The seventh Georgia Tech college and the first to be established in over thirty years, the College of Lifetime Learning seeks to elevate the academic study of learning and transform how individuals and organizations understand and practice learning at all levels and ages.
The College is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and achievable education for learners at any stage of life. This will be accomplished through research and the development of future-oriented services designed by faculty and research teams with expertise in the science and technology of learning. The new college will offer non-credit courses and credentials, and beginning in 2026, it will offer degree and other credit programs.
Our focus on the theoretical aspects of learning and their practical application in real-world scenarios makes us a valuable resource for learners and employers. The College of Lifetime Learning will catalyze positive educational system changes and policies.
Center for 21st Century Universities
C21U’s researchers and technologists support the Institute and the College's mission by pushing the boundaries of higher education to bring our learners the most innovative technologies and resources.
Much of C21U’s research has existed in spaces not being pursued by others, actively collaborating with and informing internal and external higher education stakeholders, including institutions, academic faculty, staff, learners at different stages in life, and industry leaders, to drive innovations in teaching and learning.
Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing
CEISMC provides inclusive and inspiring STEM/STEAM experiences in K-12 classrooms and out-of-school settings. The team develops research and implementation programs on multiple dimensions of STEM educational reform, innovative curricula, and teacher professional development. These initiatives are achieved through school/community outreach and sustainable partnerships that foster student success and workforce development.
Additionally, EXCEL is a four-year inclusive postsecondary education certificate program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Professional Education
As the global campus and lifetime education arm for the Institute, GTPE helps professionals and organizations evolve, adapt, and advance through access to critical ongoing education with immediate workplace impact.
Through a powerful and flexible mix of courses, certificates, and online degrees, adult learners can access Georgia Tech’s deep expertise in STEM and business from anywhere around the globe. On an annual basis, GTPE serves and supports more than 100,000 learners — the "students” who don't live on campus but outnumber those physically here.