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University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

43,000 Students on Campus
Athens Location
127,000 Metro Population
43,000 Students on Campus
Athens Location
127,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the nation's oldest state-chartered university. History and tradition have special emphasis in campus life. We are also known for our large and beautiful Athens campus, which spans 762 acres and features 465 buildings. With its strong academic majors, outstanding athletic programs, and extensive and varied campus life, the University attracts more than 43,000 students from every state in the nation and many foreign countries.

UGA ranked No. 18 among public universities nationwide according to Forbes and moved into the top 10 national public universities ranking by Niche. UGA was also ranked No. 2 in the nation for best student life and No. 10 for best college campuses according to Niche. Additional accolades from Princeton Review include No. 12 among best value public schools

UGA is a big sports school! UGA is proud of our back-to-back National Championship wins in football in 2021 and 2022!

For the 10th consecutive year, UGA placed in the top 20 among the nation’s best universities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s.

UGA ranked No. 9 nationally in new college rankings and No. 1 in the nation for curricular rigor and for the quality of its alumni network.

Helpful Information

It is highly recommended that if you have the University of Georgia as a Home Pay choice that you have solid backup choices. It is also recommended that you have some flexibility in your course selections.

Location Information

The University of Georgia is located in Athens, a pleasant college town with a population of 127,000 in the rolling hills of northeast Georgia, just 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. Within a few hours' drive of Athens are over a dozen parks and recreational areas, including Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell, and the Appalachian Mountains. Athens is a true college town that boasts a one-of-a-kind music and arts scene. Be sure to visit the Visitors Center website (www.visitathensga.com) for an in-depth look at our amazing town!

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/09/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/04/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Exchange students are not permitted to take courses in Law, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Courses in Terry College of Business, SPIA School of Public and International Affairs, and Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication have some restrictions. Other majors with some course limitations include: Art, Middle School Education, Environmental Design, Exercise and Sports Science, Kinesiology, Special Education, Sports Studies, and Social Work. Music performance and dance classes require audition. Students must meet prerequisite requirements in order to take upper-level courses. Course registration is first-come, first-serve, and some classes will fill up quickly.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Accounting
  • Ecology
  • Forestry
  • Journalism
  • Journalism
  • Landscape Architecture/Design
  • Management Information Systems
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Music Business/Merchandising
  • Poultry Sciences
  • Sports Management
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $5017
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $729
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$0
Term
Away & Home
Optional
NSE Program Fee
$125
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Admission Fee
$70
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
ID Card
$30
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$50
Year
Away & Home
Optional

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 30
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4290
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

On-campus housing cannot be guaranteed. NSE students will be placed in Building 1516 in double rooms, usually with another NSE student. On-campus housing for Spring semester is very limited. Please be prepared to live off campus if you are attending UGA for Spring semester only. There are plenty of off-campus sublease options available through Facebook groups.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Facebook groups are a great place to look for subleases if you are attending UGA for only 1 semester. Most leases in Athens run from August through July.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2293
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

If you purchase a meal plan for the full year but are only attending UGA for the Fall semester, you will be able to cancel your meal plan at the end of the Fall semester.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: