George Mason University

George Mason has made global education a priority. From undergraduate degrees in global affairs and global and environmental change to a doctoral program in conflict analysis, Mason students learn how to live and work in a global society.

If you choose to pursue one of our many global programs, you will be connected to a diverse group of faculty members from around the world who are committed to global research and to shaping tomorrow’s global citizens. In most programs you can participate in a study abroad course and earn credit toward your degree. Several programs even require global residencies.

Through a web of cross-departmental courses and research experiences, Mason’s global academic programs prepare you for a twenty-first century marketplace and international community. As a global citizen, you will graduate with skills in areas such as global economics, global climate change, health issues that transcend national boundaries, the role of states and institutions in global governance, and the impact of globalization on local cultures, among others.

Ming Wan Analyzes Possible Outcomes of Obama's China Trip

President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday during his four-nation Asia tour. China analyst Ming Wan of George Mason University describes potential outcomes of the trip and how the country views Mr. Obama in a Web-only video. Read More >>

Commemorative Berlin Wall Torn Down on Campus

On Monday Nov. 9, 2009, students at George Mason University celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by tearing down a replica that was built on campus. Read More >>

Hip Hop and Urban Islam in Europe

In a recent article, Public and International Affairs professor Peter Mandaville illustrates the rise of Muslim hip hop as a new hybrid form of expression and social outlet of Muslim youth. Read the whole article in the Global Studies Review, published by Mason's Center for Global Studies.

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