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About GWU

George Washington University (GWU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Ashburn, United States. GWU is working closely with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The university is one of the top-340 universities in the world. GWU is one of the best universities in the United States. The educational institution is in 201 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).

GWU offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.

Location
Ashburn, United States
Establishment year
1821
Students
21,725
International students
2,882
Female students
61%
Acceptance rate
43%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2024#340
Rating in the USA
2021#45
Rating THE
2024#201-250
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Social Sciences & Management126
Accounting & Finance151-200
Arts & Humanities183
Life Sciences & Medicine200
Natural Sciences401-450
Engineering & Technology451-500
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GWU tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at GWU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at GWU will cost local citizens a minimum of 19,995 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 26,993 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local19,995USD/year
Foreign48,987USD/year
Master
Local19,995USD/year
Foreign26,993USD/year

Additional costs

Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Room and board
on campus14,711USD/year
off campus14,711USD/year
Other expenses
on campus1,525USD/year
off campus1,525USD/year

Study programs at GWU

Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exercise Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Education & Training
Clinical Research Administration
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Education & Training
Economics & Business Management
Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Computer Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Medicine
Geographic Information Systems
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Police and Security Studies
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Law
Computer Science & IT
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Business
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Business Analytics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Law
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Clinical Management and Leadership
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Clinical Research Administration
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Education & Training
Economics & Business Management
Medicine
Economics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Show all
Law
Business Analytics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Law
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Criminal Justice
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Police and Security Studies
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Law
Computer Science & IT
Social Sciences & Management
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Environmental Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Geological Sciences
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Physical Sciences
Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Physical Sciences
Show all
Medicine
Biological Sciences
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Chemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Clinical Health Sciences (Military Only)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Clinical Research Administration
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Education & Training
Economics & Business Management
Medicine
Show all
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Clinical Health Sciences (Military Only)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Dance
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Film Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Fine Art
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Show all
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Engineering & Technology
Applied Science and Technology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Chemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Civil Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Show all
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
American Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Arabic
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Chinese
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Classical Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
History, Philosophy & Theology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Show all
History, Philosophy & Theology
Africana Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Anthropology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Archaeology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Art History
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Classical Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
History, Philosophy & Theology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Show all
Social Sciences & Management
Africana Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
American Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Anthropology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Arabic
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Archaeology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Show all
Accounting & Finance
Accountancy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Accounting & Finance
Business
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Business Analytics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Law
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Economics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Finance
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Show all
Other
Cytotechnology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Other programs
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exercise Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Tourism Administration
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
18 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Computer Science & IT
Computer Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Computer Security and Information Assurance
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Computer-Integrated Design in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Curriculum and Instruction
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Show all
Law
Crime Scene Investigation
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Physical Sciences
Criminology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Law: Master of Laws
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Law
Legislative Affairs
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Paralegal Studies
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Law
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Biomedical Informatics
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Chemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer-Integrated Design in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Show all
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Environmental and Green Chemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Forensic Chemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Asian Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Chinese Language and Culture
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
History, Philosophy & Theology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Islamic Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Education & Training
Assessment, Testing and Measurement in Education
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
15 months
Study field
Education & Training
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Education & Training
Medicine
Brain Injury: Educational and Transition Services
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Education & Training
Medicine
Early Childhood Special Education
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Education & Training
Education Policy Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Show all
Physical Sciences
Applied Finance
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Physical Sciences
Crime Scene Investigation
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Physical Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Environmental Health Science and Policy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Resource Policy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Physical Sciences
Show all
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Art Therapy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Classical Acting
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Decorative Arts and Design History
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Documentary Filmmaking
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
6 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Show all
Economics & Business Management
Applied Economics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
14 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Applied Finance
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Physical Sciences
Business Administration Healthcare M.B.A.
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Medicine
Business Administration Online M.B.A.
Study mode
Online
Study form
Part-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration: Global M.B.A.
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Show all
History, Philosophy & Theology
Anthropology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Art History
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Decorative Arts and Design History
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
English
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
History, Philosophy & Theology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
History
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
History, Philosophy & Theology
Show all
Medicine
Anatomical and Translational Sciences
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Medicine
Art Therapy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Education & Training
Medicine
Bioinformatics and Molecular Biochemistry
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Medicine
Biological Sciences
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Medicine
Show all
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
History, Philosophy & Theology
Asian Studies
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Chinese Language and Culture
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
30 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Show all
Accounting & Finance
Accountancy
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
9 months
Study field
Accounting & Finance
Applied Economics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
14 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Applied Finance
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Physical Sciences
Budget and Public Finance
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Accounting & Finance
Finance
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Show all
Other
Business Administration: Online M.B.A.
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at GWU

At GWU,you can also get a bachelor's degree remotely.

Master's degree at GWU

To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at GWU.

GWU campus

The city campus of GWU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Ashburn has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. GWU regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
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What to do after graduation

After graduation, you can stay in United States for 1 year. This time is enough to find a job and change your student visa to a work one. GWU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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