Study in Georgia

Georgia is located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Georgia is a good study option for students who are interested in a rich cultural experience and the adventure of exploring an interesting nation that continues to balance its relations between Russia and the EU.

Education System

In Georgia, there are over 60 higher educational institutions recognised by the state, with numbers of private accredited universities higher than public ones. Institutions are divided in: universities and teaching universities that include bachelors, masters and PhD programmes; and colleges that integrate only bachelors and higher professional education programmes.

Study Options

Georgia is a unique study abroad destination, perfect especially for students who want to avoid massive crowds of the more popular international study locations. The education system in Georgia is continually developing and attracts more foreign students to enrol in universities every year. Candidates can choose from a great variety of study options such as: business administration, travel and tourism, marketing and PR, computer science, or social science.
Specialised medicine universities offer unique opportunities to foreign students. Graduates from these institutions can easily apply for any position in health care system centres. Interested applicants can choose the language of instruction, between Russian and English and they must pass a special exam that covers four major subjects: biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry.
Scholarship opportunities for studying in Georgia include:

1. Government scholarships
2. Private funds
3. College scholarship

Application Requirements

Generally, higher educational institutions have an easy application system that allows candidates to register for an application form online.
In most universities, foreign students are admitted on the basis of an interview, and only a few universities require IELTS in order to follow a degree programme taught in English. Usually, only an official document from your school attesting your understanding level of English speaking as acceptable is sufficient.
Universities request these documents for application:

1. Online Application form
2. The learning agreement (Register Form) –a list that includes the chosen courses
3. Photocopy of the identification pages of your passport
4. One passport size photo
5. A transcript of records which shows your leaning achievements from your home school/university

For more information, visit the National Assessment and Examination Centre of Georgia: www.naec.ge.

To help you further with your cost of study in Georgia, there are a number of scholarships available for International as well as international students. There are even fully paid scholarships that not only waive the tuition fees but also help students with day-to-day living expenses when they are studying in Georgia.

Scholarships to Study in Georgia can either be need-based or merit-based. The best way to check if you are eligible for a scholarship or not is to visit dedicated websites for these scholarships and understand their eligibility criteria thoroughly before applying.