Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU)
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Founded: 1918
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Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
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Type: State
About Us
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU)
The first-ever national university in the Caucasus was opened in 1918 laying the foundation for a European-type higher school in Georgia, based on Georgian educational traditions.
The idea of foundation of the university first emerged as far back as the early 19th century amid intensification of the struggle for liberation from Russian empire.
A new generation led by great Georgian public figure Ilia Chavchavadze, with whom a new stage of spiritual revival in the history of our country is connected, appeared on the scene in the sixties of the 19th century. The struggle for establishing the university became especially vigorous during those years.
Real possibilities of establishing a higher school have opened up after the Nobiliary Manorial Estate Bank was founded in Tbilisi. It was the only bank throughout the Russian empire, which spent its incomes to promote the cultural-educational and economic interests of the nation.
From the beginning of the 20th century Ivane Javakhishvili, who underwent his studies in Petersburg and became its assistant professor, started to organize the foundation of the Georgian University. From the very first days of the February 1917 revolution, Ivane Javakhishvili, who was in Petersburg by then, started active preparations for the opening of a higher educational institution.
The first gathering of the founders of the University Society was held at the apartment of Petre Melikishvili in Tbilisi on May 12. The gathering was chaired by Ekvtime Takaishvili. It was just on that day, when the Georgian Free University Society was established, which later played a huge role in the foundation of the University.
In autumn 1917 the founders of the University intensified their efforts to open a higher educational institution. It was decided to establish only one faculty initially – the faculty of philosophy, which would have united humanitarian fields as well as natural science and mathematics. In late December Georgian press already reported about the enrollment of the first students into the Georgian University.
Thus, the first-ever national University in the Caucasus was opened on January 26, 1918, the day of commemoration of King David the Builder (new style February 8). Upon the nomination of Ivane Javakhishvili, the Council of Professors elected Petre Melikishvili the first rector of the university. Ivane Javakhishvili took charge of the faculty of philosophy. In 1989 the Tbilisi State University was named after its founder, Ivane Javakhishvili.
Today the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is one of the first scientific-research institutions of Georgia. It implements about 200 local and international scientific grant programs annually. The Tbilisi State University is one of the largest higher educational institutions by its scales. Today about 22 thousand students are undergoing studies at seven faculties of TSU.
Along with bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, the Tbilisi State University also implements higher vocational education, as well as short and long term certification programs. Based on close cooperation with foreign universities, Georgian students have opportunities to participate in exchange and joint international educational programs and gain double academic degrees.
Tbilisi State University is an active member of leading international education networks and is proud of its alumni – prominent professors, scientists and graduates, who have successfully integrated into the European community and gained the recognition worldwide.
TSU offers a wide variety of degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels and short courses offered in English language attracting students from all over the world. The internalization of TSU is fast- paced and it aims at creating multicultural environment that will enhance teaching and research opportunities. TSU promotes the equality to access education and believes in engaging and valuing all students and staff.
Bachelor Degree Programs | Tuition Fees per year | Duration | Language of Study |
School of Business, Economics and Management | |||
Business Administration (Marketing and banking, Accounting and Audit, Management) |
$4000 | 4yrs | English |
School of Health Sciences and Public Health | |||
Medicine | $5500 | 6yrs | English |
Nursing for International Students | $3500 | 4yrs | English |
Dentistry (Single-circle) | $4800 | 5yrs | English |
Pharmacy | $4500 | 4yrs | English |
School of IT, Engineering and Mathematics | |||
Computer Science | $4000 | 4yrs | English |
Information Technology (IT) | $4000 | 4yrs | English |
Electrical and computer Engineering | $4000 | 4yrs | English |
Mechanical Engineering | $4000 | 4yrs | English |
Civil Engineering | $4000 | 4yrs | English |
School of Humanities | |||
English Philology |
$3000 | 4yrs | English |
Architechure and Design | $4000 | 4yrs | English |
Master’s Degree Programs | Tuition Fees per year | Duration | Language of Study |
School of Business, Economics and Management | |||
Business Administration (Marketing and banking, Accounting and Audit, Management) |
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School of Humanities | |||
Educational Management |
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Architechure and Design |
<Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) Programs |
Tuition Fees per year | Duration | Language of Study |
School of Business, Economics and Management | |||
Business Administration (Marketing and banking, Accounting and Audit, Management) |
Study In TSU
To get Admission at the University of Georgia (UG) simply fill the Application form or send all the required documents to info@studyintbilisi.com
List of the required documents:
- Copy of the passport;
- High School Certificate or BA degree Diploma (for MA degree applicants) along with transcript;
- Application fee payment receipt.
- Video Interview (Contact us for sample)
Application Status:
After submission, within the 7 working days of fulfilling the application requirements, you will get an official offer letter from the University of Georgia. On the basis of the signed offer letter, “Study In Tbilisi” will start enrollment procedure. Translation, notarization, recognition and enrollment procedures take approximately 2 – 4 weeks.
UG has no deadline for admission. However, the University has two intakes. Students can get admission to either join Fall Academic Session (September batch) or the Spring Academic Session (February/March batch).
Once the invited applicant sends the personal identification and educational documentation to the University of Georgia, the documents will be submitted to the National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement and to the Ministry of Education and Science to obtain the Ministry enrollment. As soon as the enrollment procedure will be successfully completed, the University will inform the applicant of his successful enrollment to study in Georgia.
Start your admission process to study in University of Georgia today, fill the Application form or send all the required documents to info@studyintbilisi.com
As soon as the enrolment procedure will be successfully completed, UG will send you an official invitation letters which – together with other documents – will be required for the applicant to apply for studying VISA to the closest Georgian Embassy.
For more information about the visa regime for your country nationals and stateless persons residing in the relevant countries, see our Georgian Visa and Residence Permit for Students guide.
For Visa application related issue, contact info@studyintbilisi.com for professional support.
Welcome to Tbilisi State University
Take a visual tour of our University and see why UG is a favourite destination for International students.
Career Services:
Career development of students and graduates is the main concern of the office of student employment support of the university of Georgia. That is why it is distinguished with its high employment index: 90% of graduates are employed.
The office regularly offers trainings to students to improve skills necessary for career development. In order to promote student employment, job fairs on campus are held several times a year, where leading companies and the representatives of public sector take part.
Student Affairs:
The center of student affairs promotes the arrangement of student clubs, encourages club activities and realization of students initiatives. It organizes events in order to ensure effervescent student life.
For the first time in the post-Soviet space – OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation, U.S.) financed the development of the University of Georgia in order to build the best educational infrastructure in the Caucasus region and bring its educational services in accordance with western standards.
Today, the University of Georgia is the nation’s leading private university, with the personal growth and professional development of its students as its main goal. Graduates of the university feel confidence and ready to enter the competitive job market.
International students can apply for a space in Ivane Javakhashvili Tbilisi State University’s hostel after gaining admission to study in the university.
Also student’s who don’t gain space the hostel can opt to live in flats within TSU’s vicinity. To learn more about apartments near TSU in Tbilisi, read Accommodation and Hostels In Georgia for International Students
Message for International Students
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