Established in 1990, The Institute of World Politics is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The Institute of World Politics (IWP) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational higher education institution. The Institute of World Politics (IWP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 30 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 