Study abroad in the District of Columbia

Known primarily for housing the capital of the country, Washington DC, the District of Columbia is located in the South Atlantic region on the banks of the Potomac River and has an upwardly mobile urban population. The large number of immigrants, primarily from south-east Asia and Central America lend a universal flavor to the State.

One of the world's leading tourist centers, the tourism industry in Washington DC supports more than 300,000 jobs. Art lovers can revel in the 100-odd museums that dot the city with the pick being the National Gallery of Art and the Corcoran Art Gallery.

The District of Columbia has a number of private institutions of higher education that award a degree/diploma, the most renowned being Harvard, followed by other universities such as the American University and George Washington University. The public institution, the University of the District of Columbia, has a very open and inclusive admissions policy regarding freshman undergraduates. Universities in the District of Columbia are world-renowned for their up-to-date teaching and research facilities and enduring links to commerce and industry.