The Georgia Institute of Technology is a leading research university committed to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. Also known as Georgia Tech, it is a top-ranked public college and one of the leading research universities in the USA.
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4.5 out of 5 (13 reviews) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Top reasons to study here
- Georgia Tech has many nationally recognized programs, all top-ranked by peers and publications alike.
- The strong academic work ethic at Tech is balanced by a collegiate atmosphere incorporating both intercollegiate and intramural sports and campus traditions.
- Alongside their academic achievements, Tech students are also active in the community, earning a well-rounded education through community service activities.
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (11)
- B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- B.Sc. Applied Physics
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Discrete Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
Social Sciences (8)
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. International Affairs
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Public Policy
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Sc. Industrial Design
- B.Sc. Music Technology
Humanities (3)
Business & Management (2)
Journalism & Media (2)
Computer Science & IT (1)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
About
History
Founded on Oct. 13, 1885, the Georgia School of Technology opened its doors in October 1888 to 84 students. The School’s creation signaled the beginning of the transformation of the agrarian South to an industrial economy.
In recent years, Georgia Tech has been a national leader in managing the global transition from an industrial economy to an information economy.Education
Georgia Tech provides a technologically focused education to more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students in fields ranging from engineering, computing, and sciences, to business, design, and liberal arts.
Georgia Tech's wide variety of technologically-focused majors and minorsconsistently earn strong national rankings. Georgia Tech has six colleges and 28 schools focusing on Business, Computing, Design, Engineering, Liberal Arts, and Sciences.
Research
Learn more about areas in which Georgia Tech is creating the next big breakthroughs.
The teamwork at Georgia Tech is second to none. Scientists and engineers from various research areas, students, and partner organizations work together to find answers to some of society’s most challenging questions.
We offer a diverse portfolio of groundbreaking fundamental research, as well as applied research that has immediate application and demand in the real world.
Career
The Georgia Tech Center for Career Discovery and Development is a part of the Georgia Tech Office of Undergraduate Education, created by the integration of the Division of Professional Practice (DoPP) and Career Services.
DoPP includes the cooperative education (Co-op) and internship programs in which students can participate while attending Georgia Tech, and Career Services gives them the resources they need to support their searches for full-time employment after graduation, such as help with the exploration, selection, and pursuit of meaningful careers; career counseling; career fairs; seminars; resume writing; interview tips, and more.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2018
33
2017
33 8
2016
41
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2018
70 1
2017
71 13
2016
84
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
71
2017
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2016
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017
85 8
2016
93 8
2015
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Nobody makes it to college or through college without a support system. Georgia Tech students are surrounded by an extensive support system all the way from orientation through graduation. We want our students to succeed — and it shows in our retention numbers and graduation rates.
Housing services
More than just places to sleep and study, Tech’s residence halls offer a supportive environment designed to promote positive relationships, personal growth, and academic success.
Library services
As we embark on a period of unprecedented change for the Georgia Tech Library, we are reimagining library spaces, services and collections on a campus where the students, faculty, and staff live and work on the leading edge of technology, research, and innovation.
Medical services
As an auxiliary service supporting the educational mission of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), SHS will promote the health and well-being of the Georgia Tech community in pursuit of academic success by:
- Providing direct patient care to students, faculty, staff, and the larger campus community
- Leading public health initiatives
- Developing and providing health education
Student Life
Campus life
Georgia Tech’s main campus spans 400 wooded acres in the heart of Atlanta. The campus is a comfortable, yet stimulating living and learning environment, with virtually every amenity close at hand.
Atlanta, Georgia, combines the entertainment, educational, and economic opportunities of an international city with the flavor and personality of close-knit, eclectic neighborhoods.
Sports facilities
Our NCAA Division I athletics program features 17 men’s and women’s sports, and Tech students are passionate about their beloved Yellow Jackets.Intramural teams and club sports, plus our award-winning Campus Recreation Center, make it easy for all students to find opportunities for competitive fun and personal fitness. Georgia Tech also has one of the best outdoor recreation programs in the country, with year-round excursions near and far.
Student clubs
There are more than 200 registered organizations on the Georgia Tech campus - from A Capella to Zeta Tau Alpha. The Georgia Tech Office of Student Engagement has put together OrgSync, a website that features information on what all of the registered student organizations are doing every day. Sign up for OrgSync and you will get a weekly newsletter, The Weekly Digest, that tells you what's going on.
Accreditation
The Georgia Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
The Global Study Awards
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