Georgia’s location means that it is a multicultural country with a welcoming environment, making it a great place for international students to live and study. Georgia has long been an important location for business and transport, due to its proximity to the Silk Road.
Universities in Georgia have to be state accredited, and are part of the Bologna Process, meaning that any university degree you gain will be recognised throughout Europe and the wider world.
There are many universities in Georgia, both state associated and private options are available to international students. You will find one of Georgia’s universities in the QS World University Rankings, the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, which sits in the 601-650 group.
Georgia is a scenic place, and is home to many interesting cities, such as Tbilisi, its capital.
International students who wish to study in Georgia will need to obtain a student visa. More information about this can be found in our Georgia Student Visa Guide.
There are over 50 universities in Georgia, and they be divided into the following categories:
These universities are publicly funded, and include comprehensive universities along with schools, colleges and academies that are focused on specific subjects such as the arts and economics.
Examples of state universities in Georgia include Ilia State University, Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and Georgian Technical University.
These universities do not receive public funding, but do have the ability to award degrees to students. Some of these universities in Georgia are specialized around certain topics. Examples of private universities in Georgia include The University of Georgia, Tbilisi Medical Academy and Agricultural University of Georgia.
| University | Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024 | Best Global Universities | QS World University Ranking |
| Ilia State University | 1201–1500 | 801 | |
| Georgian Technical University | 1501+ | Not yet ranked | 901-950 |
| Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University | 1501+ | 776 | 791-800 |
| Caucasus International University | Not yet ranked | ||
| European University | Not yet ranked | ||
| Kutaisi University | Not yet ranked | ||
| Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy | Not yet ranked |
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Find out more| Capital City | Tbilisi |
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| Currency | GEL, Lari |
| Language(s) | Georgian, Abkhaz |
| Universities on StudyLink | 1 universities |
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The official language of Georgia is Georgian, and Abkhaz is a recognised regional language.
Despite English not being an official or recognised language, many Georgians speak it, and many higher education courses are offered in both Georgian and English. This means that there are many options for international students to chose from.
No matter what language you choose to study in, you will probably have to prove that your language skills will meet the teaching standards. If they don’t meet these standards, it is common for institutions to offer language courses.
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