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The University System of Georgia (USG) governs 26 public higher education institutions across Georgia, including four premier research universities: Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Augusta University. Enrolling over 344,000 students and conducting more than $1.3 billion in annual sponsored research, USG is an economic engine powering cybersecurity, robotics, infectious disease vaccine discovery, and public health.
Atlanta · 26 Public Colleges & Universities, Georgia Tech Engineering & UGA. The University System of Georgia (USG) governs 26 public higher education institutions across Georgia, including four premier research universities: Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Augusta University. Enrolling over 344,000 students and conducting more than $1.3 billion in annual sponsored research, USG is an economic engine powering cybersecurity, robotics, infectious disease vaccine discovery, and public health.
Applications processed through constituent USG institutions via GAfutures or Common App. Minimum High School GPA and college-prep curriculum requirements vary by institutional tier. TOEFL iBT 79+ (100+ Georgia Tech) or IELTS 6.5+ across USG institutions. Georgia Tech Early Action October 15, 2026; UGA Early Action October 15, 2026; Regular decision January 5, 2027.
World-renowned interdisciplinary robotics doctorate uniting mechanical engineering, computing, and aerospace to develop autonomous mobile robots and human-robot interaction systems.
Merit-based state lottery scholarship covering 100% of standard undergraduate tuition at any USG college or university for Georgia high school graduates meeting academic criteria.
One of the nation's largest medical schools, providing clinical training across the state in cardiovascular medicine, trauma surgery, pediatric oncology, and neuroscience.
The world's first standalone school of ecology, conducting research on freshwater river conservation, infectious disease ecology, marine marsh biogeochemistry, and climate adaptation.
Interdisciplinary program examining cybercrime criminological modeling, blockchain transaction security, enterprise threat intelligence, and digital forensic litigation.
Collaborative postdoctoral appointment at the Center for Vaccines and Immunology studying universal influenza vaccines, emerging viral pathogens, and monoclonal antibody therapeutics.
Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
USG System Administration
Dr. Sonny Perdue is Chancellor of USG, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Governor of Georgia, leading statewide higher education governance, university a...
View researcher profile ↗President of the Georgia Institute of Technology and Professor of Business
Office of the President
Dr. Ángel Cabrera directs Georgia Tech, conducting research in management psychology, international higher education governance, and technological entrepreneurs...
View researcher profile ↗President of the University of Georgia and Meigs Professor of Law
Office of the President and School of Law
Dr. Jere W. Morehead is a legal scholar researching courtroom advocacy, jury selection dynamics, judicial ethics, and land-grant research university strategic l...
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