George Mason University (Mason) is known throughout the world as a first-class institution. Located in the heart of one of the world's most exciting regions-the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area-Mason offers all the benefits of a large, culturally diverse environment while maintaining a safe, beautiful campus and a rich campus life. Students from around the world find Mason to be the perfect combination of outstanding academics and ideal location needed to further their educational and professional goals.

Mason Facts

• Established in 1972, George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia, just 14 miles outside of the U.S. capital city of Washington, D.C.
• More than 30,000 students are enrolled in more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Mason students come from all 50 U.S. states and over 125 countries.
• Student-athletes compete in 22 men's and women's NCAA Division I sports.
• Students may choose to participate in more than 200 different clubs and organizations.
• On-campus housing in our state-of-the-art residence halls is guaranteed for all first year freshmen who submit the appropriate documents on time.
• The Center for the Arts, the university's cultural center, brings world-class performing artists to campus, highlighting music, opera, dance, and theater. Most performances are free to students!

Recognitions

• U.S. News and World Report has ranked George Mason University a "University to Watch."
• Mason is ranked in the Top 100 universities in North & Latin America by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
• The Princeton Review has consistently ranked Mason as the most diverse university in the United States.
• The School of Management is one of only 166 schools to be accredited in both business and accounting by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
• Mason was the first university to start an engineering school that focused on information technology rather than the traditional engineering sciences as well as the first to offer doctoral programs in Cultural Studies and Conflict Resolution.
• The Mason Law School is the youngest law school in history to enter the select group of the top law schools in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Academics

• Mason offers bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs in more than 100 areas of study within the following Academic Units: Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering, College of Science, School of Public Policy, School of Management, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education and Human Development, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and the School of Law.
• Most popular undergraduate majors include: Business, Computer Science Engineering, Political Science, Global Affairs, Biological Sciences, Arts, and Psychology.
• Drawing prominent scholars from all fields, Mason's outstanding faculty includes Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and recipients of numerous Fulbright, MacArthur, National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Humanities grants and awards.

Career Opportunities

Mason is conveniently located just minutes from Washington, DC and within the information technology hub for the East Coast region of the United States. Many Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international organizations are moments away from campus providing unparalleled access to job and internship opportunities.

The English Language Institute (ELI)

The English Language Institute provides five levels of quality instruction, from high beginner to high advanced. The Office of Admissions works closely with ELI to ensure that academically qualified applicants receive the English language instruction needed in order to succeed.

Admissions Requirements

• Complete the appropriate admissions application (Click Apply Now below)
• Provide the required application fee
• Submit satisfactory SAT or ACT scores (required for first time freshmen and transfer student with less than 30 credits)
• Submit a satisfactory official TOEFL or IELTS score report if English is not your first language
• Submit original or certified secondary school transcripts and results from any leaving certificates or university entrance exams
• Submit official transcripts for each postsecondary educational institution attended
• Students applying for an F-1 student visa are required to submit a financial support statement and verification of finances
• For graduate applicants, some programs may require additional documentation (letters of recommendation, portfolio, etc.) or tests (GRE, GMAT). Please check with the academic department to which you are applying.

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