Elliott School of International Affairs
The Elliott School of International Affairs (known as the Elliott School or ESIA) is the professional school of international relations, foreign policy, and international development of the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. It is highly ranked in international affairs and is the largest school of international relations in the United States.
| Motto | Building Leaders for the World |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1898 |
Parent institution | The George Washington University |
| Dean | Alyssa Ayres |
| Undergraduates | 2,200 |
| Postgraduates | 800 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban – Foggy Bottom |
| Affiliations | APSIA |
| Website | elliott |
The Elliott School is located across from the U.S. State Department and the Organization of American States, and closely to the White House, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. The Carnegie Corporation of New York ranks the Elliott School as one of the world's foremost, leading research institutions in the fields of public and foreign policy, hosting numerous research centers, institutes, and policy programs, such as the Institute for International Economic Policy and The Project on Forward Engagement.
Elliott School alumni and faculty have included ambassadors, diplomats, politicians, and public figures, including heads of state and government, U.S. senators, prominent politicians, NATO officials, U.N. ambassadors, and foreign ministers. Since January 2021, Alyssa Ayres has served as dean, the first woman to hold the post.