The Higher Education Review

European universities, in addition to having some of the best educators in the world, provide their students with modern facilities, cutting-edge technology, and industry-focused courses. You can also visit their extensive libraries, which include a wide range of books and multimedia. Europe is also a center for software development and innovation. Some of the world's most well-known technological companies, including Skype, Spotify, Trivago, Supercell, and SAP, began in Europe.

Established in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education. UGA provides world-class graduate programs and certificates that offer professional development and cutting-edge research opportunities with real-world applications. The University of Georgia offers 90+ Doctoral Programs, 140+ Masters Programs, and 60+ Graduate Certificates.

UGA is an innovative land - and sea – grant doctoral university composed of 17 schools and colleges. While the main campus is located in Athens, Georgia, UGA has several extended campuses and research centers located throughout the state. UGA has been ranked as a top 20 U.S. Public University for the eighth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. The college's standing as one of the best public institutions in the nation is a testament to its exceptional learning initiatives, academic programs and world-class faculty.

Demand for UGA degree has never been higher, with applications more than doubling over the past decade.

Graduation and retention rates also continue to rise to record levels. The university's four-year completion rate has increased to 75.1 percent, while the six-year completion rate has grown to 88.1 percent.

More than 94 percent of first-year students return for their second year - well above the average rate at peer institutions. The most recent data from UGA's Career Outcomes survey shows that 96 percent of UGA students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

In addition, UGA has been strategically investing in its faculty throughout the past decade. In the past two years alone, targeted hiring initiatives have added more than 60 accomplished scholars in data science and artificial intelligence, brain and behavioral health and integrative precision agriculture, with more hires on the way.

The university's academic excellence can also be measured by other factors. In the 2022-23 academic year, UGA was one of the only three states institutions to have a student selected as a Rhodes Scholar and the only public institution to have multiple recipients of the Marshall Scholarship. In addition, UGA faculty members were awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant and two Guggenheim Fellowships, among other honors, while five professors were named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Hands-on learning & World Class Faculty
In 2016, UGA became the nation's largest university with an experiential learning requirement for all undergraduates - giving its students a competitive edge after graduation and further bolstering UGA's national reputation as an innovative leader in undergraduate education.

Faculty at the University of Georgia are attaining some of the most prestigious and competitive awards on both a national and international level.

In 2020 alone, UGA faculty secured dozens of multi-million-dollar awards to advance their research and three professors.

Discovery & Innovation
UGA's research breakthroughs in the lab and in the field make the food safer, contribute to a stronger economy, protect oceans, preserve forests, and prevent diseases in plants, animals, and people. Undergraduate students can pursue advanced research from their first year at UGA through the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO).

The University of Georgia has recently received recognition from a number of other prestigious rankings. The rankings platform Niche ranked UGA No. 9 on its annual list of top public universities.

The rating for 2024 is based on Niche's research of academic, admissions, financial, and student life statistics for more than 500 public colleges and state institutions from the U.S. Department of Education. Niche ranked UGA No. 3 for the best student life in America.

The road ahead
With diversity of experiences and fresh ideas, graduate students bring something special to the University of Georgia community. By the time they depart, they will have the opportunity to excel as distinguished leaders, scholars and experts.

But along the way, they contribute vital work toward the teaching, research, and service missions of UGA. The Graduate School empowers these students to thrive during their time in the university and reach their potential when they leave.

The University of Georgia provides the framework for graduate students to earn a valuable degree in its wideranging, first-rate programs. UGA fosters an inclusive and equitable environment where all students can reach their full potential, and they ensure to support exceptional experiences with world-class faculty.