Welcome to Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College provides innovative, human-centered perspectives at the intersection of humanities, social sciences, arts, and STEM. We develop leaders prepared to advance technology and improve the human condition.
An education at the Ivan Allen College combines all of the advantages of a world-class technologically focused research university with some of the most innovative liberal arts experiences available today. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and accelerated degree programs in fields such as economics; public policy; international affairs; digital media; applied languages and intercultural studies; history, technology, and society; and more.
Explore the unparalleled research opportunities and unique offerings in the social sciences and humanities at a top liberal arts college dedicated to a legacy of service and social justice.
Prospective Students
Liberal arts that prepare you to excel in a technology-driven world.
We offer 10 bachelor’s degrees, among them six bachelor-master degree programs, 14 master’s degrees, and six Ph.D. programs, including innovative, professionally oriented graduate degrees in sustainability, cybersecurity policy, and governance, applied languages and cultures, global media, digital media, and international affairs.
Numerous minors and certificate programs also are available, including language studies; health, medicine, and society; global development; scenarios, models, and military games; energy systems; linguistics; social justice; Black media studies; and the pre-law minor in law, science, and technology. Students also have the opportunity to join one of the best Mock Trial teams in the nation. Our students develop as leaders in a culture of critical inquiry and deliberation focused on the crucial ethical issues of our age. They enter the job market with distinctive abilities to understand and solve complex problems by bridging technology, the humanities, and the social sciences.
In fact, demand is booming for graduates who possess the critical inquiry, analytical, and communications skills that are a hallmark of an Ivan Allen College education.
Alumni Success Stories
Join an alumni network 7,000 strong and growing.
When you graduate from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, you become part of a worldwide network of alumni residing in more than 50 countries. Our alumni are known for their complex problem-solving skills, ability to bridge the technical and non-technical realms, and savviness in science and technology.
Current Students
Our students are studious, professional, global, and much more.
With classes, travel, research, and work experiences, Ivan Allen College students never stop. A vast majority of our students graduate with international experience or internships under their belts. Our students are also regular recipients of research awards for work in over 30 areas of inquiry.
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70% of our student graduate with international experience! Will you be one of them?
Our students are at an advantage when applying for internships and jobs over the peers from other liberal arts schools!
Georgia Tech is a top-tier research university, with countless opportunities for students to engage in research with industry leaders.
Recent College News
College in the News
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Intelligence Sharing Is a True Measure of U.S. Strategic Realignment with Russia
Published in: Just Security
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Why America’s Battles Over Trump Aren’t the Crises They Seem
Published in: ThinkChina
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People Are Leaving Red States Over Abortion Bans, Studies Find
Published in: Axios
Upcoming Events
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Thursday April 3 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Listening Session with the Provost
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President Suite C & D
IAC faculty and staff are invited to join Provost Steve McLaughlin for an in-person listening session to ask questions and share concerns.
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Thursday April 3 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
National Poetry Month Open Mic
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Ferst Center Gallery
Celebrate National Poetry Month at an open mic night, where you can share your favorite poem and enjoy a reception with food and drinks.
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Friday April 4 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Future of the Humanities at Georgia Tech: A Workshop
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Technology Square Research Building, Conference Center Auditorium
Join a collaborative workshop with funders and experts to explore new directions for humanities research, collaboration, and institutional …
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Friday April 4 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2025 Global Media Festival Film Screening: "Le Regne Animal" + Live Q&A
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: John Lewis Student Center, Cypress Teater
Join us for a screening of Le Règne Animal, the critically acclaimed film that received 12 nominations at the 49th César Awards and won …
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