Augusta University

About

On December 10, 1828, Augusta University’s history began with the official founding of the Medical College of Georgia.

As the city of Augusta continued to grow and expand over the centuries to meet the needs of the community, other institutions were born, with each creating their own legacy.

In 1996, Augusta College acquired university status as Augusta State University. In 2011, MCG became Georgia Health Sciences University to reflect its broad mission in many fields of health sciences. Both schools had expanded programs to meet the education needs of the rapidly changing society of the late 20th/early 21st century. Building on the legacies of its parent institutions, in 2013, the two universities became one.

Our mission is to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical care, and service as a student-centered comprehensive research university and academic health center with a wide range of programs from learning assistance through postdoctoral studies.

Our vision is to be a top-tier university that is a destination of choice for education, health care, discovery, creativity, and innovation.