Georgia Tech-Europe (GTE), established in 1990 and located in Metz, France, is the European Instructional site of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is one of the top public research universities in the U.S., developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.
Operating year round, the GTE comprehensive academic site offers courses towards Georgia Tech graduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Graduate students enroll for portions of their programs in Metz and then typically transfer to the main campus in Atlanta. GTE also offers undergraduate semester abroad programs open to all majors, including the First-Year Semester Abroad (FYSA) program.
Georgia Tech-Europe is also home to Georgia Tech-CNRS IRL2958, a joint international research laboratory with the CNRS, the French National Centre for Scientific Research, and to Institute Lafayette, an innovative technology platform in optoelectronics that integrates cutting-edge academic research with the Institute's mission of Progress and Service.
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Upcoming Events
August 14th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Exhibition Hall
Discover Graduate Opportunities at Georgia Tech-Europe!
Visit the Georgia Tech-Europe table at the 2025 Grad Expo to explore graduate programs, cutting-edge research opportunities, and how you can complete part of your degree at Tech’s site in Metz, France.
Come by to chat with our team and pick up some exclusive GTE swag — we’re excited to meet you!
August 15th, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Piedmont Room (Student Center)
Welcome to Georgia Tech, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 Stop by the GTE Café to learn how you can spend a semester at GeorgiaTech-Europe, Georgia Tech’s campus in Metz, France!
Chat with past and prospective GTE students, get your questions answered, and enjoy free coffee and pastries while you're at it. See you there!
Sept. 10th, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tech Walkway
Keep an eye out for the Georgia Tech-Europe table this Fall! Stop by to say hello, learn about spending a semester in Metz, France, and get answers to all your questions. We’d love to chat with you!
October 2nd, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Peachtree Room (Student Center)
Celebrate International Education Week with Georgia Tech-Europe!
Join us for the GTE Café on October 2nd — a casual meet-up for past, current, and prospective GeorgiaTech-Europe students.
Stop by to ask questions, learn more about studying in Metz, France, and connect with others who’ve experienced or are interested in a semester at GTE.
Free coffee and pastries included! We can’t wait to see you there.
Friday, October 31st, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Student Center
No Tricks, Just Treats! 🎃
Swing by the Georgia Tech-Europe table in the Student Center this Halloween to learn about spending a semester at Tech’s site in Metz, France! Grab a flyer, ask us your questions, and don’t forget to pick up a sweet treat (or two)! 👻🍬
Thursday, Nov. 13th, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Techwood Room (Student Center)
Stop by the GTE Café to learn how you can spend a semester at Georgia Tech-Europe, Georgia Tech’s campus in Metz, France! Chat with past and prospective GTE students, get your questions answered, and enjoy free coffee and pastries while you're at it. See you there!