Studying and living in Tbilisi
Georgia's capital is home to every university we work with. A practical picture of daily life there for a foreign student.
Where you will study
All of these universities are based in Tbilisi:
Daily life
A place to live
Shared flats and private apartments are the usual choice, and a few universities run their own housing. Apartments
Georgian language
Lectures are in English; if you want to learn Georgian, Georgian Technical University offers a preparatory language year for 3,500 GEL.
Work rules
From 1 March 2026 foreign nationals generally need the Right to Labour Activity to work in Georgia; check your case with us first.
Transport
The metro and buses cover the city – our arrival service includes a first-day tour of transport and shops.
Weekends away
Batumi
The seaside city on the Black Sea coast.
Kazbegi and the mountains
Hiking around Gergeti and the Caucasus peaks.
Kakheti
Georgia's wine country, east of the capital.
Quick answers
Which city will I live in?
Tbilisi – all universities we work with are in the capital.
Is Georgian required for daily life or study?
Not for your English-taught program; Georgian lessons are optional, for example at GTU.
May I take a job while studying?
Foreigners generally need the Right to Labour Activity since 1 March 2026 – ask us before you start work.
What help is there when I arrive?
We pick you up at the airport, help with a SIM card and housing and show you the city on day one.
Where these facts come from
- Admission terms published by each partner university's international office – Collected by our team in Tbilisi
- Georgia's immigration rules are changing in 2026 (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons) – ExpatHub.GE
Checked 5 November 2026. Fees and rules change from time to time; our team checks the current ones for you.
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