OpenFieldMaster of Arts in International Affairs - Security Policy & Global Health
Ranked among the top international affairs programs in the world, preparing diplomats, defense analysts, and multilateral executives through policy capstones in downtown Washington D.C.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Baccalaureate degree with 3.3+ GPA; strong background in history, economics, or political science
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose in international affairs and policy writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Elliott School Dean's Merit Fellowships up to full tuition remission plus $18,000 living stipend
- Application fee
- $80
- Tuition / joining costs
- $1,995/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The George Washington University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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