How much does it cost foreigners to study at universities in Georgia?
Published university prices, without conversions.
Short answer
Foreign students pay the tariffs that each Georgian university publishes itself: at Ilia State University English-language bachelor programmes cost 4,000–5,000 USD per academic year. At the Georgian Technical University, for admission without national exams, a bachelor year costs 4,500 GEL in Georgian, 5,500 in Russian and 12,500 in English. There is no single price across universities.
Why
- Each university sets its own fee: at GTU the tariffs are set by the Academic Council.
- The price depends on the programme language and level: bachelor, master and doctoral studies cost different amounts.
- Full state funding of tuition by law goes to Georgian citizens at government-founded universities (Law No. 1198, Article 79), and for foreigners the terms are set by the government.
Details
Ilia State University prices are in US dollars per academic year of two semesters: Computer Engineering 5,000, Computer Science 4,500, Civil Engineering 4,000, Electrical and Electronic Engineering 4,000. The master's programmes in Applied Genetics and in Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences cost 3,200 USD a year each. The application fee is 150 USD. Admission is open for the spring semester of the 2026–2027 academic year, but the year the price table refers to should be confirmed.
GTU prices are in GEL per year (60 ECTS credits) for admission without national exams. Bachelor and master: 4,500 in Georgian, 5,500 in Russian, 12,500 in English. Doctoral studies: 5,000, 8,000 and 12,500. The Georgian language preparatory programme costs 3,500 GEL. This order applies to students enrolled from the 2021/2022 academic year. To learn how to apply, read how to enter a university or college in Georgia, and for the student permit how to get a residence permit in Georgia.
Tip
Open the international students section at the university, check the price for the specific academic year and ask the admissions office what the fee includes.
What may differ
The price depends on the university, programme, language and year of admission, and universities change it. For Georgian citizens the terms differ: by law the state fully pays for their studies at government-founded universities.
Common misconception
Georgia made state university tuition free, so foreigners study for free too.
What actually happens
Law No. 1198 provides full state funding for Georgian citizens at government-founded universities. Foreign students pay the universities' tariffs, for example 4,000–5,000 USD a year at Ilia State University.
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Sources
- Ilia State University: for degree-seeking applicants (tuition)Checked at:
- Georgian Technical University: online registration and tuition feesChecked at:
- Georgian Technical University: international studentsChecked at:
- Law No. 1198 of 10 December 2025 (amendments to the Law on Higher Education)Checked at:
University prices change and pages do not always name the academic year. Check the tariff with the admissions office before paying.
How to enter a university or college in GeorgiaRelated questions
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What is vocational education (colleges) in Georgia?
Vocational education in Georgia trains people for a specific profession in colleges and runs on programmes at levels 3, 4 and 5 of the national qualifications framework.
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Where can you learn Georgian for free in Georgia?
Free Georgian lessons are offered by the Training Center of Justice as a 20-lesson online course and by the Zhvania School as a state programme in regional centres.
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How do you get a residence permit for study in Georgia?
The Public Service Development Agency issues the study residence permit to an adult studying a higher or vocational programme at an authorised Georgian university or college.
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How do you get a foreign diploma recognised in Georgia?
The National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement recognises foreign education: you apply with a notarised Georgian translation and pay a fee from 40 GEL.