| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Excellent |
| Home Pay | | | Limited |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- When will I register? After campus students
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Exchange students are not permitted to take courses in Law, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.Limitations
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 Academic Programs
- Ecology - The Odum School of Ecology was the first established school of ecology in the country.
- Business - The Terry College of Business is ranked among the nation's top 25 undergraduate business programs.
- Journalism - UGA is home to the highly competitive Grady School of Journalism.
Unique Academic Programs
- Service-Learning Courses - Options available in almost all majors.
- Poultry Sciences
- Music Business/Merchandising
- Landscape Architecture/Design
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
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Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 80.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.50
- N/A
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $5590.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Host Payment: 18
- Home Payment: 18
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | $70 | Mandatory | ||
| NSE Program Fee | $125 | Mandatory | ||
| Housing Deposit | $35 | Optional | ||
| ID Card | $30 | Year | Home | Mandatory |
| Parking Fee | $360 | Year | Host & Home | Optional |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: For more information about student parking permit & pass rates (optional), please visit https://tps.uga.edu/parking/rates/.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $4141
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $650
- Proximity to campus: <10
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Living on-campus is highly encouraged for students, as it provides an immersive campus experience and is very convenient. However, please be aware that on-campus housing is limited, especially for Spring semester, so please apply early if seeking on-campus living arrangements. On-campus housing is located in a double room in Building 1516. (https://housing.uga.edu/Building-1516/). There are no in a single-room accommodations in on-campus housing! A variety of off-campus housing options in Athens are also available (https://isl.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/12/Off-Campus-Living-Guide-2021-E1.pdf.)
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is not required for on campus living.
It is highly recommended for students living on campus to purchase the meal plan. Students living off-campus can also purchase a meal plan. More information at https://dining.uga.edu/.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $4002 | Year | Host & Home | Optional |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
It is recommended that all UGA students be covered by health insurance either with an individual student policy or through their family policy. For international students, carrying health insurance is mandatory. Complete information about student health insurance requirements and policies can be found on the UGA Human Resources website: www.hr.uga.edu/students/student-health-insurance.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A
Requirements