The University of Georgia (UGA) is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest state-chartered university in the United States and one of the oldest public universities in the country.
The university has a diverse student body, with over 39,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled. UGA offers over 170 majors and academic programs across 17 schools and colleges, including the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the Terry College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the School of Law, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Public and International Affairs, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
UGA is known for its strong research programs, with over $700 million in research expenditures annually. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and has been designated a "R1: Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity" institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
The university has a rich tradition of student life and activities, with over 800 student organizations and clubs, including academic, cultural, political, service, and athletic groups. UGA is also home to a variety of cultural and arts venues, including the Georgia Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
UGA has a storied athletic program, with the Georgia Bulldogs competing in NCAA Division I as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The university has won numerous conference and national championships in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, gymnastics, swimming and diving, and track and field.