National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Georgia

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University of Georgia

Athens, GA

The University of Georgia is ranked 11th in the top US public universities.

About This Campus

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the nation's oldest state-chartered university. History and tradition have special emphasis in campus life. We are also known for our large and beautiful Athens campus, which spans 762 acres and features 465 buildings. With its strong academic majors, outstanding athletic programs, and extensive and varied campus life, the University attracts more than 37,000 麻豆传媒s from every state in the nation and many foreign countries. The University of Georgia is located in Athens, a pleasant college town with a population of 125,000 in the rolling hills of northeast Georgia, just 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. Within a few hours drive of Athens are over a dozen parks and recreational areas, including Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell, and the Appalachian Mountains.

Location Information

The University of Georgia is located in the town of Athens, GA. Athens is a true college town that boasts a one-of-a-kind music and arts scene. Be sure to visit the Visitors Center website (www.visitathensga.com) for an in-depth look at our amazing town!

Helpful Information

It is highly recommended that if you have the University of Georgia as a Home Pay choice that you have solid backup choices. If accepted to UGA, please return all materials immediately so that we can get you access to the classes that you want. For additional concerns, please contact the campus coordinator.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Excellent
Home Payment	\|	Limited
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? After campus 麻豆传媒s
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Exchange 麻豆传媒s are not permitted to take courses in Law, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.

Limitations
Courses in Terry College of Business, SPIA School of Public and International Affairs, and Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication have some restrictions. Other majors with some course limitations include: Art, Middle School Education, Environmental Design, Exercise and Sports Science, Kinesiology, Special Education, Sports Studies, and Social Work. Music performance and dance classes require audition. Students must meet prerequisite requirements in order to take upper-level courses. Course registration is first-come, first-serve, and some classes will fill up quickly.

Notable Academic Programs

Ecology - The Odum School of Ecology was the first established school of ecology in the country.
Business - The Terry College of Business is ranked among the nation's top 25 undergraduate business programs.
Journalism - UGA is home to the highly competitive Grady School of Journalism.

Unique Academic Programs

Service-Learning Courses - Options available in almost all majors.
Poultry Sciences
Music Business/Merchandising
Landscape Architecture/Design

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Advertising, African American Studies... ++ show all

Accounting, Advertising, African American Studies, African Studies, Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Journalism, Agronomy and Crop Science, American Sign Language, Anatomy, Ancient Studies, Animal Sciences, Animation and Special Effects, Anthropology, Apparel/Fashion Design, Applied Biology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Art Education, Art History, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology, Botany/Plant Sciences, Broadcasting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Caribbean Studies, Cell Biology, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Child Development, Chinese, Choral Music, Civil Engineering, Classical Studies, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Community Health, Comparative Literature, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Dance, Dietetics, Digital Arts, Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Drawing, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, English, Entomology, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Equine Science, Exercise Science, Experimental Pathology, Family Consumer Science, Family Studies, Fashion/Retail Merchandising, Food Science, Forestry, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, German, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Greek, Health Education, Hebrew, History, Horticulture, Hospitality Management, Human Development, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Junior High/Middle School Education, Korean, Landscape Architecture/Design, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Merchandising and Buying Operations, Microbiology, Military Sciences, Molecular Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Music Therapy, Native American/American Indian Studies, Natural Resources Conservation, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Oceanography, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Plant Pathology, Plant Science, Political Science, Portuguese, Pre-Dentistry, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Real Estate, Recreation Management, Religious Studies/Theology, Russian, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Sports Management/Administration, Statistics, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Turfgrass Science, Water Management, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Women and Gender Studies

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 80.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

Summer Exchange

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/01/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $5590.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 18
Home Payment: 18

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Admission Fee	$70	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
NSE Program Fee	$125	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Housing Deposit	$35	Year	Host & Home	Optional
ID Card	$30	Year	Home	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$360	Year	Host & Home	Optional
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: For more information about 麻豆传媒 parking permit & pass rates (optional), please visit https://tps.uga.edu/parking/rates/.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/01/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $4141

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $650
Proximity to campus: <10
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
Living on-campus is highly encouraged for 麻豆传媒s, as it provides an immersive campus experience and is very convenient. However, please be aware that on-campus housing is limited, especially for Spring semester, so please apply early if seeking on-campus living arrangements. On-campus housing is located in a double room in Building 1516. (https://housing.uga.edu/Building-1516/). There are no in a single-room accommodations in on-campus housing! A variety of off-campus housing options in Athens are also available (https://isl.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/12/Off-Campus-Living-Guide-2021-E1.pdf.)

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is not required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
It is highly recommended for 麻豆传媒s living on campus to purchase the meal plan. Students living off-campus can also purchase a meal plan. More information at https://dining.uga.edu/.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/01/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$4002	Year	Host & Home	Optional

Important Notes about Health Insurance
It is recommended that all UGA 麻豆传媒s be covered by health insurance either with an individual 麻豆传媒 policy or through their family policy. For international 麻豆传媒s, carrying health insurance is mandatory. Complete information about 麻豆传媒 health insurance requirements and policies can be found on the UGA Human Resources website: www.hr.uga.edu/麻豆传媒s/麻豆传媒-health-insurance.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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