Graduate Pathway in Computer Engineering

George Mason University

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway or Graduate Bridge Program in Computer Engineering are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.

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Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Computer Engineering

George Mason University

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electronics and communications, electronic engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited program. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6.

Class size

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 18 August 2025 - Degree end date: 17 December 2025

Semester 1 fall: 18 August 2025 - 17 December 2025

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 12 January 2026 - Degree end date: 13 May 2026

Semester 1 spring: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 21,130.00

Approximate cost

$ 21,130.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number

Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 401

Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students

1 Credit Units

ECE 505 OR ECE 508 OR ECE 511 OR ECE 535 OR ECE 542

Hardware Security OR Internet of Things OR Computer Architecture OR Digital Sign

6 Credit Units

INYO 504

Graduate Transitions for International Students

3 Credit Units

EAP 507

Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

14 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Computer Engineering-M.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.

Additional Requirements