Key Facts

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First university in North America to offer an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
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With nearly 500 students each year, we have the largest cohort of undergraduate and graduate students studying peace and conflict studies in the world
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History of educational excellence that spans over 40 years and more than 2,000 alumni working on every continent - including Antarctica!
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100% of students participating in experiential learning
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More than $150,000 in scholarships awarded annually to incoming and returning students
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4 endowed chairs and world-renowned faculty
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Close proximity to Washington, D.C., a hub for peacebuilding practice and policy
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Study abroad opportunities with faculty, including such locations as Malta, Colombia, Hungary, Israel and Palestine, Liberia, Indonesia, and South Korea
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4 centers, 5 peace labs, and key partnerships with Rotary International and the State Department

Why Is Mason great?

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Mason is a Top 50 Public University
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Our student body represents more than 130 nations
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Mason is 7th in the nation in placing graduates in the US State Department’s Foreign Service with over 500 alumni working in foreign service posts around the world
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Mason ranks high for innovation, social mobility, and inclusivity - 5 out of 5 stars for LGTBQ friendly university