The University of Georgia (UG)

The modern campus and clean facilities create a welcoming environment. A range of programs offered in English makes it appealing for international students. Many praise the professors and overall learning experience. Despite this, there are some concerns. International students often face issues with visa approvals and residency permits, causing delays and stress. There are claims that the university might be under scrutiny due to political tensions. Additionally, administrative support for foreign students can be inconsistent, with some staff not always being responsive or helpful, especially regarding urgent immigration matters. The university is still growing and is committed to improvement, but I recommend securing your visa before arriving and staying updated through student forums. If you're willing to deal with some bureaucracy, this place can be a solid choice for higher education.

This university is the worst choice possible. They see you as a source of money. The reception is staffed by students who either ignore you or give useless responses. Classes are few, and you end up with only two subjects in a semester when you need five. Some doctors there are racist. The country itself is racist, which I felt right at the airport where they shouted at me and threatened to send me back despite my valid documents. A visa doesn’t guarantee entry. I couldn't even get residency due to my nationality. If you're from an Arab or Muslim country, stay away.

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This place is amazing! The staff and lecturers are the best!❤️

Avoid enrolling here if you're an international student. Initially, they treat you kindly, but once you've paid your fees, they ignore you. Communication is terrible; messages go unread or unanswered. Those responsible for supporting international students do nothing helpful and seem to be there just for appearances. If you face visa issues and ask for a refund, you're made to feel like you're not entitled to your money back. Course registration is a nightmare—if classes are full, they won’t open new ones, leaving you with too few courses. Consider studying in another country where you'll be treated with respect.

As an International Student, I can't recommend studying in Georgia. The universities here are of poor quality. A student I know studying at a university in Georgia is now under a lot of stress. He has trouble registering for classes, and the staff are not helpful at all. Even though his classes started on April 7, he has only been able to attend two or three of them. Despite paying the full tuition, he isn't receiving his class schedule. If I could, I would give zero stars, but I have to share this warning with future students. Parents, don't choose Georgia for your children's education just because tuition fees are lower. Look for options in other countries, but definitely avoid Georgia.

Maia Ghubeladze is completely unhelpful. The regional office doesn’t respond and offers no assistance. They are not serious about resolving registration issues for international students. The college staff needs significant improvement.

The front office staff lacks professionalism. They need better training. They’re extremely disrespectful towards international students, unnecessarily delay processes, and seem clueless about their responsibilities.

The front office staff are totally unreliable and often have a bad attitude when dealing with international students. Some even ask students for loans and then lie about returning the money, which is clearly illegal. It's hard to find anyone at this university willing to help; most staff refuse to listen and offer no assistance at all. They seem greedy, and even simple issues require extra payments to get resolved. It's incredibly frustrating as an international student in a new country to find no support. The university website is constantly glitching and frequently goes down.

If I could, I'd give them a 1-star rating. Absolutely the worst choice if you're planning to study in Georgia. The teaching is okay, but you can find that elsewhere with much better management and infrastructure. The "study office" is full of incompetent and racist staff who waste your time and never accomplish anything. Instead, they blame you for their inefficiencies. Choose anywhere else but here.