The University of Georgia (UGA or Georgia) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Athens, Georgia. Chartered in 1785, it is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. It is the flagship school of the University System of Georgia.
The University of Georgia's Department of History, located in Athens, Georgia, is a founding department established in 1801 dedicated to exploring the complexities of the human past. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, including BA, MA, and PhD degrees, the department emphasizes research-led learning to cultivate critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. Its distinguished faculty cover a vast array of historical fields, from American and European history to African, Asian, Latin American, and the history of science and technology, providing students with diverse areas for in-depth study. Students benefit from extensive resources and prepare for varied careers in education, law, government, archives, museums, business, and more, leveraging their historical knowledge and transferable abilities.
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