Simranjot Kaur Review at University Of Georgia [UGA], Athens | Collegedunia

UGA-MS AgEcon

8.0
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Academic
8.0
Accommodation
8.0
Faculty
8.0
Infrastructure
8.0
Social Life
8.0
Placement
8.0
Simranjot Kaur
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026(Enrolled 2024)

Course Curriculum

8

  • The course curriculum does not focus on theory but adds practical applications too.
  • Course projects include tie-ups with real-world companies and clients.
  • 2 to max 3 classes a day, each class is like 1 hour 15 minutes for grad students.
  • 10 to 15 for grad classes and max30-35 in undergrad courses.
     

Admission Experience

  • I got a fully funded position along with an assistantship.
  • UGA ranks in the top 10 agricultural public universities.

Faculty

8

  • All the professor are well-versed with their subjects and are really helpful and dedicated.

Campus Life

8

  • UGA has 3 different research stations within GA, particularly for Agricultural research. Apart from that, every department has its own personal labs allotted to its professors and students.
  • The main campus has around 3 major libraries, and apart from them, it has various learning centers for students to sit, learn, and have access to world-class facilities for free.
  • UGA is big on sports; you've got game events every week.
  • Students have access to the gym and training activities.

Part Time Jobs

  • Most of the departments offer assistantships To 60% of their students, and the rest of the students get on-campus jobs very easily, and the pay rate is justifiable. The UGAjobs portal is very helpful in looking for on-campus jobs, and the HR department is really helpful.

Placement

8

  • UGA is a reputable university, so finding a job is easy with this name on your resume.

Accommodation

Off Campus
8

  • On-campus housing costs $650 per month, including all utilities. But off campus it can go upto $800-900 per month.

Exams

  • My GRE score was 310, IELTS - Overall 8 bands. These were the two tests required for my program as per my departmental requirements.
  • GRE- Scores vary with departments.
  • IELTS - Minimum 6 or 7.
  • SAT, GMAT, and TOEFL are also accepted; these test requirements vary from program to program.
  • Academic CV, 3 LORs, and around 1.5 or 2 page Statement of Purpose required

Fees

  • Around 20000 per semester on average