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.
A Unique Approach to Humanities and Social Sciences
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 16 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; African-American 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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Visualizing Camelot: How King Arthur Captured Popular Culture
Published in: Medievalists.net
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Published in: Air Street Press
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Why the President Doesn’t Affect the Economy as Much as You’d Think
Published in: Yahoo! Finance
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How Geoblocking Limits Digital Access in Sanctioned States
Published in: Lawfare
Upcoming Events
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Monday December 9 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
IAC Finance Ideas and Insights Virtual Office Hours
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online via Team
Join your Ivan Allen College finance team for virtual office hours to discuss any budget, finance, or procurement-related matter.
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Thursday December 12 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
M.S. ALIS Virtual Info Session
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Online
Learn more about the M.S. in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies at our online info session.
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Thursday December 12 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Online
Learn more about the M.S. in Global Media and Cultures at our online info session.
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Saturday December 14 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall 2024 Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Master’s Commencement Ceremony
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall, Midtown Rooms (460 4th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)
Celebrate your achievement at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Master’s Commencement Ceremony.
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