Georgia Institute of Technology

Overview

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), established in 1885 as a trade school, has grown to become one of the world's leading institutions for technological and scientific research. Recognized by Tech.Co as North America's top public university for equipping graduates to make a significant impact in technology, Georgia Tech is also ranked among the top 10 public universities in North America by U.S. News and World Report. The university is known for producing more women engineers than any other institution in the U.S.

With over 21,500 students, Georgia Tech offers degrees across multiple colleges, including Design, Computing, Engineering, Sciences, the Scheller College of Business, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. The university boasts cutting-edge resources and partnerships with businesses, government, and industry, fostering innovation through over 100 interdisciplinary research centers. One of its most notable facilities is the Invention Studio, a 3,000-square-foot, student-run space available 24 hours a day for prototyping and idea development in a collaborative environment.

Located in the Midtown district of Atlanta, Georgia Tech offers a sprawling 400-acre campus that blends academic excellence with a vibrant collegiate atmosphere, including 20 intramural sports and around 400 student organizations. Atlanta itself, a major global city, provides students with access to a range of cultural, economic, and recreational opportunities. Known for its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, the city is also home to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.