Brenau University is a private university in Gainesville, Georgia, north of Atlanta, with a women's college and co-educational graduate and evening programmes. It is best known for nursing, occupational therapy, business, education, fashion and the arts. Choose it for small classes within reach of Atlanta.
Gainesville, Georgia, United States
Official website: brenau.edu
1878 in Gainesville, Georgia
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Undergraduate women's college alongside co-educational programmes
$18,000 – $32,000
International students, before scholarships
$12,000 – $15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on brenau.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BFA Fashion Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BBA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Women's college tradition with small classes.
Health programmes including occupational therapy.
Location an hour north of Atlanta near Lake Lanier.
Graduates join Northeast Georgia Health System and Atlanta employers.
Fashion alumni work in design and merchandising.
Business graduates move into management roles across Georgia.
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The historic campus sits in Gainesville with residence halls and arts facilities close together.
Gainesville is a small lakeside city with low rent, and Atlanta is about an hour away.
Form I-20 issued by Brenau University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Brenau reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
The MBA and business administration start in fall and spring. Nursing and fashion design start in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Brenau University issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview at a US embassy or consulate.
The MBA, nursing, fashion design and business administration are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Brenau offers merit scholarships to international students. Check the financial aid pages.
