| Admission deadlines: | 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. | |
| Standardized test scores: | GRE and GMAT scores are not accepted and will not be considered in the review process. Please do not submit scores. |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) letters are required. Applicants should submit one (1) academic letter from a professor and one (1) professional reference. |
| 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. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission and choose to enroll. |
| If academic records are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translations alone should be uploaded into the online application. Official transcripts and certified English translations will be required of applicants who are offered admission and choose to enroll. | |
| 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. Please be specific. | |
| OR - | |
| Please discuss an issue of international importance you wish to address in your professional career. Please include how the Elliott School and the academic program to which you have applied will prepare you to address this global issue. | |
| Additional requirements: | A resumé or curriculum vitae is required. Resumés/CVs must include dates of employment (if applicable) and date of degree conferral or expected degree conferral. |
| International applicants only: | PLEASE NOTE: International applicants who require a student visa are not eligible for admission to this program. |
| International Applicants may be required to submit official English Language tests scores with their application. Please see the Elliott School's English Language Requirements for guidance on whether you need to take the TOEFL/IELTS/PTE. Please send official TOEFL scores to institution code 5246. | |
| The minimum English Language Test Requirements can be found below: | |
| Eligible for Admission & requires EAP Courses: | |
| IELTS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.0 | |
| TOEFL- 100 (internet test) 600 (paper test) | |
| PTE- 68 | |
| Eligible for Admission & Exempt from EAP Courses**: | |
| IETLS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.5 | |
| TOEFL- 105 (internet test) 650 (paper test) | |
| PTE- 72 | |
| **Spring applicants must receive at least these scores to be considered for admission. | |
| Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
The Elliott School of International Affairs
The George Washington University
1957 E Street, NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
esiagrad@gwu.edu ~ 202.994.7050 ~ 202.994.9537 (fax)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: a minimum of 15 credits, including one 3-credit core course and 12 credits in courses for a self-designed science and technology specialization.
At least four of the five courses required for the certificate must be taught by faculty in the International Science and Technology Policy (ISTP) MA program. The fifth course also can be chosen from this list or from other related University offerings, selected in consultation with the program director.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Core course (3 credits) | ||
| IAFF 6141 | International Science and Technology Policy Cornerstone | |
| Science and technology specialization (12 credits) | ||
| Students work with the program director to develop a self-designed science and technology specialization consisting of four 3-credit courses. At least three of these courses must be selected from the following, which are listed in order of relevance and fit for the ISTP graduate certificate program of study: | ||
| IAFF 6143 | Science and Technology Policy Analysis | |
| IAFF 6145 | U.S. Space Policy | |
| IAFF 6146 | Space Law | |
| or LAW 6548 | Air and Space Law | |
| IAFF 6148 | Space and National Security | |
| IAFF 6151 | Environmental Policy | |
| IAFF 6152 | Energy Policy | |
| IAFF 6153 | Science, Technology, and National Security | |
| IAFF 6158 | Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy (Economics of Technological Change. Same as ECON 6255) | |
| IAFF 6158 | Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy (Current Issues in Science Diplomacy) | |
| IAFF 6158 | Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy (Issues in Space Policy) | |
| IAFF 6158 | Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy (Economics of Space) | |
| IAFF 6158 | Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy (Science Diplomacy) | |
| IAFF 6158 | Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy (Artificial Intelligence and Policy Challenges) | |
| IAFF 6158 | Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy (Science, Technology, and Global Statecraft) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Cybersecurity) | |