Georgia State University

Our Story Georgia State University is an enterprising public research institution founded in 1913 and located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. It enrolls one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation with more than 53,000 students representing 155 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Designated as an R1 research university for three decades, it is recognized as a national model for student success and innovation. The university has been ranked No. 1 among public universities in the United States for undergraduate teaching for seven consecutive years and among the nation's top five most innovative public institutions for the past 12 years. Georgia State confers degrees to over 10,000 students annually and has dramatically increased graduation rates since 2003 while reducing average time to degree. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Associate Degree Pathways — two-year foundational and transfer programs offered through Perimeter College and other academic units. 🎓 Bachelor's Degrees and Majors — nearly 300 undergraduate programs across 12 colleges, including a distinctive Bachelor of Entrepreneurship. 🎓 Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Degrees — accelerated pathways allowing students to earn bachelor's and master's credits concurrently. 🎓 Master's and Specialist Degrees — advanced graduate education in policy, business, education, health, law, sciences, and the arts. 🎓 Ph.D. and Professional Doctorate Degrees — research and practice doctorates delivered through an R1 institution. 🎓 Online and Hybrid Degrees and Majors — flexible formats via Georgia State Online for working professionals and remote learners. 🎓 College of Law J.D. and Graduate Law Programs — includes a health law program ranked No. 2 in the country. 🎓 J. Mack Robinson College of Business — undergraduate risk management and insurance program ranked No. 4 in the nation. 🎓 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies — nationally ranked public affairs graduate education (No. 14 among public affairs graduate schools). 🎓 Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions — nursing and health profession credentials. 🎓 College of Education & Human Development — teacher preparation, counseling, and human development programs. 🎓 Institute for Biomedical Sciences — biomedical research training and degree programs. 🎓 School of Public Health — graduate and undergraduate public health education. 🎓 College of Arts & Sciences — comprehensive liberal arts and sciences curricula. 🎓 College of the Arts — visual and performing arts education. 🎓 Honors College — enriched undergraduate curriculum for high-achieving students. 🎓 Intensive English Program — English language immersion for international students. 🎓 Army ROTC and Naval ROTC — military leadership and officer commissioning programs. Specialties 🎯 Public policy, civic leadership and affairs 🎯 Nursing and clinical health professions 🎯 Liberal arts and sciences 🎯 Visual and performing arts 🎯 Education, teaching and human development 🎯 Law, health law and legal studies 🎯 Biomedical and translational research 🎯 Business, risk management, insurance and entrepreneurship 🎯 Public health and epidemiology 🎯 Data-informed student success and academic innovation Methods & Approach The university leverages data-informed student success initiatives to reduce time to degree and close equity gaps. Pedagogy blends rigorous classroom instruction with experiential learning, research mentorship, and direct engagement with Atlanta's enterprise ecosystem. Online and hybrid delivery models extend access to non-traditional and working learners, while military outreach and veteran support services ensure inclusive access. Who It's For Undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and 155 countries; associate degree seekers; transfer and first-year students; international scholars requiring intensive English preparation; military service members and veterans; working professionals seeking online or hybrid credentials; aspiring researchers and doctoral candidates; honors-level undergraduates; and career changers pursuing law, business, health professions, or policy careers. Facilities & Practical Info Instruction and services are delivered across seven metro Atlanta locations: the downtown Atlanta campus (100+ acres), Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, and Newton campuses. Key facilities include the University Library, College of Law Library, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, a nine-story Research Tower, student centers, university housing, recreation centers, PantherDining venues, and comprehensive student health and counseling centers. Location Address: 100 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States Hours: See website for academic calendar and office schedules The "+" ✅ No. 1 public university in the U.S. for undergraduate teaching for seven consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report 2027) ✅ Ranked among the nation's top five most innovative public institutions for 12 consecutive years ✅ R1 research powerhouse with expenditures of $241.1 million, nearly tripling since 2010 ✅ No. 2 ranked health law program and No. 4 undergraduate risk management and insurance program ✅ One of the few U.S. universities to offer a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship ✅ Direct campus access to 14 Fortune 500 headquarters in downtown Atlanta