Study Abroad Program Types
Study with Mason Faculty
What is Mason-led?
- Led by Mason faculty and offered during winter and summer breaks (short-term), and fall and spring (semester-long)
- Students receive between 3 and 9 credits on short-term and 12 to 15 credits on semester-long programs
- Mason-led programs cover a variety of topics
Study at a Partner School
Semester Programs?
There are several types of semester programs: exchange and direct-enroll programs.
Exchange
- Pay your same Mason tuition
- Immersive classroom experience
- Travel independently and live with other international students
- Semester abroad programs automatically fulfill the Mason Global Understanding core requirement
Direct-Enroll
- Program costs are paid directly to Mason and include tuition
- Take classes alongside local international students
- Some programs include additional items such as housing and meal plans
- Out-of-state students can save money studying abroad on these programs
Global Internship Programs
What are global internships?
- Earn 6 to 9 credits by completing a full internship on summer programs
- Earn 12 to 15 credits by completing a part-time internship and taking classes abroad on semester programs
Global Gateway for Freshman Students
What is the Global Gateway program?
- For Freshman students
- Unique, innovative, and affordable global experience
- Take GEOC 108 course in your first semester
- Study abroad during your freshman spring semester
