George Mason University

In order to secure an admission, all overseas applicants must fulfill certain George Mason University admission requirements listed below:

UG

• High school records
• Official results of any leaving certificates or university entrance exams
• English proficiency proof and
• SAT/ACT scores (not mandatory).

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• 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• English proficiency proof
• 3.0 GPA
• GRE/GMAT scores
• Resume/CV
• LORs 
• Other course-specific requirements.

After submitting the George Mason University admission application, GMU will take 6-8 weeks to release a decision on your application. After recieving the admission decision, you can continue to your application. 

A few of the things that GMU students can do on the weekends are:

• Volunteer at one of the local animal rescues
• Hike just to the west in Shenandoah National Park or Great Falls
• Check the seasonal events from Waterford Day to Apple Blossom festival and many other Civil War sites
• Do sightseeing in DC – the museums, China Town, art galleries, etc.

George Mason University is ranked at #105 position in the 2024 edition of National Universities category by U.S. News & World Report. Its position has improved significantly in the same category ranking as in 2023, it was placed at the #137 position. GMU has a remarkable student body from all 50 states of the US and 130 countries. Also, the university’s graduates go onto work with renowned companies like Amazon, Accenture, KPMG, Deloitte, Nestle, etc.

GMU welcomes students from 130 countries. It is ranked as the most ethnically diverse public university in Virginia, and 7th in the US. The university aims to provide students with exceptional faculty and quality academic programs that promote growth as an individual, scholar, and career-ready professional. More than 80 undergraduate and over 100 graduate programs are offered by GMU, giving a wide variety of course options to students.

Specifically, for MS in Mathematics course for George Mason University,  GRE score is not required. However, apart from this, the applicants must meet all the graduate course requirements such as having a bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA. The applicants are also required to submit 3 letters of recommendation.

Other admission requirements

• Students must have taken an upper-division course in Advanced Calculus, an Abstract Algebra course and an upper-division course in Linear Algebra
• Students must also have some Computer knowledge

George Mason University is a public university, therefore, the tuition fees for international studetns and domestic students may vary. Also, the tuition fees will depen on the type of course and level of study. George Mason University fees for international students for some of the courses are given below-

Freshman students can apply to GMU via Common Application / Mason’s Exclusive online application. Whereas, graduate students of GMU have to apply via accessing the online application. Check below the documents required to apply to George Mason University:

• Official copies of all secondary or high-school transcripts/degree certificates
• Official results of any leaving certificate or university entrance exams
• English language proficiency score
• Copy of passport identification page
• A Certificate of Financial Responsibility
• Financial support documents