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What studying in Georgia really costs

Before you choose a university, know the full bill: yearly fees by subject and level, what each university charges once, payment plans and the state fees that come after you arrive.

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From $3,000 / yearLowest yearly fee
MD from $4,500 / yearMedicine, per year
40–250 GELNCEQE recognition fee
300–600 GELResidence permit fee

Yearly fees by subject

The cheapest and the most expensive yearly fee in each subject area:

FieldProgramsFromUp to
Business41$3,000 / year€10,000 / year
IT & Engineering20$3,500 / year$10,000 / year
Medicine & Health10$4,000 / year$6,500 / year
Social Sciences & Humanities13$4,000 / year$5,000 / year
Design & Architecture612,500 GEL / year$5,000 / year
Agriculture212,500 GEL / year12,500 GEL / year

Fees by level of study

LevelProgramsFromUp to
Bachelor56$3,000 / year€10,000 / year
Master23$4,000 / year$10,000 / year
One-cycle8$4,500 / year$6,500 / year
PhD512,500 GEL / year$5,000 / year

What each university charges once

Some universities add a one-off application or registration fee; others charge nothing extra:

UniversityFees and invitationInstallments
Alte UniversityOptional registration support (translations, notarization, NCEQE submission): 300 USD service fee. This is not an invitation fee.No installments.
Alterbridge UniversityNo invitation fee.No installments.
Caucasus UniversityThe acceptance letter is issued after the interview and the application fee. There is no separate invitation fee.Tuition can be split into 2 payments.
East European UniversityThe invitation letter is free.Individual payment schedules for international students.
European UniversityNo separate invitation fee.No installments.
Georgian International UniversityApplication and admission service fee: 200 USD (270 USD for Chinese/Asian-language translations), non-refundable. Covers translation, notarization, NCEQE submission, consultancy and visa assistance.Tuition can be paid in 2 installments.
Georgian National University SEUVisa-support documents are free of charge.Two installments per semester.
Georgian Technical UniversitySTU does not issue classic invitation letters and is not responsible for visas. Optional support service (translation, notarization, NCEQE submission): 300 USD.Tuition can be paid in 2 installments.
International Black Sea UniversityThe invitation letter is free.The full annual fee is normally paid up front; an installment plan can be agreed with the administration.
Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani UniversityRegistration fee: 300 USD (includes translation, notarization and recognition).No installments.
University of GeorgiaVisa support and invitation letter are free, but part of the tuition must be paid first. Only enrolled students receive visa-support documents.First-year tuition is paid in full on arrival (part of it up front for the visa invitation). From the second year, installments are possible.

State fees in your first year

NCEQE recognition

The fee depends on speed: 40 GEL (one month), 80 GEL (15 business days), 120 GEL (5 business days) or 250 GEL (one business day).

Residence permit

As published by Caucasus University for its students: 300 GEL (one month), 450 GEL (20 days) or 600 GEL (10 days).

Health insurance

Travel health insurance is part of the D3 visa file; several universities also ask for annual health insurance – see insurance plans.

Proof of funds

Caucasus University's guidance for the residence permit: a deposit of at least 3,800 GEL in a Georgian bank.

Refunds on a refused visa

UniversityRefund terms
Alte UniversityFull tuition refund after official confirmation of a visa refusal.
Alterbridge UniversityTuition is refunded if the visa is refused.
Caucasus UniversityFull tuition refund after official confirmation of a visa refusal.
East European UniversityFull tuition refund after official confirmation of a visa refusal.
European UniversityTuition is refunded if the visa is refused.
Georgian International UniversityFull tuition refund after official confirmation of a visa refusal.
Georgian National University SEUFull (100%) tuition refund if the visa is refused and you submit proof.
Georgian Technical UniversityFull tuition refund after official confirmation of a visa refusal.
International Black Sea UniversityFull tuition refund with official confirmation from the consulate or Justice House.
Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University100% tuition refund if the visa is refused.
University of Georgia100% refund with no deduction if the visa is refused (a suspension order and a refund request are required).

Quick answers

Which Georgian degree has the lowest fee?

Business Administration at Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University, at $3,000 / year.

What does an MD program in Georgia cost?

From $4,500 / year. Compare all of them on the Medicine page.

Do Georgian universities offer payment plans?

Many split the yearly fee into two payments; a few want it in full. Each university's rule is listed above.

What happens to my tuition if the embassy says no?

You get it back – all partner universities refund tuition once you show the official visa refusal.

Where these facts come from

Checked 5 November 2026. Fees and rules change from time to time; our team checks the current ones for you.

Other guides for studying in Georgia

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