Georgre Washington University

The George Washington University (GW) is a private research university in Washington, D.C., named for the first U.S. president and chartered by Congress in 1821. Its main Foggy Bottom campus sits in the heart of the nation’s capital, with additional facilities in Mount Vernon and Virginia, giving students close access to federal agencies, embassies, courts, museums, and international organizations. GW is known for strengths in international affairs, political science, law, business, public health, medicine, and engineering, and for experiential learning tied to D.C.’s policy and professional networks. As an R1 research institution, GW combines undergraduate and graduate education across schools such as Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Elliott School of International Affairs, the School of Business, the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Law School. The university emphasizes civic engagement, research, and career preparation in government, diplomacy, nonprofits, and the private sector.