Key Facts

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

Why Is Mason great?

Mason is a Top 50 Public University
Our student body represents more than 130 nations
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
Mason ranks high for innovation, social mobility, and inclusivity - 5 out of 5 stars for LGTBQ friendly university