Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in International Development Studies in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
As neighbors to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the Elliott School facilitates substantive dialogues on development policy with Washington and global policymakers. Its international development studies (IDS) graduate program has become the most rapidly expanding offering within the Elliott School of International Affairs. This program equips future development professionals with cutting-edge research insights, field-tested methodologies, and hands-on learning experiences.
The master's degree in international development studies delivers comprehensive knowledge of contemporary development theories and challenges, along with the policy-making and project implementation processes. Through interdisciplinary studies encompassing economics, research methodologies, policy evaluation, and management, students gain professional preparation for international development careers. During their culminating year, IDS candidates undertake capstone initiatives, collaborating with faculty advisors and international aid agencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prior academic records: 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 credit on another transcript.
Statement of purpose: All applicants are required to submit an essay of approximately 500 words that answers one of the two questions below:
State your purpose in undertaking graduate study at the Elliott School. As part of your statement of purpose, describe your academic and research interests, career objectives, how a degree from the Elliott School will enable you to achieve your goals, and what unique skills, talents and/or perspectives you will bring to your program.
Additional requirements: A resum or curriculum vitae is required. Resum's/CVs must include dates of employment (if applicable) and date of degree conferral or expected degree conferral.
IETLS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.5
TOEFL- 105 (internet test) 650 (paper test)
PTE- 72
Statement of purpose: All applicants are required to submit an essay of approximately 500 words that answers one of the two questions below:
State your purpose in undertaking graduate study at the Elliott School. As part of your statement of purpose, describe your academic and research interests, career objectives, how a degree from the Elliott School will enable you to achieve your goals, and what unique skills, talents and/or perspectives you will bring to your program.
Additional requirements: A resum or curriculum vitae is required. Resum's/CVs must include dates of employment (if applicable) and date of degree conferral or expected degree conferral.
IETLS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.5
TOEFL- 105 (internet test) 650 (paper test)
PTE- 72
Tuition
USD
35,100