International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

The George Washington University
Washington, D.C., USA

Website: http://studyabroad.gwu.edu/?go=GWExchange

 

Institution Profile
 

The George Washington University (GW, GWU, or George Washington) is a private, coeducational comprehensive research university located in Washington, D.C. The University was chartered by an Act of Congress on February 9, 1821 as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia. It is the largest university in the nation's capital with more than 20,000 students – from all 50 states, the District, and more than 130 countries – studying a rich range of disciplines. It is renowned for its programs in international affairs, political science, law, and medicine.

Undergraduate students want to be a part of all that happens in DC in the heart of the most influential city in the world. Even with their wide range of individualized academic goals, GW students value and embrace the energy and excitement of GW’s social, academic and service-oriented communities.  Students take full advantage of the fact that the world intersects on GW’s campus and is often shaped by the intellectual pursuits, innovations and public service happening here.  Endless opportunities and resources in the classroom, on the campus and throughout the city help students to succeed both during their college careers and as accomplished leaders and involved citizens who make a difference in the world.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Late August to Late December
Semester 2: Early January to Mid May
Medium of Instruction for Classes

English.
Faculties/Schools

Undergraduate:

 
  • Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • Elliott School of International Affairs
  • School of Public Health and Health Services
  • School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Medicine and Health Services
  • GW Law
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Exchange students are restricted from enrolling in graduate level courses, courses taught by the School of Medicine or the Law School, as well as any of the courses offered by the Semester in Washington program.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  

NUS Application Deadline

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
 
Accommodations
Housing Options

GW offers premium residential options for freshmen and continuing students. Their 53 distinctive residential options range from traditional coed halls and apartment-style residence halls with private bathrooms to Scholars' Village townhouses for upper classmen and independent-living high-rises. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live in University housing, but GW also provides on-campus options for students who want to take advantage of the residence hall system for their entire undergraduate career. Their commitment to provide a complete undergraduate educational experience includes residence hall programming for students in University-sponsored housing. The interest-based housing system allows residents to create living and learning arrangements that best serve their extracurricular interests.

Exchange students interested in on-campus housing will be asked to submit a Housing Agreement with their application to GW.

 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

As part of the exchange application process, students will be asked to submit a Financial Certificate Form as well as proof of funds in order to receive a DS-2019. Please note that applications from prospective students requiring a DS-2019 from GW are not considered complete without these materials. .

Please note that a DS-2019 can only be issued once sufficient funding is documented for you and any accompanying dependents, whether that funding comes from you, a third party, GW, or a combination of these. Funds must be certified in U.S. currency and, if your documents are in a language other than English, an original, certified English translation must be provided. Financial documents should be as current as possible and may not be more than 12 months old at the time your GW studies will begin. Unless you are offered a University assistantship at the time of admission, you should not plan to work in the U.S. to support your studies.

Health/Medical Insurance

George Washington University offers health insurance for students.  Students are required to purchase health insurance in order to comply with their U.S. visa (J-1 Visa). GW will automatically enroll exchange students into the health insurance prior to arrival. They have the option of purchasing their own insurance and will be required to opt out of GW’s plan by a given deadline. Specifics regarding the health insurance requirement are provided in the exchange student’s online application with GW.

Beyond this, students are required to submit immunization documentation to the Student Health Services website upon acceptance.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.  
 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
USD $
Accommodation
1,610
Food
400
Insurance
148.6 (Fall)
247 (Spring)
Books and Supplies
120
Transport
132
Others (Entertainment, clothes)
150
Monthly Estimate
2,560.60 - 2,659


*GW’s Student Health Insurance over 12 month period

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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