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Virginia's largest public research university, close to Washington DC, with strengths in policy, economics and computing.
About the university
Virginia's largest public research university, close to Washington DC, with strengths in policy, economics and computing.
We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Photos: George Mason University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Apply through the Common App or Mason's own application with certified official transcripts from all secondary schools plus any leaving-certificate or entrance exam results, with certified English translations. Two recommendation letters are suggested.
International applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores or apply Score Optional. Computer Science and Engineering applicants without scores need four years of high school maths with B grades or higher.
Undergraduate minimums: TOEFL iBT 4.5 with 4.0 per section (or 80 with 18 per section before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 per section, Duolingo 110, PTE 59, or SAT Reading and Writing 500. Scores must be under two years old.
Applicants with English scores below the direct-entry minimum may be referred to the Gateway programme (formerly INTO Mason Pathway) or Academic English.
Graduate applicants need TOEFL iBT 5.0 (88 on the old scale), IELTS 7.0, Duolingo 120 or PTE 67.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at gmu.edu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether George Mason University is realistic.
We match you to the right course and intake.
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
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Ask on WhatsAppInternational undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 39,803 a year, depending on the course.
Yes. Merit-based Scholarships for International Students. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
GESCO applies to George Mason University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
George Mason University is in United States. It was founded in 1957.
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to George Mason University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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