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.

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 >>

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 >>