Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech has the best of both worlds — a traditional and beautiful 400-acre campus located in a major city.
Within the thriving, creative metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia, Tech’s Midtown neighborhood is home to young professionals, families, students, and the city’s main central source of green space, Piedmont Park.
The campus is next door to businesses, museums, theaters, restaurants, and retail stores.
In Atlanta You Can:
- Hear live music at venues big and small
- Catch a Braves, Hawks, or Falcons game
- Shop at Atlantic Station, Lenox Square, or Phipps Plaza
- Get something to eat, with food from every culture at every price
Even without a car, the entire city is easily accessible. Because of Tech’s location, most places you’ll want to go are within walking distance or accessible by public transportation, which is just steps away.
The Atlanta BeltLine and PATH network of trails in and around Atlanta let you move easily around town by bike or on foot.
Georgia also boasts several outdoor options. A short drive to the north are impressive mountain ranges, lakes, hiking trails, camping, whitewater rafting, and wineries.
A few hours south are charming coastal towns, island getaways, and beautiful beaches.
And with the world’s busiest airport a few miles away, you’re easily connected to anyone and anywhere in the world.
A Great City for a College
In addition to its inexhaustible source of cultural and entertainment options, Atlanta is a great city for a college.
Tech’s Atlanta location will play an integral part in your education, by putting you in close proximity to real-world projects, valuable co-op jobs, and meaningful internships.
What’s So Great About Atlanta?
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