3.9 out of 5 (10 ratings / 7 reviews) Statesboro, Georgia, United States
With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern is large enough to provide endless opportunities, but personal enough to feel like home.
Master's Programmes
Education & Training (17)
- M.Ed. Counselor Education
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.A.T. Elementary Education
- M.Ed. Elementary Education
- M.Ed. Higher Education
- M.Ed. Instructional Technology
- M.Ed. Reading Education
- M.A. Secondary Education
Business & Management (9)
- MAcc Accounting
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. Higher Education
- M.Ed. Instructional Technology
- M.Sc. Sport Management
Humanities (9)
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.M. Music
- M.Ed. Reading Education
- M.A. Social Science
- M.A. Spanish
Social Sciences (9)
- M.Sc. Applied Economics
- M.Sc. Applied Geography
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.A. Social Science
- M.A. Spanish
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (7)
Medicine & Health (6)
- Master Public Health
- M.Sc. Sports Medicine
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Applied Geography
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Information Technology
Engineering & Technology (4)
- M.S.A.E. Applied Engineering
- M.S.C.E. Civil Engineering
- M.S.E.E. Electrical Engineering
- M.S.M.E. Mechanical Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- M.S.A.P.S. Applied Physical Science
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Psychology
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- M.M. Music
- M.F.A. Studio Art
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Applied Geography
Journalism & Media (1)
Law (1)
About
History
On Dec. 1, 1906, a delegation of Statesboro representatives traveled to the DeSoto Hilton in Savannah, where they won the bid to establish a school of higher education in Statesboro.
Education
With 141 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution and serves 26,054 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico as well as 102 nations. With three vibrant campuses — the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville — Georgia Southern offers an attractive campus environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.
Research
As a Public Impact Research university, we are designing new protocols to reduce musculoskeletal injuries to soldiers and first responders, innovating in logistics technology, exploring food production through sustainable aquaculture, integrating curriculum and professional development into Quality Rated Early Learning Centers.
Our research, scholarship, public engagement, and creative activity is not confined inside an ivory tower. Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates all engage in research that contributes significantly to the university’s $1.4 billion economic impact on the coastal region and that makes Georgia Southern a leading public-research university in the Southeast.
Career
The Georgia Southern University’s Office of Career and Professional Development is first and foremost committed to working in the best interest of the student. The Office of Career and Professional Development policies have been developed to contribute to a positive, successful, and ethical experience for recruiters, students, alumni, and faculty. We provide facilities and services to our customers who follow these guidelines in their recruiting efforts.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Georgia Southern University offers students the advantage of living in an apartment or suite-style environment while staying in on-campus housing. Enjoy the great benefits of safety, security, and timely maintenance while having great access to campus resources.
Library services
Zach S. Henderson Library supports Georgia Southern University by providing access to information, collections, and services designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University and the general public.
Lane Library, built in the 1960s, underwent a total renovation during the 2005-06 academic year. The renovated library reopened for service on June 5, 2006.
Medical services
Health Services aims to meet or exceed the student patients’ full range of needs and expectations related to the delivery of healthcare services. We provide cost-effective, high-quality care with a focus on health promotion and education geared toward everyday student life.
Student Life
Campus life
Statesboro is Georgia Southern’s largest campus, home to more than 20,000 students, is located in historic Statesboro, a growing college town built around a shop-lined Main Street.
Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University is located just minutes away from the National Historic Landmark District downtown and a short drive from the sunny beaches of Tybee Island.
Located in Hinesville, the Liberty Campus houses a new, state-of-the-art facility offering a variety of opportunities for local students, especially those affiliated with the military, to take advantage of a nationally recognized university in their own backyard.
Sports facilities
Programs & Activities:
- Aquatics
- Club Sports
- Fitness
- Golf Course
- Informal Recreation
- Intramural Sports
- Shooting Sports Education
- Southern Adventures
- University Wellness
Student clubs
With more than 300 student organizations, the Office of Student Activities provides various opportunities for students to get involved.
Accreditation
Georgia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialists, and doctorate degrees.
Student Reviews
Pirate to Eagle, yet Still Sailing
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I began at Armstrong State University in the spring semester of 2017. A semester later it was announced that the small, tight-knit university would merge with the much larger Georgia Southern University. After the initial adjustment I enjoyed the same small individually focused classes in my major, mixed with larger lecture hall core courses. The campus is fairly diverse...
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Georgia Southern is a great university, however, many students are not attending for the academics and community, which is a big part of who I am. I also do not really have the same interests as most students here. Having gone to an art school in the middle of my college career and coming back, it was a large adjustment.
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Walid Suliman rated 4 out of 5 stars
It well very good university because the way they teach is more progressing it is about Multiple cultures and methods ,it considers as big university in Africa according to the big number of students ,who are accepted by it, I think it can enhance the process of development because it relay on researchs which lead to new discoveries, the period spent it was really...
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