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Direct Exchange

Erasmus University, Rotterdam

School of Economics or Faculty of Social Sciences

DATES:
Fall: September - December
Spring: January - April

PROGRAM FEE :
Paid to Mason:
-- $125 Application Fee
-- $350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition

Paid to Erasmus University:
-- Housing (~$3000)

Not Included in Cost:
--
International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Temporary Residence Permit (~$850)
-- Personal Expenses


Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad.

Note:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, program fees are subject to change.


ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.

Credits

Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.

Students may enroll in a variety of courses including:
-- Business & Economics
-- History & Arts
-- Psychology
-- Public Administration
-- Sociology
* All courses are conducted in English

HOUSING:
Students live in furnished rooms or apartments off-campus. Arrangements can be made through third party housing corporations recommended by Erasmus.

Contact

Email Daria Stepanova
or call (703) 993-2154
.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester:
October 1

Downloadable Documents

HOUSING INFO

LIST OF COURSES:
- Economics
- Social Sciences

ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
- Economics
- Social Sciences

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
- Economics

- Social Sciences