Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU)

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is number one higher educational institution throughout the Caucasus region, located in Tbilisi, Georgia.

TSU has been ranked among 4% (1,467th out of 35,038 universities in the world) of the best universities in the world, and among 9% (560th out of 6,036 European universities) of the best European universities, according to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. TSU is the leader in the Caucasus region.

Today about 22,000 students, including more than 660 foreign nationals, study in TSU’s seven Faculties. TSU’s Faculties include: Exact and Natural Sciences Humanities Social and Political Sciences Economics and Business Law Medicine Psychology and Educational Sciences.

Location

Tbilisi, Georgia

Study programs

Dentistry
Economics, Bachelor
Economics, Master
European Studies, Master
European Studies, PhD
International Doctoral Program in Mathematics
Medicine
Public Administration
Public health

all study programs in Georgia

Programs details

Dentistry

Degree

One-cycle program

Credits

300

Qualification

Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D)

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

8,000 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

The goal of educational program in Dentistry is:

Providing the students with the knowledge, relevant to the international dental educational standards and developing appropriate skills;
Preparing highly qualified specialists, whose professional activities will enhance the quality of dental services, prevention of dental diseases, improve the general health of the mouth and body;
Enabling the graduate to plan and implement complex dental treatment and further monitoring of the patients.
Developing graduates' ability of making logical analysis of the observed, heard and manifested symptoms, in order to link them further into the single pathogenetic process.

Subjects

An introductory course in normal anatomy
An introductory course in normal physiology
Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry
An introductory course in biochemistry
General course of biology, cytology, histology
Medical physics / biophysics
Medical ethics and deontology
Nervous system
Support-driving system
Breathing system
Medical parasitology
Embryology
Genetics
Pathanatomy section course
General hygiene, ecology
Surgical dentistry
Orthopedic dentistry
Children's dentistry
Pharmacology
Hematology
Clinical skills
Pediatrician
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Traumatology, orthopedics
Orthodontics
Head and neck oncology
Medical practice

Economics, Bachelor

Degree

Bachelor

Credits

240

Qualification

Bachelor of Economics (ISET)

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

3,000 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

The program prepares students for careers in economic research, policy analysis, commercial banking, financial markets, insurance, business and policy consulting. The program aims to ensure the highest quality of instruction, the program is taught by a mix of international faculty and western-trained Georgian professors. The curriculum mirrors the best economics program in North America and Western Europe.

Subjects

Principles of Microeconomics
Probability Theory
Calculus
Principles of Accounting
Statistics for Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Economic History
Econometrics
Mathematics for Economists
Development Economics
Labor Economics
International Trade
Political Economics
Comparative Economic Systems
Industrial Organization & Competitive Strategy
International Finance
Academic Writing
Money and Banking
Research/Applied Project
Professional Internship

Economics, Master

Degree

Master

Credits

120

Qualification

Master of Economics (ISET)

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

3,000 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

ISET enrolls local and international students in it’s English language Master’s in Economics Program. The program is taught exclusively in English, by international and Georgian professors, with PhD from top western universities.

The program of study also includes a major research component. In their second year at ISET, students have an opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the field of economics of their choice, i.e., macroeconomics policy, energy economics, etc, through choosing corresponding elective courses.

In addition to regular coursework, students go through summer internships in their field of interest and conduct writing projects on topics of relevance to their field of study.

Subjects

Mathematics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics
Econometrics
Academic Writing
Professional Development
Advanced Econometrics
Behavioral Economics
Business Data Analysis
Classical and Contemporary Topics in Political Philosophy
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Decision Making in Modern Western Pluralistic Societies
Education Economics
Energy Economics
Environmental Economics and Policy
Financial Econometrics
Industrial Organization
Monetary Economics
Open Economy Macro
Private Public Partnership and Outsourcing
Topics in Game Theory
Topics in Macroeconomics

European Studies, Master

Degree

Master

Credits

120

Qualification

Master of European Studies

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

1,150 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

This English-language program will develop the student's ability to think analytically, build a foundation of interdisciplinary knowledge, and help analyze the processes taking place in our region. The program is designed for students interested in economic, social and political processes in the South Caucasus and the post-Soviet space, with a strong focus on international relations. The program is created in cooperation with renowned universities in Western Europe and the United States, including such leading universities as: Oxford University, Rutgers University, Mount Holyoke College, Central European University and others. Students are offered a unique opportunity to earn a Master of Social Science degree that meets the standards of Western education. Graduates of the program will receive the following academic degree: Master of Social Sciences. Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University issues diplomas to graduates. The Diploma Supplement complies with the requirements of the Bologna Process for European universities. International students can also participate in the program.

Subjects

History of Europe
EU Law
Economics of EU Integration
EU Governance and the Policy Making Process
Academic Writing
Research Design and Methods of Social Inquiry
Negotiation Skills
Theories of Law
Theories of European Integration
International Law
International Investment Law and Human Rights
International Human Rights Law and Minorities
EU Consumer Law
International Dispute Resolution
Practical Aspects of EU-Georgia Cooperation
European Law of Human Rights
Master’s Thesis

European Studies, PhD

Degree

PhD

Credits

180

Qualification

PhD of European Studies

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

1,000 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

The goal of the interdisciplinary and interfaculty PhD Program in European Studies is to process the research on European integration, its legal, political, economic and historical-cultural aspects, as well as the generation of new scientific knowledge and training of the experts in the indicated field - taking into account the regional context and the role of Georgia within this region.
Considering the goals and the concept of the Institute for European Studies as established by the European Union, it is important to prepare the professionals locally, in order to involve them into the practical activities of various governmental or non-governmental structures. It is up to the new generation of experts of European Studies to undertake the significant liability which is the development of fully-fledged scientific and teaching activity.

Subjects

The Seminar Paper I
The Seminar Paper II
The Scientific-Research Project I
The Scientific-Research Project II
The Scientific-Research Project III
Complete and Final Version of Dissertation

International Doctoral Program in Mathematics

Degree

PhD

Credits

180

Qualification

PhD in Mathematics

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

1,000 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

Goals of the Program to provide highly motivated students the opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in mathematical sciences, to enable students to engage in advanced study and research, to educate and train the next generation of mathematicians. The program requires that the doctoral student submit to the supervision committee at regular intervals, but not less than once a year, a report detailing the status of the doctoral project. The supervision committee shall certify this each time. The committee must verify whether the results are sufficient for finalizing the doctoral thesis, and consult about its completion or continuation. Supervisors and students have to obey the rules of good practice for doctoral supervision.

Subjects

Research activities at scientific colloquiums and seminars 1
Research activities at scientific colloquiums and seminars 2
Advanced study in the field of research I
Advanced study in the field of research I
Advanced study in the field of research II
Complementary studies
Introduction to research
Scientific analysis of research questions
Documentation of mathematical issues
Key competencies in university teaching
Complete and Final Version of Dissertation

Medicine

Degree

One-cycle program

Credits

360

Qualification

Medical Doctor (MD)

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

8,000 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

The goal of educational program in Medicine is:

To create specialists with the knowledge, required by international and national standards of medical education, who will be competitive in both local and modern international labor markets.
To enable graduates to develop professional skills to perform clinical activities in an ever-changing unpredictable work environment successfully and adapt by applying new strategic approaches.
To develop a range of professional skills such as demonstrating self-sufficiency and a sense of responsibility while carrying out their professional duties, acting with consideration of ethical principles and realizing the necessity of lifelong learning, personal and professional development.
To enable the graduate to be involved in the patients' and the whole community's healthcare process, identify the needs and respond adequately, as well as participate in activities aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness, and accessibility of the health care system and medical service.
To develop the ability to analyze scientific papers critically and the skills of planning and implementation of scientific research and practical application of evidence-based principles as well as the ability of effective data management using information technologies.
To develop the skills of effective communication with patients, their relatives, colleagues, healthcare professionals as well as teamworking, managerial and leadership skills.

Subjects

An introductory course in clinical anatomy
An introductory course in normal physiology
Fundamentals of medicine in biochemistry
Cytology, embryology, developmental biology, general course of histology
Fundamentals of medical biophysics
Nervous system
Normal anatomy
Histology, embryology
Biochemistry
Physiology
Basics of microbiology, virology, immunology
History of Medicine
Genetics and molecular biology
Medical ethics and deontology
Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Respiratory system (neck area)
Cardiovascular system
Genetics
General hygiene
Medical psychology
Microbiology, virology, immunology
Digestive system
Genitourinary system
Molecular biology
Propedeutics of internal diseases
Pathological physiology
Obstetrics
Traumatology, orthopedics
Epidemiology
Infectious diseases
Legal foundations of health care
Medical practice
Geriatrics
Neurosurgery
Emergency surgery
Reproductology
Oncology and radiation therapy

Public Administration

Degree

Master

Credits

120

Qualification

Master of Public Administration

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

2,250 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

The aim of the program is to provide students with in-depth and systematic knowledge at national or international level on development trends in the field of public administration, its shortcomings and ways of improvement, EU influence on Georgian practice, modern methodological principles in public administration, research methods, rules on good faith in academic writing and basic principles for creating professional scientific texts. The aim of the program is to introduce the student to the basic aspects of modern public administration, both nationally and internationally. The aim of the program is to develop students' ability to develop their own complex and original conclusions on current legislation, economics, socio-political spectrum and their current national and international practices, innovations, analysis of the latest scientific researches and national practice;

Subjects

Constitutional law in comparative perspectives
Georgian constitutional law in comparative perspectives
European law of human rights
Legal control of public administration
Government and political process in Georgia (Master of Political Science from the program
Public policy and program evaluation
The European Union and its public administration
Local self-government and administrative reform
Governance in multi-level systems of the European Union
Basics of economic policy
Competition policy, regulation and public initiatives
General administrative law
Administrative law and state obligations
Technique of drawing up an individual administrative-legal act; Legal foundations of state organization and organizational arrangement of public administration
Process management and electronic management
Master's thesis

Public health

Degree

Master

Credits

120

Qualification

Master of Public Health

Years

Study language

English

Annual Fee

4,500 USD

Semester start

September

Application deadline

Remains open on a year-round basis.

Requirements

English B1
Previous Education dipoloma
No minumum GPA/Grade requirement

Why this program?

Master Program aims to provide student-centered and competence-based teaching harmonized with International standards of Public Health Master Level Education, therefore intends to train and inspire new generation of public health professionals in global network atmosphere, provide broad knowledge, skills and expertise that is needed to undertake leadership roles in addressing important issues of Public Health at national and global level.

Subjects

Evidence-Based Public Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Promotion
Health Management, Economics and Policy
Environmental Health
Bioethics
Research Methods and Scientific Writing
Qualitative Research Methods
Global Health
Maternal and Child Health Policy and Programs
Practical Placement
Master thesis

Georgian universities