Overview

Elliott School of International Affairs / Elliott School of International Affairs is located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.

Departments & Programs

Program in Asian Studies

Program in European and Eurasian Studies

Program in Global Communication

Program in Global Gender Policy

Program in International Affairs

Program in International Development Studies

Program in International Policy and Practice

Program in International Science and Technology Policy

Program in International Studies

Program in International Trade and Investment Policy

Program in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies

Program in Middle East Studies

Program in Security Policy Studies

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of International Studies (MIS)
Juris Doctor/Master of Arts (JD/MA)
Master of International Policy and Practice (MIPP)
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Public Health/Master of Arts (MPH/MA)
Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts (MBA/MA)
(Graduate Certificate)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	367
Other Advanced Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE/GMAT Optional Varies For most programs, a Capstone project is the culminating requirement.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,495

Applied

1,214

Accepted

314

Enrolled

Applying

80

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 7th	January 7th	Yes
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE/GMAT Optional
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume; statement of purpose; 2 letters of recommendation; transcripts

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 7
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

805

Total Graduate Students

12%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.19%
Black or African American	8.94%
White or Caucasian	57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	5.84%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	3.23%
Unknown	4.6%

Gender

Male (47%)

Female (52%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Area studies, international economics, national security policy studies, international development, science policy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1918 F Street, N.W.
Washington, DC  20052
United States

Contact Rueben E. Brigety
Dean
Email: esiadean@gwu.edu
Phone: 202-994-6240
Fax: 202-994-0335

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