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Georgia Institute of Technology

US News #29📍 Atlanta, Georgia

About

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), located in Atlanta, is one of the nation's leading public polytechnic institutions. It enjoys a stellar reputation in engineering, computer science, and business analytics. Alongside MIT and Caltech, it is recognized as one of the three top polytechnic universities in the U.S. It operates a main campus in Atlanta and an international campus in Shenzhen, China. Its robust co-op internship program provides students with abundant hands-on experience opportunities.

⭐ Highlights

One of the top three polytechnic universities in the United States
Home to the largest university co-op paid internship program in the U.S.
The Shenzhen campus offers international learning opportunities
Located in the core of Atlanta's tech industry hub
Exceptional cost-effectiveness for engineering program tuition

📚 Top Programs

Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringCivil EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringBusiness Analytics

💰 Fees

TuitionApproximately $32,000 per year (non-resident)

Living CostsApproximately $15,000 per year

Application DeadlineEarly Action (EA1 for in-state applicants: October 15; EA2 for out-of-state applicants: November 1); Regular Decision (RD): January 4

💼 Career Outcomes

Graduates have strong employment competitiveness, with most joining Fortune 500 companies, well-known financial institutions, and top tech firms. The university has a comprehensive career development center that provides abundant internship and on-campus recruitment opportunities.

📋 Admission Information

🎓Undergraduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 95+ (iBT/TOEFL iBT Band 5), IELTS 6.5+
Standardized Tests	SAT 1460-1550 or ACT 33-35 (Test-Optional policy in effect)
GPA	Unweighted GPA 3.85+/4.0, straight As in math and science courses

📄 Required Materials

Common App / Georgia Tech Application

Submitted via the Common Application platform

Georgia Tech Supplemental Essay

One short essay of no more than 250 words

Main Personal Essay

650-word personal statement

Extracurricular Activities

Prioritize highlighting STEM-related activities

Letters of Recommendation

1-2 academic recommendation letters

Academic Transcripts

Transcripts for grades 9 through 12

💡 Georgia Tech's acceptance rate is approximately 21% for in-state applicants and 12% for out-of-state applicants. Admissions to CS and engineering programs are the most competitive. In-state tuition offers exceptional value.

🎯Graduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 95+ (iBT Band 5), IELTS 7.0+
Standardized Tests	A GRE score of 320+ is recommended; some programs do not require the GRE; the Scheller College of Business MBA program requires a GMAT score of 700+
GPA	Undergraduate GPA 3.5+/4.0

📄 Required Materials

Online application

Submit through the corresponding school or college

Statement of Purpose

Describe your research interests and academic background

CV/Resume

Comprehensive professional and academic history

Recommendation letters

2-3 letters

Academic transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

Standardized test scores

Submit according to program requirements

💡 Georgia Tech's Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) is the largest computer science master's program in the world. The College of Engineering is one of the largest in the United States.

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