The University Of Georgia

Located in Tbilisi, Georgia, the University of Georgia (UG) is one of the largest private universities in the country, with more than 8000 local and international students. The University has accredited programs on three levels of higher education (Bachelor, Master and PhD) in English and Georgian languages.

According to the latest university rankings published by the international organization – Webometrics, which ranks universities worldwide according to scientific research and scientific activity on the web, the University of Georgia is the highest-ranking private university in Georgia. Moreover, it is the top 7 of the regional educational institutions.

UG is distinguished by its disciplined educational process and modern infrastructure, enabling its students to acquire quality education and practical skills. For this reason, graduates of the University of Georgia always benefit from superior employment prospects.

Offering thought-provoking and diverse set of disciplines, UG is the place where knowledge is created and acquired. The academic personnel of the University is staffed with highly qualified, well-experienced and creative professionals dedicated to teaching creatively and with enthusiasm, helping raise young professionals with demonstrated commitment to the public.

UG is proud of its diverse community with cross-cultural awareness. Its multicultural environment shapes intelligent, educated individuals with human values capable of meeting modern challenges. The objective of the University of Georgia, being one of the leading universities, is to encourage the personal development of each student and mold her/him as a highly qualified professional.

Mission

We are engaged in the process of knowledge production and person’s education. Here we imply the cultivation of liberal-humane values among people and their provision with the necessary knowledge and skills requisite to success by means of honest labor.

All these we do by developing competence centers and platform ensuring creation and implementation of academic programs tailored on the student and market needs.

While doing our business, being always innovative and serving as the model of the strive towards institutional excellence we contribute to the democratic development of the society for the benefit of the Georgian nation and the humankind.

Vision

• To be a leading university in the region, associated with highest standard of tuition, research and prestigious diploma;
• To be an international university, where at least 50% of full time degree students are international students; to be involved in active international cooperation in research and science, internship, technology transfer etc.
• To be the most innovative university in Georgia: as an educational and research institution as well as a business entity;
• To be the beacon of liberal thought in the region and actively participate in the creation of values.

Values

• Liberty
• Humanity
• Excellence

Internationalization Strategy

UG develops, maintains and strengthens key international relationships that will enhance and enable its ability to perform as a globally competitive University.

How to Apply

List of the required documents (non-refundable)

1. Scanned version of the passport;
2. School Certificate (Equivalent to A level for Undergraduate Applicants / BA degree Diploma (for MA
3. degree applicants) along with the transcript;
4. Application fee payment receipt.
5. Recorded Video Interview.
6. Student Email address and phone number.
7. Official 3x4 photo of the applicant.

Application Fee

Application fee includes translation, notarization and the application fee for the National Center for Quality Education Enhancement

• application fee with visa support is 250 USD
• without visa support is 150 USD (non-refundable)

Interview Details

According to the official regulations, the students are expected to record the video statement that will be considered a video interview and will be evaluated by the admission team and also by the National Center for Quality Education Enhancement.

The duration of the video should be between 3 and 5 minutes.

• Please state your full name and passport number.
• Introduce yourself- are you from; family background, previous studies.
• Indicate why you have chosen to study in Georgia.
• Where did you acquire information about the University of Georgia? Explain why you have chosen this university.
• Indicate which sphere of studies interests you and why.
• Let us know if you have acquainted yourself with the program description and syllabus on our website?
• Verbally confirm your request to register.

Visa Requirements

The Ministry of Foreign affairs of Georgia has introduced the special web-page for verifying visa requirements for foreigners travelling to Georgia.

If you need a visa to enter Georgia, the International Students Office will provide you with all the required and supporting documents.
Please consider that for acquiring a Students Visa you must be enrolled at the UG! According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia the enrollment procedure takes up to 3 weeks and the visa processing – up to 4 weeks.

Visa Support

Visa support includes admission services and also covers relevant support necessary for a student to obtain Georgian Study Visa:

• Visa Consultation
• Visa Processing
• Preparation of documents for Visa
• Assistance in Opening Bank Account and Obtaining Georgian Residency for Minor Students

Why Study at UG

The University of Georgia is distinguished by the disciplined educational process and modern infrastructure, enabling its students to acquire quality education and practical skills. For this reason the University is in leading ranks of regional educational institutions and is well-known to be dedicated to professional and personal growth of every student. Thus the graduates of the University of Georgia always benefit from superior employment prospects.

Offering thought provoking and diverse set of disciplines, UG is the place where knowledge is created and acquired. The academic personnel of the University is staffed with highly qualified, well-experienced and creative professionals dedicated to teaching creatively and with enthusiasm, helping raise young professionals with demonstrated commitment to the public.

UG is proud of its diverse community with cross cultural awareness. Its multicultural environment shapes intelligent, educated individuals with human values capable to meet modern challenges. The objective of the University of Georgia, being one of the leading universities, is to encourage the personal development of each student and mold her/him as a highly qualifies professional. UG is always the right choice for those that seek to achieve great success in life.

International Accreditation

ENIC-NARIC (Europe)

The University of Georgia is a member of ENIC-NARIC (ENIC – European Network of Information Centers in the European Region, NARIC – National Academic Information Centers in the European Union).

The network is an initiative of the European Commission. The network aims at improving academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study in the Member States of the European Union (EU) countries, the European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Turkey. The network is part of the Community's Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP), which stimulates the mobility of students and staff between higher education institutions in these countries.

YOK/CoHE (Turkey)

The University of Georgia has acquired the CoHE (YOK) accreditation in 2015. According to CoHE, Recognition of a higher education institutions is defined in the Regulations for Recognition and Equivalence of Foreign Higher Education Diplomas as "the recognition of the relevant university as an institution authorized to issue diplomas primarily by the competent authorities of the country in which it operates, being accredited by accreditation or quality assurance institutions, and being recognized by the CoHE".

MCI (India)

The objectives of the Medical Council of India are as follows: Maintenance of uniform standards of medical education, both undergraduate and postgraduate, Recommendation for recognition/de-recognition of medical qualifications of medical institutions of India or foreign countries, Permanent registration/provisional registration of doctors with recognized medical qualifications, Reciprocity with foreign countries in the matter of mutual recognition of medical qualifications.

The University of Georgia has just recently gained the accreditation – Medical Council of India (MCI), which means that the University of Georgia is listed among the foreign universities recommended by the Medical Council of India.

Ministry of Education Accreditation System (Iran)

On October 2, 2017, the University of Georgia received an official accreditation by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The University of Georgia is listed on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia among other Universities as the only private university that has acquired this accreditation. The University of Georgia has received Group D accreditation, which means that the Iranian state recognizes all specialty and program diploma in bachelor's specialty in health care.