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University of North Georgia - Gainesville

UNG Gainesville · Oakwood, Georgia, United States

The University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus, located in Oakwood, GA, is the largest campus within UNG, designated by the Georgia General Assembly as The Military College of Georgia and a state leadership institution. UNG Gainesville delivers comprehensive bachelor's and graduate degrees in engineering physics, cybersecurity, education, and biological conservation.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1873
Student Population
18,000+
International Ratio
4%
Academic Staff
920+
Location
Oakwood, Georgia, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Oakwood/Gainesville · The State Leadership Institution of Georgia. The University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus, located in Oakwood, GA, is the largest campus within UNG, designated by the Georgia General Assembly as The Military College of Georgia and a state leadership institution. UNG Gainesville delivers comprehensive bachelor's and graduate degrees in engineering physics, cybersecurity, education, and biological conservation.

Research admissions & international qualifications

High school diploma with completed Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) in Georgia. Freshman Index (FI) evaluated with SAT/ACT scores or high school GPA test-optional threshold. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international applicants. Fall priority admission February 15, 2027; Regular fall deadline July 1, 2027; Spring deadline November 1, 2026.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Bryson Payne

Professor of Computer Science and Coordinator of Student Cyber Operations
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

National leader in cyber defense education, bestselling author on Python programming, and researcher in cryptographic algorithm performance and cyber warfare ta...

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Dr. Sarah Formica

Professor of Physics and Department Head
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Investigates X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, trace element microanalysis in biological samples, and studio-format active physics pedagogy....

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Dr. Erin Barding

Associate Professor of Biology
Department of Biology

Specializes in mammalian ecology, wildlife habitat fragmentation along the southern Appalachian corridor, and camera-trap census methodologies....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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