Graduate Admissions
Harness Your Potential at UNG!
The University of North Georgia (UNG) offers master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as graduate-level certificates and endorsements. Our flexible programs give you the opportunity to develop your skills through research and practice. Immerse yourself in topics that align with your professional interests and personal goals.
Whether you’re seeking the credential you need to advance at work, preparing for a career change or adding to your professional knowledge, we can help you explore your academic and career interests.
Flexibility
More than 70% of our graduate degree programs are totally online and many others are hybrid.
Placement Rates
Almost all of our pre-professional programs have a 100% job placement rate after graduation,
including programs in Accounting, Education, Nursing, and Physical Therapy
Nationally-ranked MBA
Our MBA program was ranked #7 nationally on the DiscoverBusiness.us Value Online MBA programs lists released in December 2023.
What Our Alumni Are Saying
There is not enough space for me to express the numerous ways in which this program has benefited me professionally. Unbeknownst to me, the course laid a vital framework associated with my current role as Dalton State’s Associate Director for our Quality Enhancement Plan
Brooklyn Cole Herrera '22
Master of Business Administration
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Proven Track Record
For more than 150 years, we have produced civic, professional, and military leaders who make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. We are a recognized regional and national leader for academic excellence, engagement, educational opportunity and leadership development.
We provide a student-focused environment built on quality education, service, research and creativity that prepares students to be creative and innovative thinkers.
Learn more about our graduate programs by registering for a virtual information session today!
Our Graduate Admissions Process
Application start terms, deadlines, and requirements vary by program. Review your program page for additional details.
Elements that may be required during the application process:
- Application form
- Non-refundable $40 application fee
- Unofficial transcripts
- Required supplemental documents
- Recommendation letters
- Test scores
If you have already submitted you application for admission, check your application status to stay informed.
Doctoral & Specialist Programs
A doctorate is the most advanced degree you can receive in your academic discipline in most cases. Earning this prestigious credential sets you apart as a leader in your field and demonstrates your commitment to your professional growth. You’ll be better prepared and more competitive in achieving your career goals and academic interests.
- Online doctoral students pay in-state tuition regardless of geographic location, saving many students thousands of dollars over the course of their programs.
- Many of UNG’s doctoral programs allow you to use the research and writing in your academic core courses to support your dissertation topic.
- Did you know? Because a doctorate is usually the highest level degree you can earn in an academic discipline, it’s referred to as a terminal degree.
Master's Programs
A graduate degree can serve many purposes. Whether you’re seeking the credential you need to advance at work, preparing for a career change or adding to your professional knowledge, a master’s degree can help you explore your academic and career interests.
- Student success services help you throughout your journey – everything from research support through the UNG Libraries to career planning services.
- UNG is routinely ranked as one of the region’s best values among public universities, offering a top quality graduate education at a price you can afford.
- Did you know? The average lifetime earning potential of a person with a master’s degree increases by more than 25%.
Certificates & Endorsements
UNG's graduate certificates and endorsements can increase your knowledge in your professional interest area and help you add to your credentials.
What’s the difference?
- Certificate – A certificate confirms you have completed the requirements for a specific series of courses.
- Certification – A certification indicates you have proven your knowledge in a specific discipline through an exam or other assessment process. Certification can be the precursor to licensure in some career fields. For example, students who complete UNG’s Geomatics Graduate Certificate fulfill the requirements to begin the state of Georgia’s graduate-level surveyor licensing process.
- Endorsement – Current or future teachers often add an endorsement to their licensure in order to teach a particular age range or group, such as UNG’s Autism Endorsement, which explores teaching methods specific to students with autism.
Financial Information
At UNG, we go above and beyond to offer accessible and affordable options to help you earn your graduate degree. Our graduate programs provide unmatched flexibility with courses offered fully online – making them ideal for working professionals looking to earn their graduate degree while maintaining full-time employment.
Many of our programs have been ranked as ‘most affordable’ by various new sources across the region. Review our cost of attendance, and financial processes including student loan opportunities and assistantships.
MBA ranked second in Georgia in Fortune magazine's "Best Part-Time MBA Programs for 2024"
Our Ed.D. program ranked 2nd nationally for affordability according to eddprograms.org.
17th among public Regional Universities in the South for quality and value in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report
Get All Your Questions Answered
Find answers in our frequently asked questions.
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