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Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (21)
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Applied Economics
- M.A. Asian Studies
- M.A. Criminology
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital Politics
- M.A. Forensic Psychology
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.A. Global Communication
- Postgraduate Certificate Global Gender Policy
- M.Sc. Government Contracts
- Postgraduate Certificate Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness and Response
- M.I.P.P. International Policy and Practice
- M.I.S International Studies
Medicine & Health (17)
- M.A. Art Therapy
- M.A. Art Therapy Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate Autism Spectrum Disorders
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- Postgraduate Certificate Brain Injury: Educational and Transition Services
- Postgraduate Certificate Emergency Management and Public Health
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- Master Global Health
- M.H.A Health Administration
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Administration Generalist
- M.Sc. Health Policy
- M.P.H. Health Promotion
- Postgraduate Certificate Healthcare Corporate Compliance
- M.Sc. Integrative Medicine
Business & Management (16)
- M.Accy Accountancy
- Postgraduate Certificate Budget and Public Finance
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.S.F. Finance
- Postgraduate Certificate Financial Mathematics
- Postgraduate Certificate Global Leadership in Teams and Organizations
- Postgraduate Certificate Global Public Relations
- M.I.S International Studies
- M.S.P.M. Project Management
Education & Training (15)
- Postgraduate Certificate Brain Injury: Educational and Transition Services
- Master Counseling
- Postgraduate Certificate Design and Assessment of Adult Learning
- M.Ed. Elementary Education
- M.Sc. Exercise Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Incorporating International Perspectives in Education
Computer Science & IT (11)
- M.Eng. Computer Engineering
- 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.Sc. Data Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Geographical Information Systems
- Postgraduate Certificate High-Performance Computing
Engineering & Technology (10)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Computer-Integrated Design in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Energy Engineering and Management
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Engineering and Technology Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Geoenvironmental Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- M.A. Art History
- M.A. Art Therapy
- M.A. Art Therapy Practice
- M.F.A Classical Acting
- Postgraduate Certificate Design and Assessment of Adult Learning
- Postgraduate Certificate Documentary Filmmaking
- M.A. Exhibition Design
- M.F.A. Fine Arts
- M.F.A Interior Architecture
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Human Paleobiology
- M.S.H.S. Immunohematology and Biotechnology
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- Postgraduate Certificate Emergency Management and Public Health
- M.A. Forensic Psychology
- M.F.S Forensic Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- Postgraduate Certificate Climate Change Management and Policy
Humanities (4)
- M.A. Asian Studies
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
Law (1)
- M.Sc. Government Contracts
About
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.
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
181 20
2018
201
2017
201
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
2018
201 100
2017
301
2016
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
345 7
2018
352 11
2017
363
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
257 3
2017
260
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.
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.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
A memorable and insightful experience
Nadira Saraswati rated 4 out of 5 stars
The teachers are very helpful and insightful
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I loved the academic aspect of the school. Great professors, good work ethic among staff.
GW it's where you want to be if you are looking for hands on international political experience
Maria Vargas rated 5 out of 5 stars
GW was always my top choice school. I loved having the opportunity to experience international politics in the middle of DC and having constant key stakeholders come to the school to speak the work they do