Welcome to Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia! In the following, we will introduce you to the Georgian American University – a leading university that offers Medicine and Business Administration in English, study programs that attract applicants from all over the world. Let us tell you why!

Are you wondering if studying at the Georgian American University in Tbilisi is the right choice for you? We are here to help you learn more about the university and Georgia!

• The lecturers at the Georgian American University are not only from Georgia, but also from abroad. You will have the chance to meet experts in different fields coming from countries like the USA! What a great networking opportunity! 
• The Georgian American University has its focus on high-quality education. Did you know that at GAU the student-per-teacher ratio is 8? The individual attention in small classes is definitely one of the best ways to ensure that students gain a lot of knowledge and experience!
• The Georgian American University is famous for its modern infrastructure as well as welcoming environment – there are many parks, an IT laboratory, a Spanish Language and Culture Center, an Ombudsman office, a Career Center and more!
• The university also provides students with many opportunities to enjoy their free time too! For instance, you can sign up for many cultural activities and public speaking events! GAUBand and GAUTheater welcome local and international students to creative meet-ups! 

Let us start with the location of the Georgian American University! The university campus is in a very convenient central location in the capital city of Georgia – it is only 10 minutes walking distance from one of the main metro stations in the city and only five metro stations away from the most famous place in town, the Liberty Square.

And what about the campus? Picture this: 6,000 sq.m. building includes modern auditoriums, laboratories, a café and a gym! As of today, the university encompasses five different schools:

• Business School
• Law, Social Sciences & Diplomacy School
• Informatics & Engineering School
• Humanities & Liberal Arts School
• Medical School

Also, the Georgian Americal University has established successful partnership with many leading universities and institutions abroad. Thanks to them, students can take advantage of exchange programs and internships abroad. Some of the partner universities include: American University in Washington, University of Ankara in Turkey, University of Alcala in Spain, Kindai University in Japan, University of Iceland …

The Georgian Americal University offers three study programs in English:

• Undergraduate Business Administration Program (BBA) – 4 years – 240 ECTS. Tuition fees are 4000 USD per year.
• Undergraduate Business Administration Program (BBA) – 3 years – 180 ECTS. Tuition fees are 4500 USD per year.
• Medicine (MD Program) – 6 years – 360 ECTS. Tuition gees are 6000 USD per year.

Every international applicant must submit a set of documents to the university, such as a copy of passport, a recent passport-sized photo, a copy of high school diploma, etc. Keep in mind that for some study programs there are limited number of places, so the earlier you apply – the better. Furthermore, international applicants must meet the English language requirements by either submitting an English language certificate or taking part in an interview organized by the university.

For more information about the application steps and entry requirements, we invite you to a free consultation with our admissions team!

Let us share with you 10 important and interesting facts about life in Tbilisi! Did you know that …

• Two of the most famous dishes in Georgia are khinkali (dumplings) and khachapuri (cheese bread) – simply a must-try! The country is also famous for its wine production.
• The city is famous for the natural sulfur hot springs! Yes, you can go for a bath in the Old Town where you can also find many churches, mosques, restaurants and beautiful squares.
• You can travel around Tbilisi by metro – many of the universities are located very close to a metro station.
• The local language is Georgian, but many local speak also Russian and / or English.
• Georgian lari (GEL) is the local currency. There are many exchange offices in the city center.
• Tbilisi International Airport is the biggest international airport in the country – there are many direct flights to famous cities such as Paris, London, Berlin and Amsterdam!
• Must-visit places in Tbilisi include: Narikala Fortress, the National Gallery, the Georgian National Museum, the open-air museum of Ethnography, the cable car.
• Famous universities in Tbilisi, besides the Georgian American University, include: Alte University, Caucasus International University and Georgian National University SEU. 
• Mtatsminda Park, located on hill close to the city center, features an amusement park with amazing views over the capital city of Georgia!
• From Tbilisi you can easily travel to other destinations nearby, incl. the mountains and the seaside of Georgia, as well as other neighboring countries like Armenia.

The team of Inter HECS has experience with university admission abroad for more than 15 years! We highly encourage students to:

• learn some local phrases before moving abroad – locals really appreciate the efforts!
• go out of their comfort zone – sign up for many activities on and off campus, the best way to make many local and international friends!
• do sports in their free time – it helps reduce stress caused by moving abroad, workload at university, etc.

Need more information about studying abroad! We look forward to hearing from you!