Study in Georgia: Education in Georgia
The Georgian higher education system prides itself on producing highly-skilled, well-rounded graduates who have benefited from an interdisciplinary approach to their learning. Georgian schools have connections with the likes of Cambridge, Harvard and Yale, meaning that you can begin to build a truly international network while you study.
The Georgian higher education system prides itself on producing highly-skilled, well-rounded graduates who have benefited from an interdisciplinary approach to their learning. Georgian schools have connections with the likes of Cambridge, Harvard and Yale, meaning that you can begin to build a truly international network while you study.
An undergraduate degree takes between three and five years to complete, depending on the subject. A postgraduate degree normally takes two years. A PhD takes between three and seven years, depending on whether or not you teach as you write your thesis. It’s also important to note that all international students are responsible for paying their own tuition fees, although these fees are very much affordable, ranging from US$2500 to US$6000 per year. Programs taught in English are normally at the higher end of this range. Programs that require the school to have a lot of materials and facilities in place, like medicine, are also towards the higher end.
Georgia has several internationally-recognized and accredited institutions, particularly when it comes to medicine. The highest-ranked and most prestigious school in the country is the Ivane Javakhishvili State University in Tbilisi. It is extremely competitive for Georgian-langauge admission and the same is true of its English-language programs, particularly in medicine and some of its doctoral and post-doctoral research programs.
Alongside the Ivane Javakhishvili State University, the Ilia State University and the Georgian Technical University are both known internationally and are fully accredited. Be warned, however, that degrees from some smaller schools are not always recognized elsewhere. This shouldn’t be too much of a problem for you as an international student as not too many of these universities actually teach any courses in English. But Georgian higher education is continually improving and, in some areas, is now up to the same EU-wide standard as Germany or Italy.
As for your studies, it’s the same as in most countries: a mixture of classes and independent study. How long you spend in the classroom will strongly depend on what you’re actually studying.
Studying in Georgia
Want an overview of Georgia? This section gives a brief insight into the country, the culture, some of the customs and some of norms. Did you know that Georgia is one of the world's original wine producers? If the answer was no, then you need to take a look at this section.
Student Visas
Do you need a visa to enter Georgia to study? Learn more about the unorthodox student visa process, and what you need to enter the country, depending on your citizenship. You will also be required to bring certain documents with you to register in Georgia, which we cover as well.
Housing & Living Costs
No matter where you study abroad, it’s important to create a budget in advance so that you’re prepared. Therefore, we’ve detailed average living and housing costs so that you can get a better idea of what you would be paying as a student in Georgia.
Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees for degree programs in Georgia are fairly similar. Both international and domestic students are expected to pay tuition fees in Georgia. We've put together information on how this works in this section.
Language & Culture
Georgia is a country rich in history and culture. Find out more about what the country offers in terms of language, culture, and more! We also look at the unusual statuses of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in this section.
Application Process
All schools have specific admissions requirements for students to gain acceptance. Learn more about the ins and outs of admission to programs in Georgia, and what you need to apply.
Programs
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