Established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, GW provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's, and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society.

Following George Washington's vision of an institution that would prepare leaders for the nation's future, GW offers advanced study in challenging, often multidisciplinary programs, that help you realize your full potential. A truly international university, with students from all 50 states and 130 countries, GW offers you the resources of nine graduate and professional schools. In addition, you will benefit from our associations with business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, including such renowned institutions as the Library of Congress, National Science Foundation, Smithsonian Institution, Folger Shakespeare Library, National Aeronautics and Space Administrations, World Bank, and National Institutes of Health.

The main GW campus is located in Foggy Bottom, a historic area in Washington, D.C. Some programs are also offered at the Virginia Campus, a graduate education and research campus in the Northern Virginia technology corridor; at several other off-campus locations in the Metro area; and through distance learning.

The George Washington University offers a select group of career-focused graduate degree and certificate programs at convenient locations near you in Washington, DC and throughout Virginia. The convenience of attending classes near home, work, or online enables working adults to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to gain an edge in today’s highly competitive job market. All classes afford students the same academic excellence offered at GW's main campus in convenient evening and weekend class formats.