Rankings
How every major ranking places George Washington University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 31 | $36,000 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 21 | $42,300 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 19 | $39,141 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 19 | $40,536 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 16 | $31,500 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 15 | $38,772 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 11 | $38,772 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 11 | $38,772 | See → |
| Psychology | 11 | $35,982 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $38,772 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $42,300 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 9 | $40,536 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 8 | $42,300 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $38,772 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $38,772 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $42,300 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 55 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at George Washington University
The job market for George Washington University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at George Washington University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,772 a year; half of George Washington University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $36,000 and $42,300. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $42,300, engineering & technology $31,500.
How is George Washington University ranked?
George Washington University is ranked #358 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Politics & International Relations Studies (#39) and Hospitality & Leisure Management (#51).
What IELTS score does George Washington University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (28 of the 56 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does George Washington University offer?
202 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (31), education & teaching (21) and computer science & data technology (19).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from George Washington University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.