George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs

The Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University is one of America's leading professional schools of international affairs. Our world-renowned faculty provides students, the policy community and the public with in-depth analysis of international economic, scientific, and political issues and the historical and cultural factors shaping them. The Elliott School prepares students for an extensive range of international affairs careers in the business, nonprofit and governmental sectors. Our alumni can be found in leading decision-making positions all over the world.

Each year, approximately 350 students enter our two-year masters degree programs on Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America, international development, international security, international trade and investment policy, international scientific and technological issues, and international affairs. Another 20-25 enroll in a one-year master's degree program for mid-career professionals. We offer joint degree programs with GW's schools of business, law, and public health, and graduate concentrations in those same fields as well as in international education.

Application Deadlines

Fall

Early Notification: November 1

Fellowship Consideration: January 7

Admission Only: February 1

Spring

Admission/Fellowship Consideration: October 1