- The Master’s in Anthropology has special strengths in sociocultural anthropology and bioarchaeology. Students in the program benefit from George Mason’s proximity to the academic and cultural resources of the Washington, D.C., area. The program prepares students for a Ph.D. as well as for careers in government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, museums, and numerous other fields.
- Students will work with faculty in an R1 university who are committed to individual student mentorship. Areas of faculty expertise include bioethics and climate change; militarization and biotechnology; political economy and markets; food and culture; health and culture; urbanism; transnationalism; bioarchaeology; zooarchaeology; and paleopathology. Faculty have won the Wenner-Gren and Fulbright fellowships and are the recipients of National Science Foundation grants.
Event | End Date |
Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Nov 1, 2023 |
Application Deadline for Fall Intake | Feb 1, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Tuition Fees | ₹3915438 | ₹3915438 |
Other Fees | ₹400581 | ₹400581 |
Total Fees | ₹4316019 | ₹4316019 |
Living Costs
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
Living Expenses | ₹1361690.64 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution.
- Students required a 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work.
- Students are expected to have completed a degree in engineering, business, computer science, or information technology, with foundational competence in calculus, statistics, and computer programming.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
Scores Required
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
88 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
309 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
3 / 4
Minimum gpa
Graduation GPA
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- Most students come to the United States on an F-1 visa, but students who are sponsored by the U.S. government, their home government, or another organization may be required to enter the United States on a J-1 Exchange Visitor's Visa. To be issued an immigration document (Form I-20 for F-1 status or Form DS2019 for J-1 status), students must prove they have sufficient financial support to cover their expenses while at Mason.
- International students outside the United States may use their immigration documentation to schedule a visa interview with the U.S. embassy or consulate nearest their place of residence and apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.
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