Georgia's Augusta University (AU) is a state-funded university and academic medical institution located in Augusta. The university was established in 1828. Augusta is a part of the University of Georgia system of education. It has satellite campuses in Albany, Savannah, Athens, and Rome. The total enrollment of Augusta University is 9274 students, out of whom 2000 are international students. Augusta University offers 45 undergraduate programs, 37 master’s programs, 18 doctoral degrees, and 49 certificate programs in diverse disciplines such as Maths, Allied Health Sciences, Cyber Sciences, Dental Sciences, etc. Augusta University Medical Center has 478 beds, a Children's Hospital has 1540 beds, and more than 80 outpatient clinics comprise the Augusta University Health System.
Almost 93 percent of Augusta University students receive some kind of need-based or merit-based financial assistance. The average total award received by UIU students is EUR 7,786 (INR 6.4 Lakh) per year, which is much higher than the national average of EUR 6,570 (INR 5.4 Lakh) per annum. Thus, Augusta makes international health and medical education accessible to a comprehensive cohort through various scholarships.
The Augusta University graduates consistently cleared the PANCE (PA National Certification Exam) in their first attempt, a proportion much higher than the national average.
The tuition fee at Augusta is low compared to other universities of similar stature in the surrounding areas.
