Prospective Students
Top-Ranked Degree Programs
Top-Ranked Degree Programs
As a Washington, D.C. area professional, interdisciplinary school that melds theory with practice, the Schar School offers cutting-edge degrees in a range of subjects.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Government & International Politics, BA
Public Administration, BS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Biodefense, MS and PhD
International Commerce & Policy, MA
International Security, MA
Organization Development & Knowledge Management, MS
Political Science, MA and PhD
Public Administration, MPA
Public Policy, MPP and PhD
Transportation Policy, Operations & Logistics, MA
The Schar School connects students with a world of opportunity that can only be found in Washington, D.C. - the center of U.S. policy. As a top-ranked 'Research I' university, with world-renowned faculty, a curriculum focused on real-world application, and affordable public tuition rates, Mason is truly a world destination, attracting students from across the U.S. and more than 120 countries.
Review admissions requirements, deadlines, scholarship and tuition information, as well as upcoming open house and visit opportunities for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies.
HOW TO APPLYMaster's Open House
Join us on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Arlington to learn more about our top-ranked master's programs.
RSVPAt the Center of the Policy World
With our location in the national capital region, we have unprecedented access to renowned experts, leaders, and speakers, as well as adjunct faculty who bring real-world experience to the classroom. Notable faculty include General Michael V. Hayden, former director of the CIA and NSA, and Stephen Fuller, a leading regional economist.
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The Value of a Schar School Degree
Our graduates are among the best in their fields. From careers in government to the private sector, Schar School graduates are thriving in their professions and advancing solutions in a complex and changing world.
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Sample Course: The Role of the National Security Council
Experience a sample class for prospective students, taught by Ellen Laipson, director of the Master's in International Security program.
Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. (Arlington Campus)
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Schar School News
The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University is pleased to announce the appointment of former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe as Distinguished Visiting Professor.
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In the 2018 annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the Schar School earned the coveted #3 spot for best graduate program concentrations in Homeland/National Security and Emergency Management.
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Spearheaded by Mason faculty members who include the former deputy assistant secretary in the Department of Education and former Virginia Secretary of Education, the new Education Policy emphasis area, offered in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program, will help students understand how education policy is debated, created, and implemented.
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The Schar School and the Washington Post have joined forces to conduct a series of polls over the next year, forging a strategic partnership that will illuminate voter sentiment on a broad range of political and public policy issues.
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