1. to George Mason University February 2014
WELCOME to
George Mason University
February 2014

2. Discover George Mason
Welcome to
Fairfax, Virginia, USA

3. Discover George Mason Take a bus or free shuttle to Washington, D.C.
45 minutes away
…while living on a safe, suburban, wooded campus nearby!

4. Meet George Mason 33,917 students from… 125 countries!
76+ Bachelor’s programs
125+ graduate programs
16:1 student/professor ratio
$101.6 million in research
2.7 million sq. meter campus

5. Meet George Mason #176 of universities worldwide and 78 in US
Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2012
#59 among world universities under 50 years old
Times Higher Education, 2013
#72 Top Public Schools in the National
Universities Ranking
U.S. News & World Report, 2013

6. Meet George Mason Top 40 most diverse U.S. universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2013
#6 up-and-coming schools in National University ranking
U.S. News & World Report, 2013
#1 Washington, D.C. is the
best city for young adults to live
The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2013

7. For International Students
Direct Entry
Students who meet specified language and academic criteria may apply directly to George Mason. Students who do not are encouraged to apply to INTO George Mason’s Pathway and English language programs.
Pathway Programs
INTO George Mason’s Undergraduate Pathway programs are ideal for international students who need additional language and academic preparation before continuing to a degree program.
English Programs
INTO George Mason’s English language programs can help students acquire the English language skills for university study and to attain academic, professional and personal goals.

8. Undergraduate Entry Paths
Academic English
Semester 1
Undergraduate Degree Program
Year 1
Pathway Program
Accelerated
(1 semester)
(2 semesters)
14 – 16 credits
Semester 2
27 – 30 credits
UG Degree Program
Year 2
Entry Path
Progression Path
UG Degree Program
Year 3
UG Degree Program
Year 4
Average credits to graduate: 120

9. Academic Requirements - Undergraduate
Direct Entry Undergraduate Degree Programs
Accelerated Undergraduate Pathway Programs
Standard Undergraduate Pathway
High School Diploma
In-country GPA equivalent
3.0
2.5
SAT required
Yes No

10. English Requirements - Undergraduate
Any of the below accepted
Direct Entry Undergraduate Degree Programs
Accelerated Undergraduate Pathway Programs
Standard Undergraduate Pathway
TOEFL 88 80 60
IELTS
6.5
6.5 (min. 6.0 subscores in reading and writing)
5.5 (min. 5.0 subscores in reading and listening)
Academic English
Successful completion of Level 6
Successful completion of Level 5
Successful completion of Level 4

12. Graduate Pathway Programs
40+ to choose from, including:
Accounting
Health Informatics
Music
Biostatistics
Forensic Science
Public Policy
Graphic Design
Social Work
Engineering
Computer Science

13. Graduate Rankings #17 犯罪学 ＃20 特殊教育 ＃63 教育 ＃24 公共政策 ＃64 经济学 ＃28 系统工程
＃36 医疗管理
＃41 法学
＃42 公共事务
＃61 政治科学
＃63 计算机科学
＃63 教育
＃64 经济学
＃64 历史
＃66 社会工作
＃80 工程学
＃82 美术
＃97 土木工程
George Mason also holds two Nobel Prizes in Economics!!

14. Graduate Degree Program
Graduate Entry Paths
Academic English
Pathway Program
Accelerated
(1 semester)
Standard
(2 semesters)
Graduate Degree Program
0 – 10 credits
credits
Entry Path
Progression Path
Master’s degree
Average 36 credits
PhD degree
Average 72 credits

15. Academic Requirements - Graduate
Direct Entry Graduate Degree Programs
Accelerated Graduate Pathway Programs
Standard Graduate Pathway
In country equivalent GPA
3.0
2.75
Bachelor’s
or equivalent  *
GMAT/GRE
Some programs No
*Some Pathway programs require subject-specific degrees.

16. English Requirements - Graduate
Any of the below accepted
Direct Entry Graduate Degree Programs
Accelerated Graduate Pathway Programs
Standard Graduate Pathway
TOEFL
(20 min. subscores)
(17-20 min. subscores in reading and writing)
(13-17 min. subscores in reading and listening)
IELTS
6.5
6.5 ( min. subscores in reading and writing)
( min. subscores in reading and listening)
Academic English
Successful completion of Level 7
Successful completion of Level 6
Successful completion of Level 5

18. Cost: Undergraduate Pathway
Tuition
Living Expenses*
Misc.
Books & supplies
Health Insurance
Total expenses
$31,500
$16,200
$2,277
$1,120
$2,617
$53,714
* Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than this estimate depending on your personal spending habits. Living Expenses include housing, meals and miscellaneous expenses

19. Cost: Graduate Pathway
Tuition
Living Expenses*
Books & supplies
Health Insurance
Total expenses
$31,500
$17,546
$1,350
$2,617
$55,857
* Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than this estimate depending on your personal spending habits. Living Expenses include housing, meals and miscellaneous expenses

20. INTO Student Services Small classes
INTO Mason language
classes average 16
students.
Academic English Tuition=$7,350
George Mason’s Academic English Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation.

21. Meet Our Mascot The Patriot, and to show our own Patriot Pride!
We love our mascot,
The Patriot, and to show our own Patriot Pride!

22. Open Start Dates
May 7, 2014: Mason has start dates available for Academic English
August 25, 2014: Academic English, UGPW (Standard & Accelerated), GPW (Standard & Accelerated)
January 12, 2015: Academic English, UGPW (Standard & Accelerated), GPW (Accelerated)