Master of Science in Computer Science 

at University of Georgia, Athens

UGA University is classified among R:1 Doctoral Universities – the highest Research Activity with comprehensive Doctoral programs across the Sciences, Arts, Law, Engineering and Medicine. In FY 2024, USD 628.1 million in research expenditures were spent. Furthermore, in 2024, this university was the No. 1 recipient in National Institutes of Health funding for universities without a medical school. Some of the research facilities at this university include Animal Health Research Center, Bio-Imaging Research Center, Center for Applied Isotope Studies, Statistical Consulting Center, etc.

Georgia University admission requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate Course Requirements

• Academic transcripts from the graduating high school
• SAT / ACT scores
• Secondary school report / counsellor recommendation
• Teacher / other Letter of Recommendation
• English language proficiency score

Graduate Course Requirements

• Note that a 3-year bachelor’s degree is not equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree
• Indian applicants seeking admission to UGA into graduate courses must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree, a 3-year bachelor’s + a master’s degree, or a three-year bachelor’s + completion of first year of the master’s programme from the Association of Indian University (AIU) or All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• IELTS / TOEFL score

Also Read: Requirements to Study in USA for International Students 

The University of Georgia acceptance rate is around 37%, as cited by unofficial sources. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be said that the university is fairly competitive at the time of admission. Even the statistics for the UG Class of 2028 specify so that the university is competitive as the average GPA of the admitted applicants is 4.05 – 4.33. The academic achievement is considered for granting admission, however, the university looks at all the factors in an application.

The University of Georgia most popular majors include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and more. The reason for their popularity is the affordability of the programs, high graduation rates, better alumni salaries, and excellent opportunities. Students can check the below table for the popular majors along with the graduation rates:

Georgia University application fee is different for UG and PG programs. The application fee amount is given as follows:

• UG: USD 85 (Around INR 7,100)
• PG: USD 100 (Around INR 8,400)

A few of the documents that are required to be submitted are academic transcripts, ELP test scores, standardized test scores, financial documents, etc.

According to a top-ranking publisher's ranking in 2025, UGA rank is No. 18. It ranks at this position in the Best Public University category. This marks the ninth year when UGA is placed in the Top 20. This growing reputation as a national leader university in higher education is because of the remarkable dedication of the university's faculty, staff and students, as well as the unwavering support of the alumni and friends.

University of Georgia international application deadline is given below:

The upcoming deadline for international students is given below:

The deadlines vary for various programs. The general application deadlines for the upcoming semesters is given in the table below:

UGA University MS in AI course prepares students for careers as AI developers, or for PhD study, blending Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Psychology, emphasizing cutting edge areas. The duration of this course is 2 years. As such, no specific UG major is required but the admission is competitive. An excellent command of written and spoken English is also required.

According to a top-ranking publisher, the University of Georgia ranking is #46 in the US in the National Universities category in 2025. Looking at the rankings of the UGA in the US, it can be said that it ranks among the Top 50 Universities in the US. Also, in the world university rankings, UGA is placed among the Top 600 Universities in 2025. As per another top-ranking publisher, UGA ranks at #351-400 position in 2025.

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of higher education. It is ranked in the Top 20 public universities. There are more than 300 course options available for students at UGA. Also, the university ranks at #13 position for Best Public College, as per Princeton Review. Moreover, 96% of the university’s students are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1 at the university which leads to personalized attention.