Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following:
Base requirements for consideration for admission to the College of Engineering’s Graduate Programs are listed below. Specific degree programs and emphasis areas may add additional requirements.
Completion of a B.S. with minimum GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) from an ABET accredited program or program in a related field.
UGA will accept satisfactory scores on either the TOEFL or IELTS language proficiency examinations. Scores must be reported to UGA electronically by the testing agency.
The minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
The minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores that are not more than two years old. Applicants who have received degrees from accredited institutions in the U.S. or from institutions in countries where English is the primary language (see list here) are usually are not required to submit scores. If such an applicant received the degree more than two years prior to application to the Graduate School and has been residing/working in a country where the primary language is not English, he or she must submit current scores.
Submit an official online application to the UGA Graduate School.
Unofficial transcripts are required for the review process. If accepted, you must submit official transcripts prior to matriculation.
Statement of purpose to include your goals in pursuing graduate study, research experience, names of faculty with whom you’d like to work, as well as explanations for any perceived deficiencies in your application.
Contact information for three references who can speak to your academic record and/or research experiences.
International students may be required to show English language proficiency and proof of finances; see the UGA Graduate School site for details.
GRE scores may be submitted using the UGA institutional code 5813.
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Application deadline: Full consideration for financial support will be given to applications received by the following deadlines:
Fall: December 15
Spring: September 15
We will still consider all applications received by the following UGA Graduate School deadlines:
Domestic Applicants:
Fall Semester – July 1
Spring Semester – November 15
International Applicants:
Fall Semester – April 15
Spring Semester – October 15
