Marine Corps University

Marine Corps University is a federal degree-granting institution located in Quantico, Virginia, on Marine Corps Base Quantico. It is the primary institution of professional military education for the United States Marine Corps, offering graduate-level programs designed to develop leadership and strategic thinking in military officers. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Marine Corps University offers several professional military education programs, including the Command and Staff College, which awards a Master of Military Studies degree, the School of Advanced Warfighting, the Expeditionary Warfare School, and the Marine Corps War College. These programs are primarily designed for active duty Marine officers at various career stages, as well as officers from other U.S. military branches and international partner nations.

Quantico, Virginia is located approximately 35 miles south of Washington, D.C., in Prince William County. The base and university occupy a significant presence in the region. Marine Corps University serves a specialized federal mission and is not open to general public enrollment. Prospective military students should coordinate enrollment through official Marine Corps officer professional military education assignment processes.