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The Elliott School of International Affairs
Building Leaders for the World
The Elliott School of International Affairs prepares nearly 3,000 students each year for meaningful careers in international affairs. Our position in the heart of Washington, D.C. enriches our teaching and research by giving our students and faculty unparalleled opportunities to engage with the international leaders who walk through our doors on a regular basis.
The Elliott School at a Glance
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Bachelor's Degree Programs
10
Master's Degree Programs
95
Visiting Scholars per Year
330+
Events Hosted at the Elliott School
15
International Exchange Program Partners
Elliott School Spotlights
Welcome to the Elliott School of International Affairs
“Every success story start with a dream. Here at the Elliott School, we are dedicated to transforming those dreams into reality through our world class education and focus on diverse perspectives in the field of international affairs…”
Explore the ways we prepare our students for meaningful careers in international affairs.

Championing International Development and Cross-Sector Collaboration
"An Alumna’s Path to Public Leadership From the halls of GW to a global health organization, Sharmishta Sivaramakrishnan, ESIA BA ’16, has built a cross-sectoral career at the intersection of public policy, corporate strategy, and international development. Currently..."
Making Waves
"Elliott student athletes find balance between studying and competing on the swim team. Even though her time at GW is coming to a close, Taylor Bernosky, a senior studying international affairs with a concentration in international economics and a swimmer on the GW..."
Elliott School Spotlights
Welcome to the Elliott School of International Affairs
“Every success story start with a dream. Here at the Elliott School, we are dedicated to transforming those dreams into reality through our world class education and focus on diverse perspectives in the field of international affairs…”
Explore the ways we prepare our students for meaningful careers in international affairs.

Professor Hope Harrison Awarded High Honor from German Government
"Elliott School Professor of History and International Affairs Hope Harrison has been awarded the prestigious Order of Merit from the German government. Established in 1951 by President Theodor Heuss, this honor is Germany’s highest recognition for exceptional..."

Championing International Development and Cross-Sector Collaboration
"An Alumna’s Path to Public Leadership From the halls of GW to a global health organization, Sharmishta Sivaramakrishnan, ESIA BA ’16, has built a cross-sectoral career at the intersection of public policy, corporate strategy, and international development. Currently..."
Making Waves
"Elliott student athletes find balance between studying and competing on the swim team. Even though her time at GW is coming to a close, Taylor Bernosky, a senior studying international affairs with a concentration in international economics and a swimmer on the GW..."