University profile
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
About
Why study at George Mason University?
George Mason University is a public R1 research university in Northern Virginia, founded in 1949 as a University of Virginia branch college and independent since 1972. Its flagship Fairfax campus sits in the Washington DC suburbs, with additional campuses in Arlington, Prince William County and Front Royal, and it is known for economics, public policy, computing and law.
At a glance
George Mason University in numbers
- 4Campuses
- 1949Founded
- 1001–1200QS World Ranking 2027
- 401–500THE World Ranking 2027
- 40,000Students
Rankings
How it ranks
1001–1200
QS World University Rankings 2027
401–500
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
Campus life
Gallery
Campus photo
Campus photo
Campus photo
Watch
Featured video
Where you'll study
Campus locations
Fairfax Campus
George Mason's primary location is located in the City of Fairfax, Virginia. The campus, on 677 wooded acres, is just 20 miles from downtown Washington, D.C.. It is home to most of our undergraduate student population, with more than 6,000 students living in 40 residence halls on campus.
Visit website
Mason Square
Located in Arlington, Virginia, Mason Square places the academic excellence of George Mason University in the heart of Arlington’s innovation district and just minutes from the nation’s capital. As the region continues to grow in technology-driven innovation, this campus is a hub of education, research, and business development.
Visit website
Science and Technology Campus
George Mason's SciTech Campus comprises 134 acres within Innovation Park, Northern Virginia's largest research business park. The campus serves more than 4,000 students in five innovative facilities specially designed for classrooms, laboratories, libraries, recreation, the arts and more.
Visit website
Mason Korea
Students who acquire a global education have the advantage in becoming leaders of the future in industry, government, nonprofit organizations, and the production of learning. Mason Korea starts with an educational program that spans campuses in Korea and in the United States. Pursuing a course of study in two countries allows Mason Korea students to gain the global perspectives that the 21st century's great challenges—and opportunities—require.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- International freshman and transfer merit scholarships - limited renewable awards for highly qualified non-immigrant, non-resident, degree-seeking students on an F-1 visa; all admitted applicants are automatically considered, with no separate application, renewable for up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfers
Get to where you want to be with George Mason University
One application covers up to five universities, ranked in the order you prefer them.
