Academics
At the Elliott School, we make it our mission to help you:
Find your passion
Whether your interests lie in regional studies or global policy issues, the Elliott School of International Affairs offers graduate and undergraduate programs, along with summer courses, that engage and inspire.
Explore theory and practice
We prepare Elliott School graduates for successful careers by combining in-depth analysis with practical applications of today's critical economic, political, scientific and cultural issues.
Develop an Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Most Elliott School full-time faculty members are jointly appointed in GW departments, providing our students with the skills to look at an issue through a multitude of lenses — skills they can leverage throughout their careers.
Explore Our Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs combine rigorous coursework and professional training to provide students the knowledge and perspectives needed to make a difference in the world.
Explore Our Undergraduate Programs
The Elliott School offers bachelor of arts degrees in international affairs, Asian studies, Latin American and hemispheric studies, and Middle East studies.
The most valuable experience of my studies at the Elliott School was the opportunity to meet and become friends with people from all over the world. Attending the Elliott School is like traveling from country to country without leaving Washington, D.C.
Dimitri Bien-Aimé
M.A. International Affairs '22