Red tile roofs and white stucco walls give Valdosta State's main campus a Spanish Mission look that is unusual in south Georgia. The university opened its doors in 1913 as a women's college and is now a public university of around 10,000 students. Business, nursing, education and computer science are among its larger programmes. It's a short drive from the Florida state line.
Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Official website: valdosta.edu
1913
Public university, University System of Georgia
Spanish Mission-style architecture
Around 10,000 students
$16,000 – $20,000
Out-of-state tuition, undergraduate and graduate
$10,000 – $13,000
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 valdosta.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: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A historic campus with Spanish Mission buildings and palm trees.
Low living costs in a small southern city.
Nursing and education programmes that serve south Georgia.
Nursing graduates join hospitals across south Georgia and north Florida.
Business graduates work in logistics, agriculture and regional banks.
Bachelor's graduates can apply for OPT, with longer periods for STEM majors.
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Postgrad
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The main campus and the smaller north campus are close together, with residence halls and dining on the main site. Most first-year students live on campus.
Valdosta is warm most of the year and cheap to live in. Moody Air Force Base is nearby, and Tallahassee is about 90 minutes away by road.
Form I-20 issued by Valdosta State 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
Valdosta State reviews international applications on a rolling basis. Aim for about June for fall and October for spring so the I-20 and visa can be arranged.
The main intakes are fall (August) and spring (January), with summer terms for some courses.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Valdosta State University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Business, computer science, nursing and the MBA are popular. Undergraduates need a completed secondary record and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 69. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and may ask for the GMAT or GRE.
Valdosta State offers some out-of-state tuition waivers and academic awards. Graduate assistantships exist in some departments. Ask international admissions what applies.
