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At the George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies, we offer more than just the credentials that will help working professionals get ahead; we prepare you to be a leader in your field.

Whether studying at our Virginia or D.C. locations or taking courses online, our students enhance their skills and leadership capabilities with firsthand insights from some of the most influential Washington insiders. The College’s faculty members not only bring academic rigor to the classroom but also teach real-time, real world lessons that can’t always be found in textbooks. With faculty coming from the top levels of the government, corporate and non-profit sectors, as a College of Professional Studies student you are able to apply the knowledge you’ve gained immediately and are prepared to reach your personal and professional goals.

Solving the complex problems facing humanity and advancing global wellbeing requires agile minds capable of thoughtful deliberation and skillful collaboration. At GW’s Columbian College of Arts & Sciences, we seek to create opportunities for students to discover knowledge that is profoundly innovative and cross-disciplinary, and that embraces the university's unique proximity to governmental institutions and global power centers, prestigious research agencies, and iconic cultural institutions.

The Elliott School prepares more than 2,400 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.

GW Law prepares students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to view the law in an increasingly global context. With an extensive curriculum, a faculty of well-respected scholars and practitioners, high-quality externship opportunities in the nation’s capital, robust mentorship programs, and an emphasis on professionalism and career development, we assist students in exploring the law in depth and finding their own place within it.

At the George Washington University School of Business, students learn at the crossroads of business, community, and global impact. Located steps from more than 1,000 international companies, 400 associations, and 180 diplomatic entities, our campus offers unmatched access to the people and organizations shaping the world.

Our programs combine rigorous, forward-thinking business education with a strong foundation in ethical leadership, sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate citizenship—all taught through real-world application and guided by expert faculty.

Founded in 1884, the mission of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) of The George Washington University is to serve the global community by:

• Providing high quality undergraduate, graduate and professional educational opportunities.
• Stimulating and promoting innovative fundamental and applied research activities.

Located in the nation’s capital, SEAS strives to promote a multicultural technological community and maintain and develop special integrated programs with industry and government.

SEAS' programs and degrees prepare professionals to be confident in their understanding of science and technology, capable of exercising constructive leadership, creative in the face of new environmental and societal challenges, and agile in the application of critical analytical skills during a life long learning that will open new career horizons.

In all of its activities, the School strives to create a vibrant atmosphere, providing for interaction and joint ventures among faculty, students, and the abundant resources of scientists and facilities available in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences.

With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country.

At the George Washington University School of Nursing, we are revolutionizing healthcare, one nurse at a time. Through bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs, we equip students to excel in delivering high-quality, compassionate care while shaping the future of healthcare.

As a top-ranked institution, GW Nursing drives excellence through innovative education led by accomplished faculty and enhanced by cutting-edge health care technology. Our Ashburn, Virginia, campus features a world-class simulation center where students gain hands-on experience to prepare for real-world challenges.

Rooted in Washington, D.C., we embrace our proximity to global health organizations like the National Institutes of Health, empowering graduate students to engage with transformative policies and advocacy. Here, students don’t just study the world—they work to improve it.

We advance population health, wellbeing, and social justice locally, nationally, and globally by: Applying public health knowledge to enhance policy, practice, and management; Conducting rigorous, basic, applied, and translational research; and Educating the next generation of public health leaders, policy makers, practitioners, scientists, advocates, and managers.

Housed at the University level are University Professors, special faculty appointments, and several Programs and Institutes: the Honors Program, the Global Food Institute, the GW Institute of Public Policy, the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, and the Women’s Leadership Program. Together, these programs and institutes represent a wide spectrum of academic excellence, impactful research, and multidisciplinary innovation at The George Washington University. They create a shared environment where interdisciplinary learning, research, leadership development, and community engagement thrive across diverse fields—from public policy and sustainability to global food systems and immersive academic experiences.