George Mason University

At Mason, the programs in global affairs will transform you into a global citizen with a skill set that will position you for success in a rapidly globalizing world. As a global affairs student, you will interact with a distinguished faculty committed to ground-breaking research with a global focus, and you will have opportunities to study abroad.

Located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., Mason offers you access to the cultural, political, academic, and employment resources of America’s most global city. Through our Center for Global Education you can study abroad for a few weeks, a semester, or an entire year. The resources of the Center for Global Studies will help you gain practical experience on a wide range of topics, including business, economy, health, environment, culture, peace, conflict and more.

Mason offers both graduate programs and undergraduate programs in global affairs.

Mason Welcomes New Islamic Studies Program Director

George Mason University welcomes Dr. Cemil Aydin as the new director of its Center for Global Islamic Studies. Aydin joined Mason’s History and Art History Department in the fall of 2009, holding the Endowed IIIT Chair in Islamic Studies, bringing with him years of experience in the fields of history and Middle Eastern studies. Read More >>

VIDEO: Esfandiari, Banham, and Aksyonov Highlighted at Fall for the Book

Iranian-American scholar Haleh Esfandiari and Pulitzer-nominated business journalist Russ Banham will appear as part of George Mason's Fall for the Book. A panel of writers and scholars will discuss the life and work of the late George Mason Robinson Professor and acclaimed writer Vasily Aksyonov. Read More >>

Religious Studies Department Welcomes Islamic Studies Professor

This fall, the Religious Studies Department welcomes Dr. Juliane Hammer to its distinguished list of professors. Dr. Hammer, who received her PhD in Islamic studies from Humboldt University in Berlin, has a wealth of experience in teaching Islamic studies having taught at Princeton, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Elon University. Read More >>