The Scoop
George Washington University is a private research university located in the heart of Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House. With approximately 27,000 students, GWU offers strong programs in political science, international affairs, public health, and law, drawing on its unique location in the nation's capital. The Elliott School of International Affairs is among the most respected in the field.
Campus life is inseparable from D.C.'s political and cultural landscape, with students regularly interning on Capitol Hill, at think tanks, and in international organizations. The Foggy Bottom campus blends into the city grid, giving the university an urban, professional atmosphere. GWU also maintains a campus in Mount Vernon. Admissions are selective, and GWU attracts students who are drawn to politics, policy, public service, and the energy of living in Washington.
