About an hour west of downtown Atlanta, Carrollton is a college town built around a courthouse square, and the University of West Georgia is its biggest employer. UWG began in 1906 as an agricultural school and now teaches around 12,000 students. Nursing, business, education and computer science carry most of the enrolment. The Richards College of Business and the Tanner Health System School of Nursing are the best-known parts of the university.
Carrollton, Georgia, United States
Official website: westga.edu
1906
Public university, University System of Georgia
Around 12,000 students
$15,000 – $22,000
Out-of-state tuition, undergraduate and graduate
$11,000 – $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 westga.edu before you apply.
BBA Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 69
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 69
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Applied Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A nursing school with close links to the regional Tanner hospital network.
Business degrees through the Richards College of Business.
Lower living costs than Atlanta, with the city an hour away.
Nursing graduates join hospitals in west Georgia and metro Atlanta.
Business and computing graduates head to Atlanta employers in logistics, finance and tech.
STEM graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
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The campus sits a mile or so from Adamson Square, where students go for coffee, restaurants and events. Many first-years live in the residence halls.
Carrollton's GreenBelt, a paved loop trail of about 18 miles, circles much of the town. Atlanta and its airport are around an hour's drive east.
Form I-20 issued by University of West Georgia
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
UWG admits international students on a rolling basis, but aim for about June for fall and October for spring. Nursing and some graduate programmes have their own earlier deadlines.
New students start in fall (August) or spring (January). Summer entry is possible for a few graduate programmes.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, University of West Georgia 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.
Business, computer science, nursing and the MBA are the common choices. Undergraduates need a completed secondary school record and around IELTS 6.0. Master's applicants need a bachelor's degree, and some programmes ask for the GRE or GMAT.
UWG offers a limited number of scholarships and out-of-state waivers. Graduate assistantships are available in some departments, so contact the programme coordinator early.
