Master of Science in Computer Science 

at University of Georgia, Athens

The University of Georgia expects a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 from undergraduate and graduate aspirants. The IELTS's single band must not be lower than 6. Students coming from diverse countries must fulfill the English language requirements and submit the IELTS and TOEFL scores to prove their English proficiency. The minimum TOEFL requirement for international students is 80. Students must score 213 in Computer-based 550 in paper-based, and at least 20 in speaking and writing. 

University of Georgia has an acceptance rate of 37% making it moderately selective for admissions. Some of the important general admission requirements at the university are given as follows:

• SAT/ACT scores 
• Overall GPA
• High School Class Rank
• Letters of Recommendation 
• Additional Academic Factors 

The University of Georgia provides various career services through its Career Center, which helps the students in securing an employment of their choice. Some of the career services are mentioned below:

• Guidance in identifying majors and careers that are aligned with the students’ interests and skills
• Resume building services
• Handshake Portal: It allows student-employer connections
• Career Events
• Alumni connections and mentorship

A few of the top employers of the University of Georgia for the Class of 2023 are: 

• EY
• Accenture
• KPMG
• Lockheed Martin
• The Walt Disney Company 
• Deloitte
• Bank of America
• ADP
• Delta Air Lines
• Piedmont Healthcare
• The Home Depot
• State Farm
• RSM US LLP

For the Class of 2023, the University of Georgia placement rate is 96%. Also, note that out of all the graduates, a 93% of the full-time employed graduates obtained employment within 3 months of graduation. Whereas, 98% of graduates obtained employment 6 months of graduation. The graduates were hired majorly across the 4 sectors of economy namely Business, Education, Government, and Non-Profit. 

The University of Georgia 2023 graduates were hired by various top companies such as: 

• Bank of America
• Accenture
• Delta Air Lines
• Deloitte 
• EY
• The Walt Disney Company 
• Piedmont Healthcare
• KPMG
• Grant Thornton
• Lockheed Martin

As per the facts of 2024, the total number of applications received for UG admissions at Georgia University was 47,000+ and the number of admitted students was 16,200+. According to the overall facts of this university, the total student enrollment was 43,146. Out of this, the UG student enrollment was 32,399 and Graduate student enrollment was 10,747. As per the facts of this university, there are more than 2,600 international students at this university.

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.

Yes, there is one Indian Student Association at Georgia University. This student association hosts a number of events that help students portray their talents and also celebrate India's rich heritage. UGA ISA organizes major Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi, Garba, etc. It also hosts cultural shows, music, dance, and traditional food events. It also helps newly admitted students with details about housing, transportation, etc.

A comparison of UGA University with Florida University is given below. But, it is upto students as to where they want to study: