The University of Georgia (UGA) was established by an act of the General Assembly on January 27, 1785. It is the first state-funded university in the country. In 1804 the first class of UGA students graduated. In 1931, the University System of Georgia took control of the university. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges recognises the university's masters, baccalaureate, doctorate, and specialist degrees (SACSCOC). The university currently contains seventeen schools and colleges that carry out research and teaching activities.
The main campus of the University of Georgia, sometimes known as the North Campus, is located in downtown Athens and spans 762 acres with 465 buildings. Historic structures such as the main library, old college, and the Chapel are used as offices, classrooms, and event spaces on the university's North Campus. UGA has 39,743 acres in 31 Georgia counties, in addition to the Athens campus.
The university's several colleges and institutions, as well as sporting facilities such as Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, Stegman Coliseum, a sports museum, and the Athletic Association, are all located on the South Campus. The university bookshop, Tate Student Centre, and Miller Learning Centre are all located on the Central Campus, which is the busiest. The Georgia Museum of Art, a student leisure centre, visual and performing arts facilities, a health centre, housing halls, a dining facility, and the Georgia Museum of Art are all located on the East Campus. College of Public Health is located on the Health Sciences Campus and comprises four auxiliary divisions: UGA's Gwinnett, UGA's Griffin, UGA's Tifton, and UGA's Terry College of Business.
Agriculture, environment, arts, sciences, business, ecology, education, engineering, design, forestry, natural resources, journalism, mass communication, law, pharmacy, health, social work, and medicine are among the many programmes offered at the University of Georgia. There are around 3,000 academic members and 38,920 students at the university. In 2019, the university will spend $477.5 million on research and development. Its library is one of the best research libraries in the country, with 5.27 million books.
University of Georgia Rankings
- #201-300 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
- #501-550 World University Ranking - QS 2021
- #401-500 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #47 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
- #310 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
University of Georgia Course Rankings
University of Georgia Business Courses Ranks
- #22 Best Business School USA - Bloomberg 2020
- #100 GMBA Ranking - FT (Financial Times) 2020
- #151-200 Accounting & Finance - QS 2020
- #111-120 Global MBA - QS 2021
- #201-250 PG Business and Economics - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #33 Graduate Business School - US News & World Report 2021
- #24 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021
University of Georgia Engineering Courses Ranks
- #401-450 Engineering and Technology - QS 2020
- #601-800 PG Engineering and Technology - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #117 Mechanical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
- #119 Civil Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
- #93 Biomedical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
- #106 Electrical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
University of Georgia Computers Courses Ranks
- #401-500 PG Computers - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #86 Computer Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
Admission Standards - Very High
| SAT | 1240/1420 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted - 45.3%
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
University of Georgia International Admissions
International students applying to the University of Georgia must meet some additional prerequisites. Students should keep themselves up to date on any extra contributions before submitting their application:
Application Submission Requirements
Before submitting an application, international students must ensure that they have the following documents:
- English Language Proficiency Test scores
- Test scores of different standardized exams
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose/essays
- Official and certified copies of translated transcripts.
- Post-secondary grades, mark sheets and certificates.
University of Georgia English Language Requirements
To be considered for admission to the University of Georgia, international students must demonstrate English language ability by taking one of the following tests:
| Test Name | Score Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) | 80 |
| TOEFL (CBT) | 213 |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 550 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
