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South Korea - Mason Korea, Semester/Summer (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Songdo, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
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  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Housing: Campus Housing
Number of Credits Offered: 12-16 Eligible Population: 01 Freshman, 02 Sophomore, 03 Junior, 04 Senior
Type of Program: Mason Korea Language Courses Offered: Chinese-Mandarin, Korean
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study: Accounting, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Government and International Policy, Korean, Business Analytics, Chinese, Communication, Computer Game Design, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Economics, English, Environmental Policy, Anthropology, Global Affairs, History Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Host: Mason Korea
Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills Mason Core Requirement: Yes
Program Description:

Mason Korea

Songdo, South Korea

Travel across the world and immerse yourself in a new culture while experiencing the ease and affordability of Mason Korea: Your home away from home.


Students at Mason Korea engage in the same curriculum and courses as Mason’s US campuses while immersing themselves in one of the world’s most intriguing and vibrant places. Explore how the country's ancient and complex past meets a modern, globalized culture. Korea is an economic miracle that is home to some of the most popular international music and television. Efficient transportation systems allow students to easily explore. The campus in Songdo is located just 45 minutes from Seoul and 30 minutes from Incheon International Airport—a hub of inexpensive flights to locations across Asia. Students at Mason Korea enjoy the smaller size of the Mason Korea campus—but still with plenty of Mason spirit—which means that Mason Korea students receive individual attention and the experience of a close-knit, international community of students and teachers. Mason Korea students might take an anthropology class on K-pop or a conflict resolution class on the North-South Korean conflict, travel to the DMZ (the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea) or explore Seoul’s royal palaces. Learn about Korean life and culture first-hand by applying to study abroad at Mason Korea today!

More information:
For International Students

Contact Grace Lee (MK Coordinator) or Courtney James (Mason Korea Program Assistant) for more information.



Sponsored by Mason Korea

Academic Details

Mason Korea offers a variety of courses that satisfy Mason Core requirements as well as the majors listed below. With offerings in the Mason Core and a variety of electives, Mason Korea offers students from all majors courses applicable to their degree programs. All students applying for this program must meet with an academic advisor to have their coursework at Mason Korea approved prior to being accepted into the program.

Academic Advising for Mason Korea

Students should meet with the appropriate advisor from the list below. Virtual meetings are available and may be required by some advisors. Please reach out to your advisor for more information.
 

School of Business

Please see your designated School of Business advisor.

Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Jane Walker, Assistant Director, Undergraduate Student Services
School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Email: jwalkerq@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-7134

Computer Game Design

Prof. Sang Nam, Director & Graduate Coordinator
Computer Game Design
Email: snam5@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-4362

Computational and Data Sciences

Zac Henderson, Academic Advisor
Email: zhenders@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-4044

Economics

Dr. Jason Dunick, Undergraduate Director
Economics
Email: jdunick@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-1141

Global Affairs

Please see your designated Global Affairs advisor.

All Other Majors

Susan Schott, Success Coach, Student Success Coaching
Email: sschott@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2470

Course Offerings

Please visit Course Listings or Courses Offered Over Next Three Years to view courses at Mason Korea.
 

Housing

Furnished single and double occupancy rooms are available, as well as a convenient on-campus cafeteria. Please visit the links below for more details.

Housing Cost

Fall Semester Housing Cost** (2021)
Double: ~$1,200 USD
Single: ~$1,800 USD
**Pricing subject to change

Resources

MK Housing Single

Single Room

MK Housing Double

Double Room

Program Cost

Please visit Mason Korea Tuition and Costs for information on program fees.
  • Virginia domiciled students pay the in-state rate
  • Out-of-state residents pay Mason Korea rate of $10,000 per semester.
Given the relatively low cost of living in Korea, students can enjoy the Mason experience at an affordable cost.

Contact Grace Lee (MK Coordinator) or Courtney James (Mason Korea Program Assistant) for more information.

Apply Now:

Apply Now

Summer 2022 Study Abroad: Applications due March 18th, 2022
Fall/Academic Year 2022 Study Abroad: Application due April 15th, 2022
 
Applying to Mason Korea is fairly simple if you follow these 4 easy steps:
 
  • Step 1: Attend an Info Session/Individual Meeting
    Email Courtney James (cjames16@gmu.edu) to set up an individual meeting or to learn about upcoming info sessions.
  • Step 2: Mason Korea Course Approval Form
    Meet with your designated MK Academic Advisor (see "Academics" tab for advisor information) to complete and upload the MK Course Approval Form.
  • Step 3: Passport
    Complete the Passport Status Questionnaire. You do not need a valid passport to apply to the program, but you should begin applying now if you do not have one. The Global Education Office offers Passport Grants to help.
  • Step 4: Signature Documents
    Read and electronically “sign” the documents regarding the acknowledgement of risk, the pre-departure orientation, and your financial responsibility.
 
Please email Courtney James (cjames16@gmu.edu) once all steps above have been completed.
 

Contact Information

Grace Lee

Mason Korea Coordinator
Office 3100 Merten Hall
Email glee36@gmu.edu
Phone 1-703-993-5961

Courtney James

Mason Korea Program Assistant
 
Office 3100 Merten Hall
Email cjames16@gmu.edu

Resources



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2022 03/18/2022 ** Rolling Admission 06/20/2022 07/23/2022
Fall Semester 2022 04/15/2022 ** Rolling Admission 08/22/2022 12/14/2022
Academic Year 2022-2023 04/15/2022 ** Rolling Admission 08/22/2022 06/15/2023

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.