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Direct Exchange

University of Malta

DATES:
Fall: September - February
Spring: February - June

Note: The academic year in Malta is different than Mason's calendar. Students are welcome to attend either spring or fall semester or a full year. However, special arrangements may need to be made when studying in Malta during the fall as the semester conflicts with the start of Mason's spring semester.

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

Paid to University of Malta:
-- Housing (~$2000)

Not Included:
--
International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (U.S. citizens exempt from fee, but still need to apply)
-- 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 2.75 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.

Courses at the University of Malta may select from the following subjects:
-- Anthropology
-- Archaeology
-- Art History
-- Classical Culture and Civilization
-- Communications
-- Comparative Religion
-- European Studies
-- Foreign Languages (Arabic, French, Italian, Latin)
-- Forensic Studies
-- International Relations
-- Linguistics
-- Mediterranean Studies
-- Near Eastern Studies
-- Social Sciences
-- Theater
** All classes are taught in English

HOUSING:
Students are housed at the University Residence in Lija, located on extensive private grounds within walking distance of the center of this village. There is bus transportation available directly from the University Residence to the University of Malta at various times throughout the day. The University Residence offers a choice of accommodations and has its own swimming pool. 

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