Located in the heart of Northern Virginia’s technology corridor near Washington, D.C., George Mason University is recognized as an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields.
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Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (51)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. English - Fiction
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.A. Global Affairs
- B.A. Sociology
Humanities (27)
- Bachelor Creative Writing
- B.A. English - Fiction
- B.A. English - Poetry
- B.A. English Composition
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religious Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (15)
- B.A. Biology
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.A./B.S. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry - Education
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Statistics
Arts, Design & Architecture (12)
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Dance
- BFA Dance
- B.A. Film Studies
- B.F.A. Fine Arts
- B.A. Media Production
- BM Music
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Theater
- BFA Theater
Computer Science & IT (12)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- Bachelor Computer Game Design
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.Sc. Information Technology
Engineering & Technology (12)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Systems Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (11)
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Sciences
- B.Sc. Earth Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
Law (9)
Business & Management (8)
- B.Sc. Accountancy
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Management
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Public Administration
Education & Training (8)
Medicine & Health (8)
- Bachelor Health and Physical Education
- Bachelor Nursing
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (7)
Journalism & Media (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
About
History
Today George Mason University enjoys the reputation for being one of the more ethnically and culturally-diverse universities in the nation. By most counts, the non-white student population at Mason is about 57%*. The university places a high priority on being accessible to those who aspire to a college education from
Education
Your college experience might be the first time you’ve lived away from home. While at Mason, you’ll be making your own decisions and forming your own view of the world. Engaging with diverse groups of individuals, including students, faculty, and staff, will enrich this experience. You will learn from them, and they will learn from you.
Research
Grounded in research by two Nobel laureates, Mason’s stature in the economics field has changed the way economics plays out in society from where we dine to the effects of federal regulations on small businesses. Mason now serves as a hub of entrepreneurship education and innovation activity helping many entrepreneurs and their businesses grow and find new opportunities.
Career
Mason’s University Career Services is nationally recognized for its innovative, industry-focused approach to helping students determine and achieve their career goals. The dedicated assistance, courses, and workshops offered through career services can help you choose a major, prepare for the workplace or graduate school and set a tangible plan in place to launch a successful and fulfilling professional life.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
201
2017
201
2016
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
301
2018
301
2017
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
801
2018
801 -150
2017
651
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
403 26
2017
429
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
University Career Services is George Mason University's centralized career center. We take an industry-focused approach to serving our students and employers.
Housing services
Mason’s campus has more than 40 residence halls, from suites to apartments. Many are new or have been recently renovated to be even more spacious and comfortable. More than 75 percent of all freshmen live on campus, so there’s always plenty going on. A variety of amenities are available within each building, including high-speed Internet access and free laundry facilities (but you still have to fold).
Library services
George Mason University has five state-of-the-art libraries: the Fenwick and Gateway Libraries on the Fairfax campus; the Arlington Campus Library and Law Library; and the Mercer Library on the Manassas campus.
ICT services
Technology is transforming how we live, work, and play. Mason engineers and scientists from a variety of disciplines are partnering to develop technologies that empower people, protect our infrastructure and military, assist in healthcare and medicine, and provide disaster warning and relief.
Medical services
Student Health can provide referrals to off-campus healthcare providers. If you have insurance, check with your provider before your visit to ensure they accept your insurance.
Student Life
Campus life
Most first-year students will live in traditional residence hall communities such as Presidents Park, a complex of 12 residence halls.
- All rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, dressers, and closets. Carpets and window treatments are provided.
- Most bedrooms in Presidents Park are double or triple occupancy. A small number of quads and singles are also available.
- Bedrooms are accessed off the main hallway, and residents share bathrooms (designated by gender).
- Each of these buildings has two or three floors and is home to 26 to 40 residents.
- All halls are coed by floor or floor section.
- Common areas, such as lounges and laundry, are distributed throughout the community.
Sports facilities
- Club Sports at Mason are student organizations, recognized by the Registered Student Organization Office and administered through Mason Recreation.
- Clubs compete at various levels against other universities, regionally, nationally, and even internationally. Clubs typically practice 2 or 3 times per week and compete on weekends throughout the academic year.
Student clubs
Learn to juggle. Celebrate Arabic culture. Sing your heart out. With more than 350 student organizations at Mason, there are so many ways for students to find their niches, get involved, and meet new friends in the process. Our student groups are responsible for many of the programs and events on campus each year and contribute to lively, engaged campus community.
Accreditation
George Mason University was ranked in the top 200 by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, a ranking conducted annually by China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Institute of Higher Education. Mason was ranked in the 151-200 group, among other institutions such as Dartmouth College, Louisiana State University and the University of Miami.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university is incredibly diverse and has so much to offer in terms of social, academic, and professional opportunities because of its faculty, students, and location.
Great university
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I was a working professional and took a lot of courses to finish quickly. The professors were great and my courses were very interesting.
Amazing Education for Great (In-State) Tuition
Jane G rated 4 out of 5 stars
The education itself is fantastic. I am learning so much. However, I have almost no social life because I commute.