Founded in 1913, Georgia state university was given the mission of excellence in teaching, research, and service. As the second largest university in the state of Georgia, this major research university is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta and encompasses six colleges. With an enrollment of over 27,000 undergraduates and graduates, Georgia state university has students from not only every county in Georgia, but from every state in the U.S., and from over 145 countries.

And with more than 250 fields of study and 52 accredited degree programs, Georgia state university has something for nearly anyone. Students can study at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral levels. They may also take day or evening courses, and enroll part-time or full-time. In the past, Georgia state university has been listed as one of the top 100 public universities for doctoral degrees awarded.