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GIAB · Admissions
Your Path to Studying in Georgia
Understand the admissions process, prepare your documents, and take the next step toward your academic future.
Student Portal registration and application tracking are planned features and are not yet available.
01 / Your Admissions Journey
From Exploration to Enrollment
A clear step-by-step overview of the admissions process for international students in Georgia.
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Create Your Student Profile
Register through the GIAB Student Portal to create your student profile and begin your admissions journey.
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Prepare & Submit Documents
Prepare and submit the required academic documents, including Georgian translations where applicable.
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University Acceptance Letter
Following a successful university review, receive an acceptance or conditional offer letter from your selected university.
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Ministry of Higher Education Approval
Following the university acceptance letter, the application proceeds through the applicable approval procedures with Georgia's Ministry of Education, Science and Youth.
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Visa Process
After receiving the necessary university and official approval documents, proceed with the applicable Georgian student visa process.
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Prepare for Arrival & Settling In
Prepare for your arrival in Georgia, including accommodation, travel arrangements, university enrollment, and settling into student life.
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Student Residence Permit
After arriving in Georgia, complete the applicable student residence permit application process with the relevant Georgian authorities.
02 / Required Documents
Required Documents
Prepare the required documents based on your study category. Requirements depend on the selected university and program.
Choose your applicant category
Bachelor's Degree
- Valid passport
- High school completion certificate
- Georgian translation of required educational documents
- English proficiency evidence, if required
Document requirements vary by university, program, and applicant. Additional documents may be requested.
03 / Georgian Document Translation
Georgian Document Translation
Documents issued in foreign languages may need to be translated into Georgian as part of the university admissions process.
Educational certificates and other required supporting documents should be translated into Georgian when requested by the university or relevant Georgian authorities.
Translation requirements vary by university, program, and document type.04 / English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
English-language admission requirements vary by university and program. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of English proficiency, attend an interview, or complete a university-administered language assessment.
05 / Academic Eligibility
Academic Eligibility
Bachelor's & Undergraduate Studies
Applicants generally need a secondary school qualification meeting the selected university's admission requirements.
Master's & Postgraduate Studies
Applicants generally need an appropriate undergraduate qualification and must meet the selected program's entry criteria.
Medicine & Dentistry
Applicants must meet the academic and language requirements established by their selected university.
Additional assessments or supporting documents may apply depending on the university and program.
06 / Application Intakes & Processing
Application Intakes & Processing
Admission periods, intake dates, deadlines, and processing times vary by institution, program, and individual application.
07 / Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
Some applicants must complete foreign qualification recognition or applicable enrollment authorization procedures through the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE). University acceptance is separate from any required official recognition or authorization.
08 / Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Applicants should distinguish between university tuition, university application fees, document translation costs, official processing fees, and GIAB service fees where applicable. Confirm current costs before proceeding.
09 / After Admission
After Admission
After admission, follow the university's enrollment instructions and confirm any applicable payments. Prepare for visa or entry procedures, travel, accommodation, arrival, and settling into student life.
Where applicable, students should also complete student residence permit procedures with the relevant Georgian authorities after arrival.
10 / Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about admissions, documents, visas, residence permits, and more.
Application periods, intake dates, and deadlines vary by university and program. Confirm the current schedule for your selected study option.
Requirements depend on the university, program, and applicant category. Common documents include a valid passport, educational certificates, academic records, and Georgian translations where requested.
Documents issued in foreign languages may need Georgian translations when requested by the university or relevant Georgian authorities. Requirements vary by document and program.
Depending on the university and program, applicants may be asked for proficiency evidence, an interview, or a university-administered language assessment.
No. A university acceptance letter is separate from any applicable foreign qualification recognition, enrollment authorization, or ministry procedure required for the application.
Begin the applicable visa process after receiving the university and official documents required for your circumstances. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities.
A student residence permit may be required after arrival depending on the student's circumstances and applicable Georgian procedures.
Transfer eligibility and required records depend on the receiving university, selected program, previous study, and any applicable recognition or authorization procedures.
Possible costs include university tuition, application fees, document translations, official processing fees, and GIAB service fees where applicable. Confirm current amounts before proceeding.
Ready to Begin?
Create your student profile and take the first step toward admission.
Student Portal registration is planned and not yet available.