Study in Georgia
Georgia has a list of ancient universities certified in most European and Arabic countries like Egypt and Jordan. Some of these universities are Ilia State University - Tbilisi Medical Academy “Peter Chutadze” - European University - Ivan State University - Georgian Technical University - Black Sea International University.
Benefits of Study in Georgia
Georgia is an independent country in the South Caucasus, specifically at the meeting point of east Europe and west Asia. Going to a new country is a new and different experience, and so is studying in Georgia. Every student can agree that students’ life in Georgia is captivating. If you are a student interested in exploring nature, then you can visit many beautiful sites like Lake Lisi or the wonderful Lake Turtle; one of the things most foreign students love doing in Georgia is wandering in old cities and drinking coffee all day. The fun thing is that having Georgian coffee is very cheap and sometimes given away for free by locals. Students don’t only come to Georgia to get educated, but also to make great memories in Georgia.
The educational level in Georgia is considered very excellent, and the ranking of Georgian universities is very high. Education expenses in Georgia are not so high, which makes many Arabic students decide to study there. Most universities in Georgia provide education in English for foreign students, and some universities don’t require a language certificate: meeting students or making them take a language proficiency exam is usually sufficient. Georgian universities support the student exchange program (ERASMUS) where most students can get a chance to study for one full academic year in a European country.
Rent costs in Study in Georgia
This is the most important aspect of students’ living expenses. Students can expect to pay around 150$ monthly for a flat with 1 bedroom, 1 kitchen, and 1 bathroom (studio) in an average district. If students want to share residence with another student, they can rent a flat that consists of two bedrooms and a living room; moreover, the rent will range from 250 to 350$ monthly, depending on the district. In addition, some universities provide dormitories for foreign students under one condition: informing the university a while before the student comes.
Utilities such as internet, electricity, water, gas, and heating all cost around 30-50 dollars, knowing that the student will enjoy great internet speed during his stay in Georgia. Rental arrangements in Georgia are contractual and usually long-term.
The Duration of students' stays in Georgia
A student residence permit is issued to students after getting admitted to a university in Georgia. The permit is valid for at least 6 months the first time, and then upon its renewal, it extends to a valid period of 5 years, provided that the period of validity of the temporary residence does not exceed 6 years. A student’s residence permit is considered the easiest to obtain in Georgia.
Public transport in Georgia
Public transport in Georgia is considered superb, where it covers most districts in any city. The transportation system in big cities like Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi is very effective. Moreover, there are many means of transportation in Georgia: Buses, Metro, Tram, and taxis to go anywhere in the city.
Food expenses in Georgia
Food prices in Georgia are very fair and appropriate, and it comes with many food varieties that suit all people; for example, there are Turkish and Arab restaurants, and an Arab student can get several Arab food varieties as is the case in his country. Eating out at any restaurant in Georgia is cheap and students can choose to eat out or cook at home. In either case, the prices are still inexpensive with not much difference between them.
One student can buy a stock of food sufficient for one month costing around 200 to 250$, depending on their eating habits and lifestyle.
Admission procedures at Georgian universities:
Admission procedures in Georgian universities generally go through the following stages:
After the student covers the tuition fees, the university issues a letter of invitation to apply for a student visa.
Passport photo.
Paying acceptance fees
After 3-4 working days, the university will issue an information letter to the student to pay tuition costs
Preparing a letter of acceptance in advance
Certificate of English Proficiency (level B) - (if available)
High school certificate
Entry visa to Georgia:
Documents required from students to obtain a study visa in Georgia:
- Valid passport
- Acceptance letter from the university in Georgia
- Fill out the visa application
- 4 passport photo-sized photographs
- Two copies of the passport
- Attestation of previous academic certificates
- Proof of residence in Georgia, i.e., proof of purpose of travel
- Paying the visa fee
- Airline ticket booking
Note: If you hold Egyptian citizenship, you can obtain an electronic visa without having to go to the Georgian embassy.
Before entering Georgia, foreign students must obtain a D3 visa, and there is an electronic visa and a printed visa.
Electronic visa: The visa form should be filled online at the following website: https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/
Printed visa: It is a visa printed on the passport, and to obtain it, the student is required to go to the Georgian embassy in his country and obtain its form.
Arab countries that do not require a visa to enter Georgia:
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – The State of the United Arab Emirates – The State of Qatar – The State of Lebanon – The State of Kuwait – The State of Bahrain.