International Applicants

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Regardless of citizenship or national origin, all graduate applicants with international academic credentials are required to hold credentials evaluated to be comparable to a four-year degree from an accredited university or college in the United States, and meet the university's English proficiency standard.  International students are also required to provide documents relating to visa or residency status. 

International Academic Credentials

All graduate applicants with international academic credentials are required to have earned what is evaluated to be comparable to a four-year degree.

English Proficiency Standards

Regardless of citizenship or national origin, graduate applicants with international academic credentials are required to meet the university's English proficiency standard.

Visa and Residency Documents

Most international students need to provide documents relating to visa or residency status.  These requirements are not part of your academic application reviewed by the admissions committee, but are necessary to enroll at Mason.