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.

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:

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.

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.

According to QS World University Rankings, UGA ranks #587 in 2025 and in 2026, it is placed at #525. In this ranking, UGA's ranking declined a little. However, it is still placed in the Top 600 Universities in the world. In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, this university ranks at #351-400 in 2025. In the Global Universities category ranking, this university ranks at #345 in the Global Universities category in 2025.

The University of Georgia fees range between INR 25L and INR 27 L for undergraduates and INR 15L and INR 34L for postgraduates. The university tuition fees are quite affordable for Indians. Students can check the following table for tuition fees of popular programs at the university:

The University of Georgia cost for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Living Expenses: Together the tuition expenses and living expenses constitute the University of Georgia cost. UGA living expenses for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic year are given below:

Also Read: Cost of Living 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.

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 

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.