Studying in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and the centre of its government, diplomacy, and policy world. It is a magnet for students in international relations, law, and political science, with world-class museums (most of them free) and a compact, transit-friendly core.

Universities and major institutes

• Georgetown University
• George Washington University
• American University
• Howard University
• Johns Hopkins SAIS (graduate)

Cost of living

D.C. is one of the more expensive US cities. Expect $1,000–$1,800 per month for a room in a shared apartment, with the Metro system connecting the city and suburbs.

Neighbourhoods for students

• Georgetown — historic and central, around Georgetown University.
• Foggy Bottom — GWU’s downtown campus.
• Tenleytown — near American University.
• Columbia Heights / Petworth — more affordable and well-connected.

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