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Direct Exchanges

University of Leicester

DATES:
Fall: Late September - December
(with optional London Orientation from mid-September)
Spring: January - May

Note: Students enrolled in Engineering, Geology or Math courses in the fall semester will need to sit for their exam in mid January.

PROGRAM FEE:

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

Paid to University of Leicester:
--
Housing (~$3000)

Not Included:
--
International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$120)
-- 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 3.0 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 can choose from a wide range of courses offered from over 25 departments including:
-- Biology
-- Engineering
-- Geology
-- Math
-- Media & Communications
-- Politics & International Relations
-- Sociology


**The Study Abroad Office at Leicester University will advise students regarding course selection.

HOUSING:
Choose from residence halls with breakfast and dinner provided or self-catering accommodations. In catered residence halls students usually have their own rooms, though there may be some doubles. Bathrooms are shared by small groups of rooms. Internet is available in every room.

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

DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

APPLICATION CHECKLIST