International Partnership Programs
Our goal at GW Engineering is to collaborate with leading universities around the world to create flexible, high-impact graduate opportunities for students. Our partnerships are designed to connect students with leading faculty and top-tier academic experiences, accelerate degree completion, reduce cost, and open doors to global careers.
Why We Value International Partnerships
Global Access: Give students a direct pathway to a top-ranked engineering school in Washington, DC.
Accelerated Degrees: Enable students to begin graduate coursework early and shorten time to degree.
Career Opportunities: Prepare students for global careers with access to internships and post-graduation work opportunities (CPT/OPT).
Long-Term Collaboration: Build sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships between institutions.
Graduate Partnership Pathways
We offer flexible partnership models that can be tailored to your institution and students. Students typically begin their academic journey at their home institution, building a strong academic foundation through pre-approved coursework, then transition to GW to complete their degree with access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a wide range of career pathways in the U.S.
Below you can find a list of the current pathway models we offer with our existing partners, but we are always looking for new opportunities and are open to discuss other models.
- Preferred International Partnership (PIP) (.5+1.5 Model)
A structured pathway for graduate students to begin their studies at their home institution before transferring to GW.
- Begin graduate coursework at partner university
- Transfer 6 graduate credits to GW
- Receive 25–50% tuition discount
- Complete degree in Washington, DC
- Eligible for CPT/OPT opportunities
- Accelerated Master’s (AM) (4+1.5 Model)
An early-entry option for high-achieving undergraduate students.
- Take graduate-level courses during undergraduate study
- Apply up to 6 credits toward a GW master’s degree
- Seamless transition into graduate enrollment
- Tuition discount + reduced time to completion
- Eligible for CPT/OPT opportunities
Our Current Partners
We are proud to collaborate with institutions around the world to create innovative graduate pathways.
Admissions & Program Details
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Strong academic performance
- English language proficiency when applicable
- Other application materials as required by partnership agreement
Transfer Credits
- Up to 6 graduate credits may be transferred in
- Courses must be pre-approved and meet GW academic standards
Program Benefits
- Reduced tuition through partnership agreements
- Streamlined admissions process, including reduced application materials
- Accelerated degree completion in the U.S.
Partner With Us
Interested in building a graduate program partnership with GW Engineering? We welcome conversations with institutions seeking to expand global opportunities for their students!
Contact:
Katherine Hugins: khugins
gwu [dot] edu
Associate Director, Graduate Admissions and International Partnerships