The Georgia Institute of Technology — Georgia Tech — is one of the best engineering and technology universities in the world, and one of the cheapest top-five options for a self-funded international master's degree. Based in Atlanta, it is ranked in the global top 10 for engineering and computer science, and its graduates are heavily recruited by the US technology industry. For Pakistani students in engineering, computer science and analytics, it is one of the strongest value choices in the USA.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Type | Public research university, founded 1885 |
| International UG tuition 2026-27 | US$35,610 a year (US$17,805 a semester) |
| First-year cost of attendance 2026-27 | US$56,520 (international, on campus) |
| Graduate standard rate (fall 2026) | US$16,831 a semester (tuition US$16,073 + fees US$758) |
| International application fee | US$105 |
| English minimum | IELTS 7.0 overall (institute-wide minimum) |
| Admit rate (fall 2025) | About 7% for international applicants; 10% out-of-state; 29% Georgia residents |
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Analytics and the Scheller MBA are the flagship programmes. The MS in Computer Science, MS in Analytics and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering are the most popular choices for Pakistani graduates. The Scheller MBA is STEM-designated, so its international graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT. Georgia Tech does not require the GRE for most engineering master's programmes — the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, for example, does not require it and does not accept Duolingo.
Fees and costs
Undergraduate international students pay US$35,610 a year in tuition for 2026-27, plus mandatory fees, bringing tuition and fees to about US$37,326. The full first-year cost of attendance is US$56,520 on campus. Graduate students pay per semester: the standard out-of-state rate is US$16,831 a semester, so two semesters come to about US$33,700. Some programmes charge more — the MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering is US$19,588 a semester, and the Scheller MBA is about US$23,236 a semester for nonresidents. Living costs for out-of-state graduate students are estimated at US$22,752 a year on campus or US$25,396 off campus.
Admission
Undergraduate admission is extremely competitive for international students — about 7% were admitted in fall 2025. Georgia Tech uses the Common Application; Early Action and Regular Decision dates are published on the admission website for each cycle. Graduate admission is run by each school: for fall 2027, the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering closes MS and PhD applications on 16 December 2026. Most departments ask for IELTS 7.0, transcripts, three recommendations and a statement of purpose. There is no automatic scholarship for international master's students — funding usually comes from research or teaching assistantships awarded after admission, so ask the department directly.
Why Pakistani students choose Georgia Tech
- Value: a top-five engineering degree at roughly half the tuition of a private university.
- Co-op and internships: Atlanta is home to major employers in technology, aerospace, logistics and finance.
- STEM OPT: most Georgia Tech degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving up to 36 months of US work after graduation.
- Strong alumni network: one of the largest engineering alumni networks in the USA, including a visible Pakistani community in Atlanta.
FAQ
Is Georgia Tech good for computer science? Yes — it is consistently ranked in the world's top 10 for computer science, and its MS in Computer Science is one of the most applied-to programmes in the USA.
Do I need the GRE? Most engineering master's programmes no longer require it. Check your department's page — some still recommend it, and the MBA requires the GMAT or GRE.
What IELTS score do I need? The institute-wide minimum is 7.0 overall. Competitive applicants score higher, and some departments set their own minimums.
Figures checked 2026-11-05: 2026-27 international undergraduate tuition US$35,610 a year and first-year cost of attendance US$56,520; graduate standard rate US$16,831 a semester (fall 2026); IELTS minimum 7.0; international application fee US$105; admit rates fall 2025 (international about 7%). 2027-28 rates are not yet published — confirm on Georgia Tech's Bursar pages.
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Sources and verification: Georgia Tech Bursar 2026-27 tuition schedule; Georgia Tech admissions pages (checked October 2026).