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Preparing tomorrow’s leaders
The Elliott School prepares tomorrow’s leaders for successful careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs help students understand global challenges—and make a difference in the world.
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Engaging the world
The Elliott School of International Affairs brought five former secretaries of state to GW in September 2008 to share their insights about the next U.S. president.
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Global perspective
The Elliott School brings world-renowned scholars, policymakers, diplomats, journalists and world leaders to the GW campus. Event series include the Ambassadors Forum and the Future of Democracy.
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World-class faculty
The Elliott School’s 150 full-time faculty members and seven scholarly institutes conduct cutting-edge research on global issues that affect the lives of billions. Professor Hope Harrison won a Fulbright Fellowship to research the Berlin Wall’s history.
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The Elliott School of International Affairs is an international leader in educating future policy makers, researching global issues and engaging policy debates.
Location, Location, Location
The Elliott School is located just steps away from the White House, State Department, International Monetary Fund and World Bank. This coveted location enhances everything we do. There is no better place to study international affairs.
Our Community
Our Students make a difference in the world
Undergraduate Desu Damtew works to helps landmine survivors in Ethiopia.
Our Scholars create knowledge
Prize-winning professor Martha Finnemore studies international organizations and global governance.
Our Alumni shape the future
Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller, M.A. ’81, leads U.S. negotiations with Russia on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty.