GW International
Nearly every facet of the programs and curricula at GW is infused with the exploration of international issues. GW offers some of the most active and far-reaching international programs to be found anywhere, but that’s just the beginning. We’re creating a lifelong, worldwide community of students, alumni, parents, friends and institutions that begins in Washington and spans the globe.
Office of International Programs
The Office of International Programs strengthens resources and deepens relationships to expand global opportunities for our faculty and students and to meet the international demands of our curricula. Whether you're a representative of a potential partner institution, a student undertaking study or clinical training overseas, or a scholar extending your work to other parts of the world, we provide linkages with the departments, information and resources that shape and advance your international efforts.
Study Abroad
Each year as many as 1,400 GW students take advantage of opportunities to study abroad through our study centers and partner institutions in more than 40 countries. Each year we explore ways to improve and strengthen GW's presence abroad to address the changing needs of our students in an increasingly interdependent, culturally diverse world.
International Students
International students are important members of GW's vibrant and open community, adding to the character and depth of our student body and to the quality of academic discourse in both graduate and undergraduate classrooms. While they are drawn to the benefits of our challenging curricula and proximity and access to hundreds of national and international organizations, we value their time with us and contributions to campus and alumni life.
Research and Visiting Scholars
The George Washington University responds to emerging issues through centers for research and scholarship that advance every field of science, policy and the arts.
International Cooperation
GW maintains agreements and exchanges with more than 100 institutions worldwide that translate into study opportunities for hundreds of individuals yearly. Together with our Study Abroad programs, international student activities, and Research and Visiting Scholar initiatives, these affiliations help us achieve our mission to promote international understanding and cooperation through education.
The GW Experience
Students
GW student entrepreneurs may apply for spots in entrepreneurship incubator.
A Home Away from HomeTwins study medicine and public health at George Washington.
Student Co-Produces New AlbumGeorge Washington student José Curbelo helped produce an album of northern Uruguayan music for Smithsonian Folkways.
A Call to ServiceGW students traveled to Guatemala, Honduras, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Puerto Rico as part of the fourth annual Alternative Winter Break program.
Faculty
GSPM professors teach practical skills to emerging politicians in Egypt.
South African Youth Perform at GWLatest collaboration between Professor of Theatre Leslie Jacobson and the Bokamoso Youth Centre premieres Friday.
A Life-Changing CourseToday’s reading by Aryeh Lev Stollman, author of “The Far Euphrates,” is the first of six from visiting artists in this spring’s Jewish Literature Live course.
Alumni
New scholarship program enables graduates to put a face and name to donations.
Fifteen alumni and one doctoral student will conduct research around the globe with 2011-12 Fulbrights.
Furry Friend Gets Kids Excited About LearningGeorge Washington alumna helped create a curriculum for elementary school students centered on the dog who used to serve as the postal service’s mascot.
