Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

Georgia Tech at a glance

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is a public research university in Atlanta, part of the University System of Georgia. Indian students mostly look at its Master's programs in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, analytics and robotics.

Four things Indian applicants should know first:

• International students pay an "out of country" rate, slightly above the out-of-state rate. For fall 2026 most Master's programs charge $16,540 a semester at 12 or more credit hours, plus fees. Some programs, such as Analytics and ECE, charge more.
• For the I-20 you must show $57,025 for one academic year (most Master's programs), and more for higher-fee programs.
• A 3-year Indian degree (BA, BCom, BSc) is not enough on its own. Georgia Tech needs a 4-year degree such as a BE or BTech, or a 3-year degree plus a Master's.
• Health insurance is compulsory and costs about $3,290 a year. Indian travel or student policies that don't meet US (ACA) standards cannot be used to opt out.

What it really costs

Tuition. Georgia Tech's Bursar publishes the fall 2026 rates per semester. Students from outside the US are classified as "out of country":

So a year (autumn and spring) on most Master's programs comes to about $34,796 in tuition and fees. If you take fewer than 12 credit hours, you pay $1,379 per credit hour instead.

Living costs. Georgia Tech's Financial Aid office estimates 2026–27 costs for a graduate student living off campus (excluding tuition) at $25,396 a year: housing $14,380, food $6,310, personal costs $2,800, transport $966, books $800 and loan costs $140. On campus, the estimate is $22,752.

Health insurance is compulsory. All graduate students on F-1 or J-1 visas must have Georgia Tech's student health insurance plan unless they waive it with US coverage that meets the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For 2026–27 it costs $1,378.82 for fall (August to December) and $1,910.66 for spring and summer (January to July). Coverage does not start automatically: you must enroll, or waive, during each open period. See our health insurance waiver guide.

Proof of funds for the I-20. Georgia Tech's international office (OIE) publishes the amounts you must show for one academic year:

Each amount includes $20,106 living expenses and $3,107 miscellaneous costs. Add $5,400 for a spouse and $3,600 for each child. Documents must show liquid funds, the issue date and be less than 6 months old when the I-20 is issued; a balance figure alone is not enough. A tuition waiver cannot be counted towards the amount. See our I-20 proof of funds guide.

Can you reduce the cost?

Be realistic: Georgia Tech's College of Computing says "Master's students are not guaranteed funding", and it does not offer financial aid for the MS Computer Science.

• Graduate research and teaching assistantships (GRA/GTA). These can bring a tuition waiver and a stipend. Under Board of Regents policy, GRAs and GTAs pay a minimum of $25 tuition plus mandatory fees, and a subsidised health insurance rate. For a GTA post in Computer Science, you must have completed the course (or its equivalent) with an A grade. They are not guaranteed, so plan your budget without one.
• Note for your I-20: a full tuition waiver usually covers only the standard tuition rate, so students on higher-fee programs may still need to show extra money.
• See our guide to assistantships (TA, RA, GA) and US education loans.

Getting in: what Georgia Tech looks at

From Georgia Tech's Office of Graduate Education:

1. Degree: a degree equivalent to at least 16 years of education. For India, Georgia Tech lists the BE, BTech, BPharm and other degrees of four or more years. Holders of a BA, BCom, BSc or any other 3-year bachelor's degree must also have a Master's degree. See our guide to 3-year degrees in the USA.
2. Credential evaluation: not required, but Georgia Tech strongly recommends sending one from an approved provider with your application, because it speeds up the review. The approved providers are WES, ECE, Educational Perspectives, International Education Evaluations (IEE) and The Evaluation Company (TEC).
3. English: TOEFL iBT 90 with no section below 19 (tests before January 2026), or 4.5 overall on the new scale; or IELTS Academic 7 with Reading, Listening and Speaking at least 6.5 and Writing at least 5.5. Duolingo and PTE are not accepted. India is not on Georgia Tech's list of exempt countries, but from fall 2027 admission you can also meet the requirement with proof that your degree was taught in English (a transcript note, a letter from your institution or a medium of instruction certificate). Programs can set higher scores. See our English test cut-offs guide.
4. Application fee: $105 for international applicants, non-refundable. Georgia Tech does not give hardship fee waivers to international applicants.

MS Computer Science: what the College of Computing asks for

• Deadline: 1 February for the following autumn (fall) semester; letters and test scores can arrive up to 14 February. There is only one intake a year.
• GRE: not required. The College suggests sending scores if you don't have a relevant degree, have been out of education more than 10 years or think your application is weak.
• English: higher than the Georgia Tech minimum: generally TOEFL 100 (old scale) or 5.0 (new scale), or IELTS 7.5 with section minimums of 6.5 (Reading, Listening, Speaking) and 5.5 (Writing). Ask the College whether it accepts a medium of instruction letter before you plan to skip the test.
• Grades: a desirable minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0; most admitted students score higher.
• Documents: statement of purpose (which the College says it reads carefully) and three letters of recommendation.
• Length: 30 credit hours, usually finished within 24 months.

Popular Master's programs for Indian students

• MS Computer Science: Tier 1 tuition, $57,025 I-20 estimate, deadline 1 February.
• MS Electrical & Computer Engineering: Tier 2, $19,377 a semester for international students.
• MS Analytics: Tier 4, $22,999 a semester.
• MS Robotics and MS Human-Computer Interaction: Tier 3.
• Online MS Computer Science (OMSCS): a separate, fully online program charged per credit hour ($248 for students outside the US, plus a $531 fee each term). You study from home, so it does not lead to a US student visa or OPT.

Compare Georgia Tech with other US universities in our MS Computer Science in USA comparison.

Where you'll live

Georgia Tech's 2026–27 estimate allows $14,380 for housing and $6,310 for food a year for a graduate student living off campus, plus $966 for transport. See our guide to off-campus housing in the USA.

After you graduate

Whether you can use the 24-month STEM OPT extension depends on the CIP code printed on your I-20, which must be on the US government's STEM Designated Degree Program List. See our guides to OPT and STEM OPT and H-1B selection.

Who Georgia Tech is a good fit for

• A strong choice if you have a 4-year degree, a strong academic record, a TOEFL or IELTS score above the program minimum, and can show $57,025 or more for the first year without counting on an assistantship.
• Think carefully if you have only a 3-year bachelor's degree, your English scores are below IELTS 7.5 (for Computer Science), or you need an assistantship to afford the fees.

Sources

Every figure on this page comes from these official Georgia Tech pages, checked on 19 October 2026:

• Bursar: fall 2026 tuition and fee rates
• Financial Aid: graduate cost of attendance 2026–27
• OIE: graduate estimated cost of attendance and funding (I-20)
• Stamps Health Services: student health insurance
• Graduate Education: country-specific requirements, English proficiency, exempt countries, credential evaluation providers and application fee
• College of Computing: MS Computer Science admission requirements and admissions FAQ

Fees and rules change. Always confirm on Georgia Tech's own pages before you pay or apply.