University of Georgia

A big English-taught campus at a mid-range price.

UG is one of the largest private universities in Georgia and teaches every one of its 20 international programs in English. It suits students who want a busy, international campus in Tbilisi, a wide choice of business, IT and engineering degrees, and a Master’s at one of the lowest fees in the country.

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LocationTbilisi, Georgia

Study languageEnglish

Degree levelsBachelor, Master & One-cycle

Tuition$4,000 / year – $6,500 / year

Why international students choose UG

Classes at UG are full of students from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe, so you will not be the only newcomer. The campus is modern, the programs are built around employability, and you can choose from 11 Bachelor’s, 7 Master’s and 2 medical degrees, all in English.

Getting in is straightforward: you upload your documents online and take UG’s own online English test, so you only need IELTS if the university asks for it. Registration is open all year, with classes starting in the Fall and in the Spring.

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How UG compares in Georgia

Annual tuition at UG next to the other English-taught programs we list in Georgia.

Bachelor’s

$4,000–$4,500 a year at UG. The middle price for a Bachelor’s in our Georgia list is about $4,900, so UG sits below the middle.

Master’s

All 7 Master’s programs cost $4,000 a year, the lowest Master’s fee in our Georgia list. A good choice if you want an English-taught Master’s on a budget.

Medicine and Dentistry

Medical Doctor (MD) is $6,500 and Dentistry $6,000 a year, the top of the Georgian range ($4,500–$6,500). Compare them with the other medical schools before you decide.

Finish sooner

Business Administration and Business Analytics also come as 3-year accelerated Bachelor’s, one year shorter than the standard 4-year track.

Programs at University of Georgia

Every program below is taught in English. Prices are per year.

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$4,000 / yearBachelor4 years

Business Administration

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$4,500 / yearBachelor3 years

Business Administration (accelerated)

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$4,000 / yearBachelor4 years

Business Analytics

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$4,000 / yearBachelor3 years

Business Analytics (accelerated)

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$4,500 / yearBachelor4 years

Computer Engineering

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$4,500 / yearBachelor4 years

Information Technology

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$4,000 / yearBachelor4 years

Nursing

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$4,500 / yearBachelor4 years

Pharmacy

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$4,000 / yearBachelor4 years

English Philology

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$4,500 / yearBachelor4 years

Electronic & Communication Engineering

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$4,500 / yearBachelor4 years

Civil Engineering

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$4,000 / yearMaster

International Business Law

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$4,000 / yearMaster

Business Administration (MBA)

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$4,000 / yearMaster

Educational Management

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$4,000 / yearMaster

Information Technology

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Tbilisi, Georgia · EnglishView program

$4,000 / yearMaster

English Philology

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Tbilisi, Georgia · EnglishView program

$4,000 / yearMaster

Security Studies

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$4,000 / yearMaster

Global Governance

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Tbilisi, Georgia · EnglishView program

$6,000 / yearOne-cycle5 years

Dentistry

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$6,500 / yearOne-cycle6 years

Medical Doctor (MD)

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Admissions process

From your first upload to your visa letter, usually within two months.

01
Choose program
Select your preferred program and education level.
02
Prepare documents
Gather the required documents with our guidance.
03
University assessment
Your application is reviewed by the university and recognized by NCEQE.
04
Confirm enrollment
Receive your admission result and confirm your place.

Admission steps at UG

Upload documents online
Online English test
UG submits your documents to the Ministry of Education for recognition (3–4 weeks)
Pay part of the tuition to receive visa-support documents

English and eligibility

UG runs its own online English test. IELTS is only needed if the university asks for it.

No age limit; applicants over 30 are advised to consult staff first. A full secondary school diploma is required.

You prepare

Passport (JPG)
High school certificate, or Bachelor’s diploma for Master’s
2-minute video introduction
3×4 photo (JPG)
Application form
Application fee receipt (waived if your documents are already translated into Georgian, plus the 250 GEL NCEQE fee)

The university provides

Admission letter
Enrollment confirmation
Visa support letter
Accommodation letter (if needed)

Fees, visa and refunds

Invitation letter and fees

Visa support and invitation letter are free, but part of the tuition must be paid first. Only enrolled students receive visa-support documents.

If your visa is refused

100% refund with no deduction if the visa is refused (a suspension order and a refund request are required).

Paying tuition

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.

Accommodation

University housing is under construction. Temporary accommodation support and an accommodation letter for the visa are available.

Good to know

Health insurance is mandatory: submit it within 1 month of signing the contract and renew it every year (UG works with the insurer ARDI).
Enrollment takes 3–4 weeks; visa processing takes up to 4 weeks.

Campus life

What daily life looks like for UG students in Tbilisi.

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Before you apply to UG: common questions

Is UG expensive compared with other universities in Georgia?

Not for most degrees. Bachelor’s programs cost $4,000–$4,500 a year and every Master’s costs $4,000, which is below or at the bottom of the Georgian range. Medicine ($6,500) and Dentistry ($6,000) are at the top of the range.

Do I need IELTS to apply?

Usually not. UG tests your English itself with an online test. You only need IELTS if the university asks you for it.

How long does it take from application to visa?

Recognition of your documents by the Ministry of Education takes 3–4 weeks, and the visa can take up to 4 more weeks. Plan for about two months.

Do I have to pay before I get my visa?

Yes, part of the tuition. The invitation and visa-support letters are free, but UG issues them only after you pay part of the first-year tuition. The rest of the first year is paid when you arrive; from the second year you can pay in installments.

Will I get my money back if the visa is refused?

Yes, 100% with no deduction. You need the official refusal (suspension order) and a refund request.

Is health insurance required?

Yes. You must submit health insurance within one month of signing your contract and renew it every year. UG works with the insurer ARDI.

Can UG help with housing?

University housing is still being built. UG offers temporary accommodation support and the accommodation letter you need for the visa, and our Local Student Support team can help you find a flat.