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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
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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.
Celebrating The Distinguished Career of Professor Diego Abente Brun
"Q&A with soon-to-retire Dr. Abente Brun Looking back over your six years as Director of the Latin American and Hemispheric Studies Program (LAHSP) and currently, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Initiative (LACS), what do you consider your most significant..."
GW Professors’ Documentary Selected for 2026 Sundance Film Festival
"School of Media and Public Affairs professors Jason Osder and William Youmans directed the film. GW Today Two GW faculty members will have their documentary screened at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Jason Osder and William Youmans, both associate professors of..."
GW Students Attend World Bank Meetings, Connect Research to Global Policy
"IIEP sponsored GW students to attend the fall meetings of the World Bank and see their classroom lessons in impactful, real-world applications. Authored by: Brook Endale GW Today When the World Bank held its annual fall meetings, Abigail Ruggles and Simon Debesai were..."