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George Mason University

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Current page last update date: 2025-07-21

Programs and prices, tuition fees in George Mason University

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All year round
18+
from 17700 $ / semester
from 17700 $ / semester
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Undergraduate

  • Age: 17+ years old
  • Duration: 4-5 years.

For some programs, distance learning based on online classes, video lectures and communication with teachers via Skype is possible.

Dates
All year round
21+
from 20000 $ / semester
from 20000 $ / semester
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Master

  • Age: 21+ year
  • Duration: 1-2 years.

Most of the proposed programs are based on practice, research, laboratory work, participation in scientific conferences.

Dates
All year round
17+
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There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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University Pathway Program

  • The minimum level of English is Advanced.

The OHLA University Study Program allows international students to automatically enroll in multiple university programs throughout the United States. A team of experts prepares students for university studies, guides students towards successful admission.

Pathway provides students with the opportunity to prepare for college by getting information, doing exercises that make academic requirements clear, and removing common barriers that can stunt student progress. Topics: resources, teaching methods, writing skills, critical thinking skills, motivation, self-efficacy. Particular attention is paid to group work, mutual learning.

Training program:

  • Acquaintance with other students, staff and teachers, developed support network before starting training at CSM
  • Getting to know the campus and its valuable resources
  • Obtaining 1 college loan.

Description of George Mason University

  • Founded: 1972
  • Location: Fairfax, USA
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Number of students: about 25,000
  • Rating in the USA: 95.

George Mason University is consistently included in the TOP 100 US universities and holds high international rankings. The most popular specialty is “Economics and Business” - in the world ranking, the university takes 47th place in this area.

The university cooperates with foreign partners in exchange programs and is a member of a number of associations: Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

Employers are happy to recruit graduates of George Mason University: more than 80% of bachelors and masters find a good place in the first 3-6 months after receiving a diploma. The number of teachers is 1800, many of them have academic degrees. The university has a large campus with various additional buildings.

The university is known for successful graduates: among them are businessmen, politicians, scientists, there are even Nobel Prize winners. Surprising and rare research work: for example, swimming with sharks on the east coast of the United States in order to study their behavior in the natural environment.

Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What advice do you have for potential applicants before applying to US universities?

Choose a university that really suits you - do not try to "adjust" yourself to a prestigious or ranked university. If you are not sure of your capabilities, do not dwell on the first top 10: believe me, many opportunities of less prestigious universities will be able to give you what you need to develop and become a specialist.

Accommodation, meals, prices

Foreign students can live in a dormitory: all rooms have fresh repairs and the necessary set of equipment. There is also another option - renting a separate apartment: it will cost from $ 1180 per month. Students can eat at university cafes: it's inexpensive and tasty.

Activities George Mason University

The university offers a large selection of extracurricular activities: sports, entertainment, creative. Students take part in regular competitions, contests, get to know each other and unite in clubs of interest, developing as individuals.

Facilities and equipment at George Mason University

The university has 15 research centers with laboratories, 5 libraries, fitness centers with pools, sports grounds, computer classes. Each office is equipped with everything necessary, including video projectors and audio equipment.

Admission dates and extra charges

Education at George Mason University takes place according to the classical scheme and is divided into semesters. Additional expenses, including meals, communication, transportation costs, leisure activities, will range from $ 500 per month.

Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol

For successful admission, it is necessary to provide documents about previous education, letters of recommendation, and pass a profile exam.

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Residence permits, citizenship and other services

  • Guardianship services during the studies
  • Student supervision

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Recommendations on when to apply

Language courses, schools and children's language camps Primary and secondary education - private schools Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs)
- there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program,
- some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school)
- some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program,
- for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively

- recommended submission one year before the start of the program,
- the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities
- for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required
- for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program
- MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.
Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

Sam is the Regional Director of Student Admissions at INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia). Sam has nearly 20 years' experience in international education. Also, he has experience in student recruitment for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is a qualified EFL teacher with many years of experience teaching abroad. He understands the challenges faced by international students and is aware of all these difficulties and have vast experience in helping foreign students.

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Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

Sam is the Regional Director of Student Admissions at INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia). Sam has nearly 20 years' experience in international education. Also, he has experience in student recruitment for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is a qualified EFL teacher with many years of experience teaching abroad. He understands the challenges faced by international students and is aware of all these difficulties and have vast experience in helping foreign students.

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