University · Fairfax, Virginia, United States

George Mason University

George Mason University is a public university in Fairfax, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., with 78 undergraduate majors and 132 graduate and professional degrees. Besides direct admission, it runs undergraduate and graduate pathway programmes for international students, including Bridge options for some three-year bachelor's degrees. Per the 2026-27 catalogue, INTO Mason gives way to George Mason University Gateway from 1 January 2027.

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Fees₹37.8 lakh a year
To get inClass 12 marks needed

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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

Level	Tuition	In rupees	For
UG	USD 39,803 / year	about ₹37.8 lakh	out-of-state (international) undergraduate tuition, 2026-27, 12-15 credits per semester; on-campus housing average $15,020; one-time new student fee $350; may vary by programme
PG	USD 41,782 / year	about ₹39.7 lakh	out-of-state (international) graduate tuition, 2026-27, 9 credits per semester; on-campus housing $16,722 or off-campus estimate $28,446; one-time fee $60

Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG): Pathway (International Year One): high school diploma with 2.5 minimum GPA equivalent; English TOEFL 50-70 / IELTS 5.0-6.0 / Duolingo 80-100 depending on 1, 2 or 3 terms. Direct-admission requirements not checked.
After a degree (PG): Graduate pathways: bachelor's equivalent to a US bachelor's in a relevant field; some three-year bachelor's degrees eligible for Bridge pathways (check per programme on the pathway site). Bridge/One Term English: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110 (Engineering & Computing: TOEFL 75, IELTS 6.0).
IELTS: UG pathway 5.0-6.0; PG pathway 5.5-6.5
TOEFL: UG pathway 50-70; PG pathway 60-80
PTE: UG pathway 41-53
DUOLINGO: UG pathway 80-100; PG pathway 90-110

Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

International Year One: Engineering, Computing & Statistics (towards Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology)UG pathway · 1 to 3 terms
International Year One: BusinessUG pathway · 1 to 3 terms
Graduate International Pathway / Bridge (48 pathways into pre-approved master's degrees)PG pathway · Usually adds one semester to the master's

Funding

Scholarships

International merit scholarshipsHighly qualified international F-1 freshmen (renewable up to 4 years) and transfers (up to 2 years); automatic consideration

After you graduate

Work after study

US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).

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