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The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation's top public research universities with more than 50,000 students who study in person at the main campus in Atlanta, at off-campus instructional sites such as Georgia Tech-Europe in France, and through distance and online learning.

Tech's engineering and computing Colleges are the largest and among the highest-ranked in the nation. The Institute also offers outstanding programs in business, design, liberal arts, sciences, and lifetime learning.

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Its mission and strategic plan are focused on making a positive impact in the lives of people everywhere.

For more than 139 years, the people of Georgia Tech have dared to imagine and then create solutions for a better future. The innovative culture and leadership continue, for Progress and Service for all.

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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Social Science
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Public health
  • Architecture

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Prospective first-year students are those who have yet to graduate from high school when applying to college.  First-year applicants must use the Common Application to apply in the Early Action (non-binding) or Regular Decision round. All students who apply for first-year admission will be considered for both the summer and fall entry terms. More information about our application process, including deadlines, requirements and how we evaluate students is available at admission.gatech.edu.

Transfer

Students completing any university coursework after graduating from high school must, apply as a transfer student.  This does NOT include students studying advanced coursework in a secondary setting (such as an A-Level curriculum). Visit admission.gatech.edu/transfer for information on transfer application requirements.

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Additional information

Financial aid can help make college more affordable. Each year Georgia Tech undergraduates receive more than $105 million in need and merit-based aid.  We encourage all incoming students to apply for financial aid. You should file as early as you can to maximize your potential aid opportunities. By applying for financial aid, you're automatically considered for all need-based aid. Learn more at https://finaid.gatech.edu/.

Visit us

Georgia Tech has many visit options for prospective high school and transfer students to learn more about the Institute. The variety of programming available will help you learn what you need to know about our admission process.  

Demonstrated interest is NOT part of our holistic review process. These visits are for you, to help you begin to consider whether Tech is the right college fit for you! 

Register online at admission.gatech.edu/visit. If you have questions, please contact us at admission@gatech.edu or 404-894-4154.  

Georgia Tech brings together scholars and innovators from a wide variety of fields driven by the idea that technology has the power to improve the human condition.