Georgia Institute of Technology

The Georgia Institute of Technology, also known as Georgia Tech, is a public university, founded in 1885. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, it has additional satellite campuses in France, Ireland, China, and Singapore. Its six colleges and 28 schools provide an experiential, technology-based education. 35% of students enrolled in its well regarded engineering school are women, almost twice the national average.

Georgia Tech ranks 34 nationwide. Its acceptance rate is 21%, making it one of the most competitive public universities. Georgia Tech’s graduation rate is 85%. The tuition rate is $12,852 per year for in-state students and $33,964 per year for out-of-state students. The number of postgraduate students outnumber undergraduate, with 20,000 and 16,000 students respectively. The university follows a semester-based academic calendar.

With easy access to Atlanta’s cultural, economic and recreational outlets, students have numerous opportunities for socialization and professional growth. Atlanta offers all the resources and amenities of a metropolitan city with the warm and welcoming feeling of a friendly community. On campus, students enjoy competitive sports, over 100 clubs, and the university’s 400-acre setting.