Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

at Georgia Tech, Atlanta

While a GPA of 3.7 is considered as a fairly high GPA, it is not an only factor that will gaurantee admission in the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Georgia Institute of Technology is considered a prestigious university and take admissions very seriously and is very selective with an acceptance rate of roughly 16%. As per the official data, the average GPA of the current class was 3.70. The minimum GPA requirement for a lot of programs is 3.0 out of 4.0. But it is always considered as a safer option of have a GPA of 3.5-3.7 to increase chances of accepance. Aplicants should also focus on other admission requirements as those increase chances of acceptance as well.

No, the Georgia Institute of Technology does not offer any scholarships for their international students. Before getting enrolled in the university, all the overseas applicants are required to submit their proof of sufficient funds for the entire course of study. It is interesting to note that a range of scholarships for international students are offered by external agencies and philanthropists. Also, Indian students can avail one of the following scholarships in order to reduce the expensive cost of studying in USA:

• Narotam Sekhsaria’s Scholarships
• Hani Zeini Scholarship
• Unimoni Student Stars
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships
• C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

As per the national rankings of both universities, Georgia Tech has better rankings as compared to the University of Georgia. The national ranking of Georgia Tech is #32, whereas the University of Georgia stands at #46. However, the graduation rates are better in the case of the University of Georgia. Students can check the below table for the comparison of both universities:

The comparative QS world rankings of Rice University and Georgia Institute of Technology are given as follows:

Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the finest universities for international students to continue higher education in the USA. Georgia Institute of Technology placement rate for UG students stands at 78%, and the graduates secured employment within 6 months of graduation. Also, the average graduate salary of Georgia Institute of Technology UG graduates is USD 88,587 (INR 75.82 L), annually. As of the MBA Class of 2023, Georgia Institute of Technology placement rate stands at 96%, and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. The average salary of Georgia Institute of Technology MBA graduate is USD 154,679 (INR 1.32 Cr), annually. Georgia Tech graduates work in top sectors such as Finance, Consulting, Product Management, Community and Social Services, Marketing, Media and Communication, Entrepreneurship, etc. Georgia Tech graduates work in leading organisation including Google. Some of the top companies for which Georgia Tech graduate work are listed below:

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Apple
• Meta
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• The Home Depot
• Georgia Tech VIP Program
• NVIDIA
• Salesforce

On average, the annual tuition fee to pursue a degree course at Georgia Institute of Technology is around INR 30 Lakhs which can be expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table for course specific fees requirements:

Georgia Institute of Technology is one of oldest universities in US. Georgia Tech has rich alumni network of 160,000+ members worldwide. The university alumni network includes famous personalities, game changers, mentors, innovators, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and more. Some notable alumni of Georgia Institute of Technology include Jeff Foxworthy, Nagesh Kukunoor, Dean Kamen, John C. Portman Jr., Jan Davis, Juan Carlos Varela, Rosalind Picard, Jimmy Carter, Stephon Marbury, etc. Georgia Institute of Technology graduates works in Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Amazon Web Services (AWS), etc.

Yes, the Georgia Institute of Technology is worldwide a widely-renowned institute, which offers world-class programs for their international students. As per the Shiksha grading, Georgia Tech has obtained an overall ranking of A+. Mentioned below are some of the reasons that make the Georgia Tech a top school in US:

In order to secure an admission, all the international students must fulfill the Georgia Institute of Technology admission requirements listed below:

Undergraduate Requirements:

• Class X board results and XI internal marks;
• Class XII board results; and
• Predicted XII board results (strongly recommended).

(All of the above listed requirements are applicable only for Indian students)

Graduate Requirements:

• Official college/university transcripts (English translation);
• Letters of recommendation  (LOR);
• Statement of purpose (SOP);
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Resume/CV;
• GMAT/GRE score; and
• Other course-specific requirements.