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Direct Exchange

Tsinghua University

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

NOTE: Students are welcome to attend for either spring or fall semester or a full year. Please note that special arrangements may need to be made when studying at Tsinghua during the fall as the semester overlaps with Mason's spring semester.

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

Paid to Tsinghua University:
-- Housing (~$750 for a double room and ~$1500 for a single room)

Not Included:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$140)
-- 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 can take courses in a variety of fields including:
-- Engineering
-- Economics & Management
-- Environmental Science
-- History
-- Information Science & Technology
-- Journalism & Communication
-- Law
**More than 100 undergraduate courses are available in English.

NOTE: Tsinghua University is AACSB accredited and students can receive School of Management credit from business courses they take while attending Tsinghua.

HOUSING:
Exchange students choose from single or double rooms in Zijing (Redbud) Dormitory on campus.

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