Georgia Southern has about 27,000 students spread across its main campus in Statesboro and two coastal sites in Savannah and Hinesville, which came with the 2018 merger with Armstrong State. The Paulson College of Engineering and Computing and a strong logistics programme both connect to the Port of Savannah. Football is a big deal here. Savannah is about an hour away.
Statesboro, Georgia, United States
Official website: georgiasouthern.edu
1906
Public research university
Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing
Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville
$16,000 – $21,000
International students, out-of-state tuition and fees
$11,000 – $14,000
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 georgiasouthern.edu before you apply.
MS Applied Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Logistics and supply chain programmes near the Port of Savannah.
Engineering and computing.
A big-campus college town atmosphere.
Graduates work at the Port of Savannah, Gulfstream Aerospace and logistics firms.
Hyundai's new electric vehicle plant near Savannah is a growing employer.
STEM graduates can apply for extended OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling, by May
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling, by November
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Statesboro is a college town surrounded by farmland in south-east Georgia. Life centres on the university, and rent is cheap.
Savannah, with its squares, oak trees and historic district, is about an hour away. Summers are hot and humid.
Form I-20 issued by Georgia Southern
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
Georgia Southern admits international students on a rolling basis. Apply by May for August and by November for January.
Most programmes start in August or January.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Georgia Southern issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Applied engineering, computer science, the MBA and logistics are popular. Undergraduates need secondary school completion and TOEFL 61 or IELTS 6.0. Graduate programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree.
Georgia Southern offers some out-of-state tuition waivers and graduate assistantships. Ask the international office which awards you can get.
