International Education
Earn a master's degree or certificate in
International Education
Earn a master's degree or certificate in
International Education
Shape Learning Internationally
In order to enhance education and ultimately improve our global community, we must address critical issues, including education reform and social justice, on a worldwide scale. These are just a few of the challenges faculty and students are tackling at the George Washington University. Imagine studying in the heart of the nation's capital, surrounded by the buzz of international diplomacy, innovation, and culture. Our International Education program within the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) provides immersive experiences, preparing students for leadership roles in training, education, and development in cross-cultural settings.
Engage with opinion leaders, connect with a vibrant community of scholars from across the world, and learn from renowned faculty who are experts on global policy trends, assessments, conflict and education, student exchange, equity, global citizenship, and more. With GW's International Education Program, the world is yours to explore, understand, and impact.
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The GW Advantage
Access Washington, D.C.
Access global opportunities within walking distance of campus by working or interning for Embassies, the U.S. government, or more than 100 nonprofits based in D.C. that influence international education.
Partnerships + Fellowships
International Education maintains a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), serving as one of only three designated UNESCO Chairs in a U.S. school of education, and offering a UNESCO Fellows program.
Accommodating
Designed with the busy professional in mind, courses are scheduled once a week in late afternoons and evenings (Monday-Thursday), allowing you to balance your career, personal life, and education seamlessly.
Programs at a Glance
Master's in International Education
This program is designed for those interested in training, adult learning, and development in diverse settings that require international understanding. Deepen your expertise in critical areas of the field, including International Education Development, International Higher Education, and Global Education. Through in-class curriculum and international opportunities, this master's program empowers you to improve systems of education and to increase access to quality education around the world.
Graduate Certificate in Incorporating International Perspectives in Education
This certificate will strengthen your understanding of internationalization as it relates to school systems and the development of K-12 curriculum. Students learn to incorporate global perspectives into curriculum, pedagogy, and school policy and practice. You can transfer all 12 credit hours toward the Master's in International Education.*
*All requirements must be met and student accepted to the master's program
Programs at a Glance
Master's in International Education
This program is designed for those interested in training, adult learning, and development in diverse settings that require international understanding. Deepen your expertise in critical areas of the field, including International Education Development, International Higher Education, and Global Education. Through in-class curriculum and international opportunities, this master's program empowers you to improve systems of education and to increase access to quality education around the world.
Graduate Certificate in Incorporating International Perspectives in Education
This certificate will strengthen your understanding of internationalization as it relates to school systems and the development of K-12 curriculum. Students learn to incorporate global perspectives into curriculum, pedagogy, and school policy and practice. You can transfer all 12 credit hours toward the Master's in International Education.*
*All requirements must be met and student accepted to the master's program
You May Be Eligible
No Application Fee
GRE is Not Required
Scholarships Available
Learn more about benefits that may apply to you, depending on the program you choose >
Students admitted to the Master's in International Education program for the Spring 2025 start term are eligible for a minimum guaranteed scholarship of $12,000 (over the whole program; 6 credits required per semester). It is possible to be awarded additional scholarships. Students must meet eligibility criteria for GSEHD Scholarships in order to qualify.
Having completed GSEHD's international master's and certificate programs, I found the combination invaluable! The MA provided a firm foundation in theory, critical thinking, publishing, and educational research while the certificate coursework was deeply integrated with educational practice. I also appreciated the range of classmates from those bound for international organizations and educators currently in the classroom endeavoring to bring missing global perspectives to their students. The programs proved the perfect combination for me as I moved into a position developing curriculum related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I am so grateful for my time at GW!
HEIDI GIBSON ('18)
Acting Manager, Global Sustainability Series, Smithsonian Science Education Center
Master's in International Education & Graduate Certificate in Incorporating International Perspectives in Education
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