Study in Atlanta

Good employment prospects

Atlanta is a centre of commerce and home to many well-known international corporations. 

Prestigious universities 

Atlanta contains three highly-ranked universities, including Georgia Tech.

Plenty of green spaces

Atlanta is frequently nicknamed 'the city in a forest' due to its large number of parks and green spaces.

While Atlanta scores well across each of the indicators in the student cities ranking, its score for affordability leaves a lot to be desired, due to its expensive tuition fees and high cost of living. 

Tuition fees for international students in Atlanta will cost approximately US$36,600 on average (~£26,400).

Numbeo estimates a single person would need around £743 per month for general expenses plus an additional £1590 for rent in a single bedroom apartment in the city centre. 

Atlanta is a cosmopolitan city of progress but also of rich history and culture, with local attractions including the childhood home of Martin Luther King, the Georgia Aquarium and the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

There are also thriving music and culinary scenes, with The Varsity chain restaurants being iconic to the city.

Atlanta is also known for its parks, nicknamed 'the city in a forest' due to its 17.8 square miles of green space. 

The capital of the state of Georgia, Atlanta is an economic hub. Atlanta is home to television network CNN, the Coca-Cola world headquarters and Delta airlines.

Industries frequently hiring graduates include: logistics, business services, media, IT and sales. Fintech is another growing industry in Atlanta, and there are around 100 financial technology firms based there. 

Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the city's biggest employer, accounting for 63,000 jobs.