DATES:
Fall: September - December
Spring: January - May
PROGRAM FEE:
Paid to Mason:
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$125 Application Fee
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$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: Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154
This program is open to Mason Game Design 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.
**The Game Design Department at George Mason University will advise students
regarding course selection.
HOUSING:
Choose from residence halls or flats with self-catering accommodations. 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
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1

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The University of Abertay-Dundee is located on the Firth of Tay on the eastern coast of the North Sea in Dundee, Scotland. The university combines a rich Scottish history and progressive world of Game Design. You will have the experience of a lifetime!
The Abertay-Dundee students embody the rich culture of Dundee boasting incredible creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. No wonder this is "the City of Discovery".

Students and families on campus
As a university, Abertay-Dundee are immensely proud of their academic achievements but there is a great deal more to them. Abertay-Dundee is a modern new university, one with a long history and have quickly become one of Scotland's leading universities, highly ranked for their academic performance and with a talented group of students and academics.. Students on direct exchange are administered by the Study Abroad Office while at the University.

One of the more modern buildings on campus
The University has some of the most innovative and well-designed buildings in the UK and the library and Student Centre have set the standard for universities across the UK. The facilities available across campus are excellent. But it's not all work and no play: Dundee has some outstanding student entertainment and sport plays an important part in university life, as their sporting achievements demonstrate.

One example of how serious University of Abertay-Dundee takes their sports!
University of Abertay-Dundee Fact: Groundbreaking computer games such as Lemmings, F1 2000, Grand Theft Auto, State of Emergency and Denki Blocks were developed by Dundee-based companies.
Dundee is an outstanding place to live and study and offers an affordable lifestyle. Not only is the city in a beautiful part of the world, but it is also Scotland's sunniest city.
Victoria Chambers, one of five residence options at Abertay-Dundee
VISA INFORMATION:
Once accepted into a program, it will be your responsibility to apply for a student visa and/or residence permit (if required, based on your citizenship). You will receive details on this with your acceptance letter. Do not apply for a visa until after you have been officially accepted. Visit the UK Border Agency's website for further information.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
Campus and City Guide
Dundee City Council
U.S. Department of State Travel Information
University of Abertay-Dundee Facebook Page
Follow Leicester on Twitter @AbertayUni
HOW TO APPLY:
Consult the How to Apply section first and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for a direct exchange program. Next, attend a Direct Exchange program information session. Do this prior to starting an application to ensure that you understand how to choose the right program and what is expected of you during the application process.
Check the course offerings at the school you are interested in applying to and check to ensure that they match your course requirements. See “Choosing Courses Abroad” section below.
Once you’ve selected an appropriate program that offers courses that match your major, complete the online application and pay the $125 application fee. Please note that all supplemental documents are also required by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application forms and instructions specific to your program.
CHOOSING COURSES ABROAD:
There is no list of pre-approved classes for you to take on a direct exchange program. It is your responsibility to select courses and get them approved for transfer credit. Please refer to the “Departments and Courses” link on the left-hand side of this page for a list of course options on this program. You must then complete a Petition for Transfer of Credits Form to ensure that your courses will transfer back to Mason. Download a petition form here.
Download petition form instructions for Abertay-Dundee here.
You can fill out the petition form prior to acceptance into a specific study abroad program and in fact, you should begin this process when you first consider applying. Identify courses at the host institution that are similar to those at Mason that you need to take. This will increase your chances of receiving transfer credit approval from the Departmental Advisors who must sign your petition form. Follow complete instructions from the link above and contact your program officer if you have questions.
**Please keep in mind that you must enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 U.S. credits per semester.
*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

