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The George Washington University (GW or GWU) is a private federally-chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Originally named Columbian College, it was chartered in 1821 as Washington, D.C.'s first university by the United States Congress.
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Whether you want to advance your current career or start on a fresh path, we’re confident you will find what you’re looking for at GW. With more than 240 graduate programs in our schools and colleges, there’s a program here that will fit your interests and lifestyle.
Our schools and colleges provide a place for you to debate and discuss how to make a difference in the world and then actually go do it. Your classmates, friends and professors will motivate you to use what you’re learning, as well as your skills, ideas and passions, to help others and pave a path for your future.
The George Washington University is a private federally-chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Originally named Columbian College, it was chartered in 1821 as Washington, D.C.'s first university by the United States Congress. GW is one of nation's six federally chartered universities.
George Washington was determined to have a great national university in the nation’s capital. His hope was that students from all parts of the country would gain a first-hand knowledge of the practice as well as the theory of republican government while being instructed in the arts and sciences.
GW’s academic life is defined by not only our faculty and students’ unique abilities to put knowledge in action, but also for taking full advantage of our vast access to world-class partnerships, policy-research initiatives, and one-of-a-kind learning opportunities.
Our students come to GW for many of these same reasons. They come for passionate faculty, for diverse student groups, for Division I athletics, for once-in-a-lifetime internships, and for inspiring service opportunities. GW, like many universities, provides all of this.
As a selective institution, GW receives applications from every state and more than 120 countries. We aim to enroll a bright, talented, and diverse body of students who will take advantage of the many unique opportunities that the university and Washington, D.C., have to offer.
