George Washington University, referred to as GWU or GW for short, is the top private university in the United States and is world-famous. The school is located in Washington, DC, adjacent to the State Council, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and only a few blocks away from the White House. George Washington University was established by an act of Congress in memory of our founding father, George Washington. After nearly 200 years of hard work, George Washington University has developed into a world-renowned comprehensive research university. The school has three campuses, located in Fog Valley, Mount Vernon and Virginia.
Georgetown University, founded in 1789, is the top institution of higher learning in the world and one of the oldest universities in the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., Georgetown University is a top comprehensive private university, ranking 20th among EWS universities in the United States from 20 17 to 18.