T H E G E O R G E W A S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y

A N I NTERNATIO NAL
CO M MUNITY IN A
GLOBAL CITY

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IS HISTORY
The George Washington University (GW) is a comprehensive, global research university located in Washington, D.C.,
just blocks from the White House. Nearly 11,000 undergraduate students come from all over the globe to finetune
their cross-cultural understanding by living and learning with students from other countries, building a network of
friends, and preparing to succeed in a global setting. Our students put their knowledge in action every day through
research, internships, study abroad, and community service.

A CAPITAL KNOWLEDGE Research Community Service

LOCATION IN ACTION IS Internships Study Abroad

20+
GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus is blocks
from the White House, the U.S. Department
of State, the World Bank, the International C I TY B LO C K S O N T H E
F O G GY B OT TO M CA M P U S
Monetary Fund, and the Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts, to name some of
our high-profile neighbors.
75+ GW offers housing on
MAJORS
Plus, it’s easy to get to other major
both the Foggy Bottom
American cities by plane or train!

3 1/2 hour train ride to New York City

26 and Mount Vernon
campuses.
AC R E S O N T H E
M O U N T V E R N O N CA M P U S
1 1/2 hour flight to Boston
Students are required
2 hour flight to Chicago
5 1/2 hour flight to Los Angeles 2,000+ to live on-campus
for two years.
U N D E R G R A D UAT E
CO U R S E S O F F E R E D

175+
20 N CA A D I V I S I O N I
AT H L E T I C T E A M S
EMBASSIES IN
WA S H I N GTO N , D. C .

40+ C LU B &
I N T R A M U R A L S P O RT S
650,000+
H O U R S O F CO M M U N I TY S E RV I C E LO G G E D
320,000
A LU M N I WO R L D W I D E
L A ST Y E A R B Y T H E GW CO M M U N I TY
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Washington, D.C. 1821 11,000 500+ 140 74%

A M I D -S I Z E D, P R I VAT E , G LO B A L FOUNDED U N D E R G R A D UAT E ST U D E N T CO U N T R I E S W H E R E GW ’ S O F C L A S S E S H AV E 3 0
R E S E A R C H U N I V E R S I TY ST U D E N T S O R G A N I Z AT I O N S ST U D E N T S A R E F R O M O R F E W E R ST U D E N T S

APPLY TO GW
FIRST-YEAR A P P L I CAT I O N & To meet the English Language Proficiency
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION FINANCIAL AID requirements for admission, GW applicants
REQUIREMENTS DEADLINES should earn:

Common Application ▸ Early Decision I A minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL; OR

Official School Transcripts

N OV E M B E R 1 A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS; OR
▸ Early Decision II A minimum score of 61 on the PTE Academic; OR
Letters of Recommendation
JA N UA R Y 5
Demonstrate English language A minimum score of 115 on the Duolingo
▸ Regular Decision English Test
proficiency
JA N UA R Y 5
Funding Statement
▸ Fall Transfer
(available in your applicant portal)
APRIL 1

▸ Spring First-Year and Transfer View complete application

Additional documents will be O C TO B E R 1 requirements at
required for admitted students G O. GW U. E D U / I N TA P P .

COSTS & FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS

CO ST S F O R 2 0 2 4 - 2 0 2 5 ; International students are eligible
amounts will vary each year for merit scholarships of $ 5 , 0 0 0 TO
$ 2 5 , 0 0 0 per year. All applicants are
automatically considered.
▸ Tuition and Fees: $68, 060 Tuition and fees are
comparable to other GW applicants can apply for the
▸ Housing and Food (average): $16, 920 selective, private, You Are Welcome Here Scholarship,
research universities which provides two F U L L T U I T I O N
▸ Personal Expenses: $1, 700 in the United States. scholarships each year.

▸ Books and Supplies: $1, 450 Learn more at G O. GW U. E D U / I N T L A I D .

▸ Health Insurance: $2, 841

▸ TOTAL: $ 9 0 ,971
GW U N D E RGRADUATE MAJOR S

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Africana Studies Environmental and Political Science Asian Studies Latin American and Middle East Studies
American Studies Sustainability Studies Political Science (Public International Affairs Hemispheric Studies
Anthropology Environmental Studies Policy)
Arabic Studies French Language Psychological and Brain
Archaeology
and Literature Sciences MILKEN INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Geography Psychology Exercise Science Nutrition Public Health
Astronomy and
Astrophysics Geological Sciences Religion Health Data Science
Biological Anthropology German Language and Russian Language and
Literature Literature
Biology
History Sociology SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED
Biophysics
Human Services and Spanish and Latin SCIENCE
Chemistry
Social Justice American Languages, Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering
Chinese Language and Literature, and Cultures
Japanese Language and Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering
Literature
Literature Speech, Language, and Computer Engineering
Classical and Ancient Hearing Sciences
Judaic Studies
Near Eastern Studies
Korean Language and Statistics SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Cognitive Neuroscience
Literature Women’s, Gender, and Accountancy Entrepreneurship Information Systems
Cognitive Science of Sexuality Studies
Mathematics Business and Innovation International Business
Language
Neuroscience Business Analytics Finance Marketing
Communication
Organizational Sciences
Criminal Justice
Peace Studies
Data Science
Philosophy
Economics
Philosophy (Public SPECIAL PROGRAMS
English
Affairs) GW offers many special academic programs that require a separate
English and Creative
Physics application, including:
Writing

• Cisneros Scholars • Politics & Values • University Honors

CORCORAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND DESIGN • Civic House • Seven-Year B.A./M.D. • Women’s Leadership
Art History Graphic Design* Music • Corcoran Scholars
Dance Interaction Design* Photojournalism*
| Learn more at go.gwu.edu/specialinterest.
Fine Arts* Interior Architecture Theatre

* A portfolio is required when applying to these Bachelor of Fine Arts majors.

SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

CON N ECT W I T H U S
Journalism and Mass Political Communication
Communication GWAdmissions
[email protected] 202–994–6040 go.gwu.edu/intapp

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