The George Washington University

The George Washington University (GWU) is a private research university in Washington, D.C. It was chartered in 1821 by an act of the United States Congress. It is the largest institution of higher education in D.C., and also one of the oldest and most prestigious.

Overview

GWU offers a broad range of academic disciplines, from business and international affairs to health sciences and engineering. It comprises three campuses – Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia Science & Technology. The university frequents the list of top national universities in the United States, indicating the high quality of education it offers. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the university hosts students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 130 countries. Its distinguished faculty, inclusive community, dynamic urban setting, and limitless opportunities attract a diverse and high achieving student body.