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The George Washington University

Program in International Development Studies

Washington, DC

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Overview

Program in International Development Studies / Program in International Development Studies is located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies International development management
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Economic development
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies The environment, natural resources, climate change, and sustainable development
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Humanitarian assistance
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Social enterprise and private sector development
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Culture, society, and development
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Technology and development
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Democracy and governance
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Global health
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Gender and development
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies International education
Master of Arts (MA) International Development Studies Conflict and development

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 37

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE/GMAT Optional
1 Foreign Language
Thesis Optional
Optional thesis; required final Capstone project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

156
Applied
137
Accepted
30
Enrolled
88%

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 No
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; economics prerequisite
Doctoral Degree Exam N/A

International Students

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

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Fees

$82,220
Tuition & Fees
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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards January 7
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans
Federal Work-Study

Student Body

96
Total Graduate Students
18%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.25%
Black or African American 14.58%
White or Caucasian 50%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 7.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races 4.17%
Unknown 2.08%

Gender

Male (19%)
Female (80%)

Faculty

25
Total faculty
Full-time - 4
Part-time - 21
Male (13)
Female (12)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Gender and development, sustainable development, agricultural development, ethnic minorities and development, governance
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 1957 E Street, NW
Washington, DC  20052
United States
Contact Dr. Sean Roberts
Program Director, International Development Studies
Email: seanrr@gwu.edu
Phone: 202-994-7739

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