George Mason University campus
Fairfax, United States
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George Mason University

Fairfax·university
AffordableScholarship available

#801

QS Rank

75%

Acceptance rate

$28,000

Tuition/yr

51,567

Enrollment

24:1

Student:Faculty

About George Mason University

George Mason University (GMU) is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D. C.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#801
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#601
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#148

Campus & Location

Province

VA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,400–2,200/mo | Food: USD 420–650/mo | DC suburb; access to federal agencies, defense contractors, and cybersecurity firms.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

For Nepali students

Northern Virginia and DC area has one of the largest and most professionally successful Nepali communities in the USA.

Programs(3)

Master of Science — Data Analytics Engineering

College of Engineering & Computing

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$18k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

Master of Science — Cybersecurity

College of Engineering & Computing

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$18k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

Master of Science — Computer Science

Department of CS

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$18k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.gmu.edu. Information may change — verify with George Mason University’s official website before applying.