Study abroad at Kutaisi

Kutaisi is the ancient royal capital of Colchis and the vibrant technological and educational capital of western Georgia, home to the UNESCO-listed Gelati Monastery and the futuristic Kutaisi International University (KIU - Georgia's flagship ultra-modern technical university built in partnership with the Technical University of Munich TUM in Germany). Kutaisi is also home to Akaki Tsereteli State University (ATSU - founded in 1930, renowned for its WHO/WFME-accredited English-taught Faculty of Medicine). Degrees in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and General Medicine (MD) are taught 100% in English following world-class German TUM curricula and European Bologna standards. International students benefit from the lowest cost of living in Georgia, modern American-style campus facilities at KIU, low-cost flights via Kutaisi International Airport, and direct student residency.

Tuition fees in Kutaisi are among the most economical in Europe: English-medium undergraduate bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Management at Kutaisi International University (KIU) range from $3,000 to $4,500 per year (with German TUM-accredited dual-degree standards and merit scholarships). Accredited English-medium medical programs (General Medicine - MD) at Akaki Tsereteli State University (ATSU) range between $4,000 and $4,800 per year. Campus dormitories at KIU cost between $100 and $180 per month. General monthly living expenses are the most affordable in Georgia, averaging $250 to $450.

International students require a Georgian D3 Study Visa (applied for online via the Georgian e-Visa portal) following document recognition by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia (EQE). After arriving in Kutaisi, the university international office assists students in obtaining the Temporary Residence Card (TRC) from the Public Service Hall (Justicia).