Your route to a Georgian university, step by step

Admission in six steps

Find your program

Choose a university and an English-taught program, comparing tuition, length and start dates in our program list.

Share your documents

In most cases your passport, school certificate and transcript (or Bachelor’s diploma for a Master’s), a 3×4 photo and any English certificate you hold. Some universities also request a CV, a motivation letter or a video.

Georgian translation and notary

Most universities want your documents in Georgian with a notary’s certification. Our team arranges both locally.

Interview and English level

A short online interview, plus the university’s own English test if you have no certificate (B2 is the usual level: IELTS 5.5–6.0 or the TOEFL equivalent).

NCEQE recognition and Ministry approval

Your university sends the documents to NCEQE and the Ministry of Education takes the final decision, usually within about 5 days to 1 month (3–4 weeks at the University of Georgia).

Tuition and visa letters

Once approved, you pay the tuition (all of it or the first part, depending on the university) and receive your enrollment confirmation and the invitation letter for the visa.

From picking a program to settling in Tbilisi. International students join Georgian universities without national exams: the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) recognizes your documents and the Ministry of Education approves your admission.

Visa first, residence permit after arrival

The D3 visa for students

If you need a visa, the one for studying in Georgia is the D3 immigration visa. Citizens of visa-exempt countries (such as the EU, the USA, the UAE, Israel and Turkey) may enter without a visa for up to one year.

The visa file usually holds:

The completed application form and fee receipt
Your passport and a photo
Proof that you can cover your costs
Proof of where you will live
Travel insurance for your stay
The university’s invitation and acceptance letters

Your residence permit

File your residence permit application before your legal stay ends. The usual documents are your passport, a photo, your visa documents, proof of finances and your university papers.

Expect visa processing to take up to about 4 weeks. Should the visa be refused, every partner university refunds the tuition you paid on official proof of the refusal.

Getting ready for the visa interview

Our team on the ground in Georgia

From your first application to the day you feel at home, our local team in Georgia stands by international students.

Getting admitted

Advice on the right university or college
A full check of every document you need
Your application filed and your admission letter received
Georgian translation and notary certification by our local team (you send us the original documents for this)
Guidance on paying tuition and enrolling
We speak with the university administration for you

Immigration and legal matters

Migration registration once you arrive
We go with you through the Public Service Hall
Your complete residence permit file
Certified translations and notary work
One team coordinating every immigration step

A place to live

Searching for and booking the right accommodation
Proof of accommodation for the residence procedures
Registering your address
Rental contracts and contact with landlords
Tips on safe, practical neighbourhoods for students

Your arrival

Pickup at the airport and a ride to your new home
A local SIM card, bought and activated
A first-day tour of transport, shops and the places you will need
Company on your visits to the offices you need

Starting at university

Enrolling at the university on arrival
Getting into the academic system and student portal
Timetables, course registration and orientation days
A link to faculty or administration whenever needed

Everyday help

Answers on WhatsApp
Help with paperwork and daily-life questions
Getting around, shopping, banking and local services
Urgent help if documents or health become a problem

Ready to apply?

Send your passport, your school certificate or diploma with the transcript, and the program you have in mind. We reply with the next steps for that university.