About
The Elliott School prepares more than 2,500 students each year for meaningful careers in international affairs.
We develop the next generation of international leaders: leaders with knowledge, character and skills.
Our faculty conducts research, produces scholarship and contributes to the public debate on global issues to advance understanding and to help foster solutions.
We are located just steps from some of the most influential U.S, international and nongovernmental organizations in the world. Our singular position in the heart of the District of Columbia 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.
Our Mission
To educate the next generation of international leaders
To conduct research and produce scholarship that advances understanding of important global issues
To engage the public and the policy community in the United States and around the world, thereby fostering international dialogue and shaping policy solutions
Elliott 360: Latest News from the School
GW’s Public Interest Technology Scholars Will Raise the Bar on Conversations about Tech and Civic Interest
"Elliott School’s Susan Ariel Aaronson, CCAS’s Alexa Alice Joubin and SMPA’s David Karpf comprise the university’s inaugural PIT Scholars cohort. Authored by: Ruth Steinhardt The George Washington University introduced its Public Interest Technology (PIT) Scholars..."
Elliott Alumni Reflect on Prestigious Presidential Fellowship
"The prestigious Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program is opening doors for Elliott School graduates to turn their academic experience into impactful careers in the federal government. Administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the PMF program is..."
Elliott Students Earn Top Prize at Model G20 Summit
"GW students won the 2024 Model G20 Summit, beating delegations from universities across the country and earning the “Best Delegation” distinction. The three-day Model G20 Summit simulates the annual forum where leaders of the world’s largest..."