
Georgian National University (Georgian: საქართველოს ეროვნული უნივერსიტეტი) is a private higher education institution established in 2001 in Tbilisi, Georgia. It offers 22 accredited undergraduate, master’s, and single medical programs taught in English and Georgian across faculties such as Medicine, Business, Law, and Social Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 8,000-11,000 students,[1] with around 500 academic and visiting staff. SEU has secured national accreditation and international recognition, particularly in its medical faculty.
SEU was founded in 2001 by Gia Kavtelishvili in honour of Ilia Chavchavadze. In 2009, SEU was accredited by the National Center for Education Accreditation, followed by reauthorization in 2014. On 10 June 2021, SEU received unconditional institutional authorization from the Council of Authorization of Higher Education Institutions.
SEU is nationally accredited by the Georgian National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) and internationally recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), FAIMER/IMED, and ECFMG
Located at 9 Tsindandali Street in the Isani-Samgori district of Tbilisi, SEU spans roughly 85,000 m². Facilities include research laboratories, robotic surgical training tools, 3D Anatomy tables, a team learning center, library and reading rooms, multi-use sports areas, two-story libraries, green terraces, and an on-campus hospital affiliated with its medical faculty.
SEU also provides on-campus dormitories for local and international students. Accommodation is typically shared and includes basic utilities and internet access.
The Student Self-Government at SEU is the principal representative body for students. Its objectives include promoting student involvement in university affairs and enriching campus life.[11] It also protects students’ legal rights, facilitates diverse extracurricular and intellectual activities, and advises university leadership on academic quality and organizational issues.
Its activities include organizing meetings, training, intellectual games, literary, sports, cultural, entertainment, and scientific activities. It also cooperates with universities, government, non-governmental organizations, associations, and state and international organizations.
Student self-government can form unions with student organizations and international student unions in Georgia and abroad.
| Year | Tuition Fees (RUB) | Hostel (RUB) | Development Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | 5,900 | 3000 | 1500 |
| 2nd Year | 5,900 | 3000 | 0 |
| 3rd Year | 5,900 | 3000 | 0 |
| 4th Year | 5,900 | 3000 | 0 |
| 5th Year | 5,900 | 3000 | 0 |
| 6th Year | 5,900 | 3000 | 0 |
| Total | 33,400 | 3000 | 1500 |
| Installment | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Registration | 10,000 |
| Documentation & Apostille | 15,000 |
| Air Ticket | 25,000 |
| Total | 50,000 |
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