University of Georgia (UGA)

University of Georgia Rankings

The University of Georgia ranks #48 among universities in the USA, as per US News and World report. Some other rankings of the University of Georgia are as follows:

• #118 in Best Value Schools by US News & World Report 2022
• #601-650 by QS World University Rankings 2023
• #72 as per US Universities by QS Rankings 2021
• #301-500 as per QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
• #351-400th as World University Rankings 2022 by THE
• #143 US College Rankings 2022 by THE
• #100-200th in THE Impact Rankings 2022

The table below provides a comparison of subject-wise rankings of the University of Georgia vs Georgia State University as published by QS:

University of Georgia Programs

The university has 17 Schools and Colleges offering specialization in courses like Forestry and Natural Resources, Public and International Affairs, Ecology, Family and Consumer Sciences, etc. 

• The Graduate School at the University of Georgia offers 90+ doctoral programs, 140 master's programs
• For undergraduate students, there are over 200 majors and minors programs to choose from. Check: bachelor’s programs at University of Georgia
• There are 10+ online degree programs, and 80+ interdisciplinary and certificate programs available for prospective students.
• University of Georgia offers over 100 dual degree programs in which students can earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree within 5 years or less.

The table below also displays some of the top programs at University of Georgia and their tuition fees:

University of Georgia Acceptance Rate

The University of Georgia acceptance rate in 2021 was 39%, for bachelor's programs. The university received 39,400 applications, of which, 15,700 students were accepted. 5,850 students enrolled in UG programs at UGA. 

The top 10 intended majors opted by incoming students included:

University of Georgia Campus

The University of Georgia’s main campus spans 762 acres. Along with the main campus in Athens, the university has four campuses in Georgia. Along with campuses in Georgia, the university has one campus in Washington DC and two international campuses in Italy and England, respectively.

• The Central Campus is where all the activity takes place, it is the heart of all student activities organized year-round.
• The Central Campus features the Museum of Art, UGA golf course, apartment-style residential buildings, and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Explore: University of Georgia campus 
•  University has more than 750 student organizations catering to a wide range of student interests and hobbies.
• Students can also participate in a variety of recreational activities offered by the Ramsey Center at the University of Georgia. This includes swimming, climbing walls, challenge courses, and intramural sports. 

University of Georgia Accommodation

The institute offers on-campus accommodation via 27 residential buildings. The table below provides rates of on-campus accommodation for first-years at the University of Georgia: 

Note: The accommodation charges change on yearly basis.

University of Georgia Admissions

More than 2600 international students from 125 countries apply for admission at the University of Georgia. The university offers three admission intakes in Summer, Fall and Spring. Undergraduate students can apply by either early action or regular decision. 

October 15 is the deadline for the First-Year - Early Action decision. The application deadline for Regular Decisions is on January 1. Applications for graduate programs can be submitted between January 22 and March 15.

Application Portal:

• Undergraduate Application Portal: UGA Application portal or Common Application Portal
• Graduate Application Portal: Online

Application Fee: 

• 85 USD (UG)
• 100 USD for the first application and 25 USD for each subsequent application (PG)

Undergraduate Admission Requirements:

• Academic Transcripts of high school
• High School GPA above 4.0
• Secondary school report/Counselor Recommendation
• Academic Letter of recommendation
• SAT/ACT scores
  • SAT average score: 1350-1490
  • ACT average score: 31-34
• Official and certified copies of translated transcripts.
• English Language Proficiency Test scores (TOEFL iBT: 80 or higher)

Graduate Admission Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of Degree
• GRE/GMAT scores
• 3 letters of recommendation for USA
• Resume (if required for the program)
• Statement of Purpose (if required for the program)
• English Proficiency Test scores
  • TOEFL-iBT score of 80 or above
  • TOEFL-CBT score of 213 or above
  • TOEFL-PBT score of 550 or above

University of Georgia Cost of Attendance

It is advisable that applicants make a pre-plan of the expenses they will incur as students of the university. An estimated budget for international undergraduate students for the 2022-23 academic year is as follows:

The table below provides the graduate cost of attendance for Spring 2023.

Check: Cost of living in USA for international students

University of Georgia Scholarships

Last year, UGA awarded more than $6 million in scholarships and awards from University funds to undergraduate students. Around 14% of enrolled, first-year students at the University of Georgia were awarded academic scholarships.

The institute offers a diverse range of academic scholarships for international students to study in the USA. Some of the awards offered by the university are as follows:

It should be noted that the University does not offer any need-based aid to students studying in the U.S. on a F-1 Visa.

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University of Georgia Alumni

University of Georgia Alumni network comprises nearly 350,000 members from around the world. The alumni members are brought together through 4 affinity groups and 85 chapters. Following discounts are also available for all UGA alumni members - 

• Access to career services at UGA
• Access to UGA libraries
• Free entry to Georgia Museum of Art
• Membership to Ramsey Student Center
• Discounts on continuing education and executive education program at UGA
• Discounts at UGA Bookstore and UGA Press Orders
• Discounts at UGA Hotel and Conference Center

University of Georgia Notable Alumni:

• Dr Sohyun Park - Team lead/lead epidemiologist, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Charles S. Sanford Jr. - Retired Chairman and CEO/Bankers Trust of New York
• Natasha Trethewey - United States Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner
• Sally Quillian Yates - Former United States Deputy Attorney General
• Terrell Davis - Retired NFL player, Denver Broncos, Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Maritza McClendon - First woman of color to represent the U.S. Olympic swim team

University of Georgia Placements

University of Georgia Career Centre is fully dedicated to guiding all students in their search for a suitable career. From exploring careers, one-on-one counseling, developing employment skills, and preparing a resume, and cover letters, the career center offers assistance in all aspects of the job search process. The School also offers experiential learning opportunities through the EL Internship program.

Check: MBA jobs in USA for international students

According to the University of Georgia career outcomes for the Class of 2021, 61% of students obtained full-time employment before graduation. 92% of UGA students also accepted job offers within three months of graduation. In total, 2,950 employers hired University of Georgia graduates. Top employers for the class of 2021 include Amazon, Accenture, Chick-fil-A, Oracle, General Motors, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America.