International Student Requirements

In addition to all of the other application requirements listed, international students must submit the following credentials:

  1. Proof of English proficiency by submitting either the TOEFL or IELTS exam scores. 
    Note: George Mason University's test code is 5827.

    Minimum score requirements are as follows:

     

    PhD Applicant

    Master's Degree Applicant

    IELTS (Academic Test)

    6.5

    6.5

    TOEFL (Paper-Based)

    600

    575

    TOEFL (Computer-Based)

    250

     230

    TOEFL (Internet-Based)

    100*

     88**

    *must earn minimum score of 23 in each individual subsection
    **must earn minimum score of 20 in each individual subsection

  1. Official English translations of all transcripts, diplomas, and certificates (if applicable)
     
    For further guidelines on submitting international credentials, please view the International Transcript Submission Guidelines.
     
  2. Students Seeking an F-1 or J-1 visa must submit:

a. Certificate of Financial Responsibility
b. An original bank statement in your name or your sponsor's
    name demonstrating the minimum required funds for your
    studies at the School of Public Policy
c. Copy of the identification page of your passport

For more information about international student resources, please visit the Office of International Programs and Services.

Quick Facts

Reflecting Mason's diversity, SPP's student body consists of students from numerous countries including, but not limited to: Bahrain, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Jamaica, Jordan, India, Portugal, South Korea, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Students are taught by a world-renowned faculty who are leading researchers in their field as well as top-notch practitioners in the world of public policy.

Each year, the Graduate Admissions Office recruits students from a wide geographic pool, traveling to at least 15 different states and multiple countries to attract the best and brightest applicants.

SPP students experience a first-class education at a very competitive cost.

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