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George Mason University Korea

George Mason University Korea (Mason Korea) is a South Korean campus of George Mason University in Virginia. In 2014, George Mason University was invited by the Incheon Free Zone Authority to come to Korea and participate in an innovative initiative to educate the next generation of global leaders. Mason Korea offers the same undergraduate programs as the main campus of George Mason University. By studying at Mason Korea, you can expand your international network and gain work experience while taking advantage of the best that Washington, D.C., and Seoul offer.

The university is located in Songdo, 45 minutes from Seoul
Number of students - 600
International students - 16% International students - 16%
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Among the top 20 universities in Korea in terms of innovation U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2024
#51 among public universities in Korea U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2024
#64 among public universities in Korea U.S. News & World Report – Top Public Schools Rankings 2023
#105 among universities in Korea U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2024
#137 among universities in Korea U.S. News & World Report – Best National Rankings 2023

Quick Facts

The university is located in Songdo, 45 minutes from Seoul The university is located in Songdo, 45 minutes from Seoul
Number of students - 600 Number of students - 600
International students - 16% International students - 16%

About University

Mason Korea prepares specialists who meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. The university offers American degrees in 6 undergraduate disciplines and a full range of courses and electives that are completely identical to those offered at the main campus of the university in Virginia. During their studies, students have the opportunity to spend 3 years at Mason Korea and 1 year at George Mason in the USA. Upon graduation, students receive the same degree as students at George Mason University in the States. Graduates have the opportunity to stay and work in the USA for 1 year and up to 3 years for STEM specialties. According to statistics, 82% of graduates find employment within 6 months after graduation.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Business and Economics

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Global Affairs

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Computational and Data Sciences

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Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 08 Jul, 2025
Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 31 Jan, 2025
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 08 Jul, 2026
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 31 Jan, 2026

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.3

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

Standardized Tests

SAT
Overall Score

500

ACT
Overall Score

20

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

80

Pearson PTE

59

Duolingo

110

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Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$20,000/year
Includes academic materials
Scholarships
• George Mason US Foundation Scholarships • Dean's Merit Scholarship • Entrance Scholarship (Need Based) • Student Engagement Scholarship • Community Service Scholarship • Stay Mason Korea Student Support Fund • Undergraduate Student Travel Fund (USTF) • MK Patriot Access Scholarship • Entrance Scholarship (Merit-based) • First-Year Academic Achievement Scholarship • Sam Machour Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Sports stadium

World-class facility

• Student housing

World-class facility

• Sports complexes

World-class facility