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A private research university in Washington, D.C., founded in 1893 and known for its programmes in international affairs, public policy, law and communication.
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AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
BachelorFully FundedAll fieldsJanuary 15, 2027
Life and living
Washington, D.C. · United States
Life and living
Washington, D.C. · United States
Living in Washington, D.C.
The US capital and a hub of international institutions, home to George Washington University and Georgetown University.
Student housing
George Washington University estimates housing and food for new students at about $18,160 for the 2026-27 academic year.
Transport for students
GW’s WMATA U-Pass costs $115 a semester for undergraduates and $130 for graduate students (2026-27).
Top landmarks
Lincoln Memorial
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Washington Monument
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United States Capitol
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Washington, D.C. (Wikipedia, 2020 census)George Washington University – Cost of a GW educationGeorge Washington University – U-Pass 2026-27
Studying and living in United States
Costs and living
Examples of 2026-27 undergraduate tuition from official websites (per year): • Harvard $62,226 (total with housing and food $91,634). • Penn $65,670 (total $94,582) — MIT $66,720 — Stanford $67,731 — Princeton $68,140 (budget $94,624). • Johns Hopkins $68,670 — Dartmouth $71,697 — Yale $72,500 — Columbia $72,800 — Cornell $73,946 — Amherst $75,330. • UC Berkeley (public) for international students: $57,484 in tuition and fees, about $93,944 with campus housing. Aid: Princeton, Amherst, Dartmouth and Bowdoin admit international students need-blind and meet their demonstrated need; Columbia, Cornell, Penn and Caltech meet admitted students’ need but are need-aware in admission. The average international award at Amherst in 2025-26 was over $84,000. Public universities such as Berkeley give no need-based aid to international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: on-campus work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours during breaks; off-campus work only through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after one full academic year. • After graduation: Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for STEM graduates working for an E-Verify employer. • Note: a rule proposed on 8 October 2026 would charge schools $70,000 for a first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for a STEM extension; it is only a proposal and current rules still apply. • Changing from F-1 to an H-1B work visa inside the US is exempt from the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United StatesFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: All billable AU expenses, EGL partial scholarships, Not covered.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Common Application with all supporting documents, before 15 January 2027, AU EGLS application and essays through the applicant portal, Bank letter and signed AU Declaration of Finances Form, each showing at least US$4,000, Official English test score (TOEFL, IELTS, DET, PTE, LanguageCERT or Cambridge) sent directly by the testing agency, Zoom interview and/or extra essays for semi-finalists and finalists.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.american.edu. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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