Tbilisi State University

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Located in Tbilisi, Georgia, Tbilisi State University is the oldest and one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the Caucasus region, renowned for its strong academic offerings in the humanities, social sciences, medicine, and exact sciences. The university offers a growing selection of fully English-taught degree programs, particularly in medicine, international relations, and business administration, designed specifically to attract a global cohort of learners. Its dedicated international student office provides comprehensive guidance ranging from visa and immigration support to academic counseling and cultural orientation. International students benefit from a multicultural campus environment enriched by numerous bilateral exchange partnerships and Erasmus+ mobility opportunities across Europe. What truly sets the institution apart is its historic main building, a magnificent architectural landmark situated in the heart of the Georgian capital that offers students an inspiring blend of rich academic tradition and vibrant urban life.

Background

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, also known as Tbilisi State University or TSU, is a public research university established on 8 February 1918 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Excluding academies and theological seminaries, which have intermittently functioned in Georgia for centuries, TSU is the oldest university in Georgia and the Caucasus region. The total enrollment is over 23,500 students, and there are 5,000 faculty and staff members (collaborators) overall. The main founder of the university was a Georgian historian and academician, Ivane Javakhishvili. Among the co-founders were also several scientists, including Giorgi Akhvlediani, Shalva Nutsubidze, Dimitri Uznadze, Grigol Tsereteli, Akaki Shanidze, Andrea Razmadze, Korneli Kekelidze, Ioseb Kipshidze, Petre Melikishvili and Ekvtime Takaishvili. Professor Petre Melikishvili, a Georgian chemist, became the first rector of TSU. Elizabeth Orbeliani, who was also among the co-founders, became the first woman to teach in the university's history.

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