MIS International Studies at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of international studies (MIS) program creates an opportunity for students at our international partner institutions to spend a year at the Elliott School. To thrive in today's international arena, successful professionals must possess knowledge of global and regional issues and a keen ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead in a multicultural environment. For many international affairs professionals, experience in Washington, DC, is an invaluable opportunity that strengthens and enhances their academic, professional, and cultural understanding of our globalized world.

Faculty: Elliott School of International Affairs | Department: Graduate Programs, Elliott School of International Affairs | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

See notes regarding special topics, skills, and LAW courses** Three or four required courses in economics, history, and international affairs/political science, as described below.

Career pathways

Whether one’s interests are in global trade, the development world, international public health, security and conflict resolution, or other global and regional issues, the Elliott School's MIS program prepares students for careers in diplomacy; public service; international and nongovernmental organizations; and multinational organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall: January 7th - Fellowship & Application Deadline Spring: October 1st - Fellowship & Application Deadline Applications for admission will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after the fellowship deadlines have passed, but students will not be considered for fellowships. GRE and GMAT scores are not accepted and will not be considered in the review process. Please do not submit scores. Two (2) letters are required. Applicants should submit one (1) academic letter from a professor and one (1) professional reference. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credi

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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