Georgia Southern University, established in 1906, was first started as a school to equip the younger rural population with agricultural production techniques and homemaking skills. The century-old university has gone through a lot of changes in terms of administration, campuses, and the type of educational courses it offers. The university has grown from a mere 4 teachers and 15 students to 9 colleges and 3 campuses accommodating thousands of students.
In 2018, the different branches and colleges of this university consolidated under the name Georgia Southern University that offers a total of 141 programs and courses. The three campuses of the Georgia Southern University are Statesboro Campus, Armstrong Campus, and Liberty Campus. The nine colleges that make up the Georgia Southern University are Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, College of Arts and Humanities, and Waters College of Health Professions. Apart from this, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, College of Education, Parker College of Business, College of Science and Mathematics, and Jack N Averitt College of Graduate Studies are also under the Georgia Southern University. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Students can choose to major in any of the 67 programs offered by the university.
In terms of Minors, currently, the university is offering 84 programs to choose from. Depending on the programs, students can choose to attend them on campus or pursue them online. Examples of online courses include Accounting, Applied Economics, Business Administration, Cybercrime, Enterprise Resource Planning, Instructional Technology, and Sport Management. Their doctoral offerings include Curriculum Studies, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Logistics Supply Chain Management.
Georgia Southern University believes in a continuous learning approach, wanting to enable society with the right tools. Thus, it offers a variety of programs for adults and working professionals. Applicants can apply for a second degree or even get transferred to Georgia Southern University to pursue their dream program. Some of the courses offered are Professional Development, Customized Workforce Training, Wedding and Social Events, and Personal Development. Georgia Southern University honors the military by offering them a second chance at education.
Applicants, who are on active duty, military veterans, their spouses, and children, are provided with an opportunity to pursue a degree at Georgia Southern University with certain scholarships and VA benefit programs. Different education models like online classes, evening or weekend classes, 7-week mini-semester, 8-week summer semesters are made available so students can effectively learn and earn a degree in a short time frame and, at the same time, not shy away from their responsibilities.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1030, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 14.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, TOEFL : 75
- Fees - INR 13.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Public Health
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Applied Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : Accepted, TOEFL : Accepted
- Fees - INR 13.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1030, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 14.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1030, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 15.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Accounting
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : Accepted
- Fees - INR 13.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BA in Economic
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 69
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Biology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 299, IELTS : Accepted
- Fees - INR 17 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Business Administration
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : Accepted
- Fees - INR 17 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Fine Arts
- Duration - 3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : Accepted, TOEFL : Accepted
- Fees - INR 16.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BBA in Marketing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 69
- Fees - INR 14.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 69
- Fees - INR 14.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1030, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 14.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Education in Counselor Education
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : Accepted, TOEFL : Accepted
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1030, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Health Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1030, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Mathematics
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : Accepted
- Fees - INR 17 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
Courses | Exams |
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BBA - 2 Courses | SAT - 1030 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 69 & Above |
MIM - 1 Course | IELTS - Accepted TOEFL - Accepted GMAT - Accepted |
BSc - 2 Courses | SAT - 1030 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 69 & Above |
MA - 1 Course | IELTS - Accepted TOEFL - Accepted |
MS - 5 Courses | GRE - 299 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 75 & Above |
BE/Btech - 3 Courses | SAT - 1030 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 69 & Above |
MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted IELTS - Accepted TOEFL - Accepted |
Other Courses - 3 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 69 & Above SAT - 1030 & Above |
Admission Requirement
Documents | SOP - Not required LOR - Not required Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
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Application fees | USD 50 |
Type of deadline | Depends on course |
Intake Season & Deadlines | Spring - 31ˢᵗ Jul 2018 - 15ᵗʰ Nov 2020 |
Approximate Fees
Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
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BBA - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.6L - 14.7L USD 17,140 - 20,064 |
MIM - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 13.8L USD 18,785 |
BSc - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.6L - 14.7L USD 17,140 - 20,064 |
MA - 1 Course | 3 Years | INR 16.2L USD 22,100 |
MS - 5 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 13.8L - 19.4L USD 18,785 - 26,518 |
BE/Btech - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 14.7L - 15.2L USD 20,065 - 20,693 |
MBA - 1 Course | 18 - 24 Months | INR 17L USD 23,205 |
Other Courses - 3 Courses | 1.5 - 4 Years | INR 12.6L - 19.4L USD 17,140 - 26,518 |