M.P.S. Legislative Affairs
- M.P.S. Paralegal Studies
About
History
The George Washington University had its beginning in 1821 as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia. The name of the institution was changed in 1873 to Columbian University and in 1904 to The George Washington University.
Education
Housed in a city unlike any other, our students gain an education unlike any other. The whole city is our classroom, and our students emerge not just with a diploma, but with experiences that could only happen at George Washington University.
Research
GW’s unparalleled location and state-of-the-art facilities encourage students, faculty and staff to cultivate new collaborations and innovative solutions as they work with fellow researchers and policymakers alike.
If you’re destined to make a discovery, you’ll be right at home at GW. Here opportunities are endless and our partnerships with powerful institutions are longstanding.
Career
Our professional career coaches have extensive experience working with students in career development, employment advising, internship preparation, interview skills and document preparation.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
201
2022
201 -14
2021
187
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201 100
2021
301
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
271 -24
2022
247 11
2021
258
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
362 -7
2022
355 -2
2021
353
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
As a portion of the Center for Student Engagement, GW Housing, in conjunction with Residential Engagement, the Division of Operations, Facilities Services, GW Safety and Security, and GW Information Technology, supports the academic experience of residential students by providing safe, scholarly-oriented communities. GW Housing also manages all aspects of the university's three-year residency requirement and summer housing program. We strive to foster and inclusive residential environment where students have opportunities to grow and develop into leaders, value civility and respect, and thrive as members of the GW community.
Library services
The GW Libraries organization is made up of three library buildings. Access to all three buildings is available to all GW students, faculty, staff, alumni and some visitors in certain circumstances. Access to electronic resources is available to anyone in the library buildings and remotely only to GW students, faculty, and staff.
ICT services
The Division of Information Technology (IT) is the chief provider of technology infrastructure, services and applications at the George Washington University. The division partners with stakeholders across GW to equip students, staff and faculty with the technology know-how and tools necessary to achieve academic excellence.
Medical services
A healthy lifestyle is an important part of maintaining your grades, succeeding in your internship and growing at GW. We have plenty of resources to keep you healthy and active. Our Colonial Health Center offers confidential medical and mental health services, as well as health promotion and prevention services.
Student Life
Campus life
GW’s location in the heart of Washington, D.C., provides for unparalleled access to leading international institutions, multinational corporations, global media outlets, and the governments of 177 countries via their resident embassies.
Sports facilities
We don’t just cheer for our 27 NCAA Division 1 teams, we Raise High the Buff and Blue! Colonials have won more than 100 team championships in 18 different sports — from basketball to tennis, gymnastics to golf. With a Colonial Army of fans loyal to GW, it’s no surprise our teams have thrived in the Atlantic-10 conference and across the country.
Student clubs
- the White House
- Bloomingdale's
- Discovery Communications
- PwC
- National Institutes of Health
- World Bank
Accreditation
The University is accredited by its regional accrediting agency, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), which accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several international locations.
Student Reviews
Inside-Out: Learning, Failure, and Growth at the George Washington University
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The Elliott School was both gratifying and frustrating to parse; while I learned vital critical thinking skills, and for the first time, was challenged to think more broadly than my Western experience, the program was incredibly limiting. My concentration, Anthropology, was chosen on a whim, as I had not had enough time to truly explore what I wanted to study in school....
jay
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The university is strategically located, lots of opportunities
trapped in the dc bubble
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
stagnant academic growth, echo chamber of neoliberal perspectives and overall lack of critical analysis
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