Located four blocks from the White House, The George Washington
University was created by an Act of Congress in 1821.
Today, George Washington University is the largest institution of higher
education in the nation's capital.
The University offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and
graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law,
engineering, education, business and international affairs.
Each year, George Washington University enrolls a diverse population of
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, the
District of Columbia and more than 120 countries.
