Best Universities in Georgia for International Students

Best Universities in Georgia for International Students

With an increasing number of students choosing to attend one of the over 60 universities in Georgia, the education system in the country, along with its programs and the institutes at which they are taught, are all experiencing an expansion. The quality is rising quickly, as are the breadth of opportunities being offered to international students.

Most of the universities in the country conduct programs in the native language of Georgian. There have traditionally been a few schools designed for international students (or at least programs within universities designed for foreign scholars) that conduct lectures and courses in either English or Russian - both of which are much more widely spoken than Georgian. However, the country is seeing a growth in offerings oriented toward those students coming from around the world to engage in studies.

Perhaps stemming from the country’s well-known culture of hospitality, universities are putting a concerted effort into catering to the needs of visitors, temporary students, and even more long-term international students. But with over 60 universities, plus a slew of private universities, colleges, and institutes, scattered across the country, how is a student supposed to choose which university is right for them?

Here is a list of the top 10 universities in the country:

1.Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
TSU is the oldest university in Georgia, home to over 18,000 students with a qualified staff numbering 5,000. The university has five branches, six faculties, and 60 scientific-research laboratories and centers.

2.Ilia State University
Located in Tbilisi, Georgia, Ilia State University is a higher education institution, established in 2006 as a merger of six different educational and research institutions. The University follows the model of a research triangle, justifying the existence of three interdisciplinary directions: Georgian studies, fundamental and applied sciences, and international research.

3.Caucasus International University A private university in Caucasus, Georgia, Caucasus University was established in 2004, when it was known as the Caucasus School of Business. This institution, in turn, was established in 1998 in partnership with Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA.

4.Tbilisi State Medical University
A leading medical university in Tbilisi, Tbilisi State Medical Institute was founded more than 85 years ago on the basis of the Faculty of Medicine at Tbilisi State University (TSU). In 1992 Tbilisi State Medical Institute has been renamed in Medical University.

5.University of Georgia
Founded in 2002 by two professors from Tbilisi State University and Georgian Technical University, the University of Georgia was originally a Center for American Studies that would offer the MA degree in American Studies. The university now operates 6 schools, offering up to 50 academic programs on BA, MA and PhD levels.