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George Mason University, a top-ranked public university is just 24 km from Washington, DC. George Mason leads in industry connections at the crossroads of culture, technology and business.
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Undergraduate degrees
Discover over 70 undergraduate degrees at a top 100 public university including foreign affairs, diplomacy and international development.
Graduate degrees
Choose from over 130 graduate degrees and certificates, join in cutting-edge projects, and explore new tech in business analytics, computer science and more.
English language programs
We’ve designed English Language Programs for international students like you. Through our program, you'll gain the skills needed to succeed at a US university.
Why choose George Mason University
Study policy and global affairs only a short metro ride from Washington, DC, the nation’s center for legislation and diplomacy.
Intern with a Fortune 500 company, or launch your tech career with Amazon, Microsoft, Google or one of the other 15,600 tech firms in the East Coast’s top tech talent market.
Work with federal agencies, public health departments or nongovernmental health organizations.
81% of international graduates have seen positive career outcomes, according to the Career Outcomes Data: Class of 2021.
What sets us apart?
Student stories
Elaine
| China“During my time at George Mason, my professors kept us up to date on the latest trends and news in the finance industry, which allowed me to apply my knowledge to real-life business case studies and gain insights into the current business landscape.”
BS in Finance
Atharwa
| IndiaEngineer at a B2B Cloud Solutions Company
“[I] was able to secure an internship for the summer. The internship is in a robotics company, and I get to work firsthand with automation and AI solutions of the future. I like that you get to own and take pride in your work at an American workplace.”
MS in Telecommunications
Mahfuz
| BangladeshCEO of Dexian
"Without the nurturing of my professors at the engineering department, I don’t think I would have been able to come to the job market with all the skills that were necessary to thrive.”
BS in Electrical Engineering