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INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS
Types of higher education institutions:
University
Institute
School leaving and higher education credentials:
Zogadi Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestati
Dackebiti Prophesiuli Ganatlebis Diplomi
Sashualo Prophesiuli Sastsavleblis Diplomi
Bakalavris Diplomi
Diplomirebuli Specialistis Diplomi
Magistris Diplomi
Doctoris Diplomi
STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM
Pre-higher education:
Duration of compulsory education:
Age of entry: 6
Age of exit: 14
Structure of school system:
Elementary
Type of school providing this education:
Elementary
School
Length of program in years: 6
Age level from: 6 to: 12
Basic
Length of program in years: 3
Age level from: 13 to: 15
Certificate/diploma awarded: Arasruli Sashulo Ganaltebis Motsmoba
Secondary
Length of program in years: 3
Age level from: 16 to: 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi
Special Education
Type of school providing this education:
Special
Secondary School
Length of program in years: 3
Age level from: 15 to: 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Sashualo
Profesiuli Sastsavleblis Diplomi
Higher education:
There are twenty-four state higher education
institutions and their fourteen branches
in Georgia. In addition, 81 private higher education institutions have passed
the accreditation process. Studies in some 300 different specialities are offered
in higher education institutions. They include fields which are highly
specialized, such as the study of Kartvelian languages (related to Georgian)
and Caucasian languages, as well as traditional Science and Technology
subjects. Technical and specialized institutes offer studies in Metallurgy,
Cableway and Railway Transport, Chemical and Food Technology, and Wine Making,
Silkworm Breeding, the growing of tea and citrus fruits. Courses in Fine Arts
(Theatre, Cinematography, Painting, and Sculpture) are provided by specialized
higher education institutions.
Main laws/decrees governing higher
education:
Decree: Decree on Main Directions of
Higher Education Development Year: 2002
Concerns: Reforming Georgian higher education
Decree: Law on Education Year: 1997
Concerns: Administrative structure of higher education
Decree: Law on Higher Education
Year: 2004
Decree: Law on Principles of
Licensing and Issuing Permission for Entrepreneurial Activity Year: 2002
Concerns: Issuing licences for education institutions
Decree: On the Status of State Higher
Education Institutions in Georgia Year: 1991
Concerns: Higher Education Institutions
Decree: Plan of Urgent Measures to be
carried out in the Field of Education Year: 1993
Academic year:
Classes from: Sep to: Jun
Long vacation from: Jul to: Sep
Languages of instruction: Georgian,
Russian
Stages of studies:
Non-university level post-secondary studies (technical/vocational type):
Non-university level: Sashualo
Profesiuli Sastsavleblis Diplomi:
Post-secondary two-year professional education that is
not considered as higher education. The diploma gives access to higher
education.
University level studies:
University level first stage: Bakalavris
Akademiuri Kharishki; Diplomirebuli Specialisti:
The
duration of the first stage is usually four years. Students are awarded a
Bakalavris Khariskhi (Bachelor's degree). Students with excellent marks are
awarded a Diplomi Tsarchinebit (Diploma with Honour).The duration of these
studies is five years. Students are awarded Diplomirebuli Specialistis
Akademiuri Xarisxi (Certified Specialist Academic Degree). Students with
excellent marks are awarded a Diplomi Tsarchinebit (Diploma with Honours).
University level second stage: Magistris
Akademiuri Khariskhi:
The
second stage leads to the award of a Magistris Khariskhi (Master's degree)
after two years' study. Students with excellent marks are awarded a Diplomi
Tsarchinebit (Diploma with Honour).
University level third stage: Doctoris
Akademiriu Xarisxi:
Students who were awarded a Magistri Khariskhi may
continue their studies at the third stage. Doctorandura comprises three years'
study and ends with the presentation and defence of a thesis that leads to a
PhD.
Teacher education:
Training of pre-primary and primary/basic
school teachers
Primary
education teachers are trained in special faculties of teacher training
institutions. Duration of studies is four years and the qualification awarded
is a Datskebiti Skolis Mastsavlebeli (primary school teacher).
Training of secondary school teachers
Secondary education teachers are trained at
universities or teacher training institutes. Duration of studies is five years
and leads to a qualification of Sashualo Skolis Mastsavlebeli (teacher of
secondary school).
NATIONAL BODIES
Administration & co-ordination:
Responsible authorities:
Ministry of Education and Science
Head: Alexander Lomaia, Minister
Administrative officer: Alexander Didebulidze, Deputy-Minister
International relations: Irakli Machabeli, Minister Advisor
52, Uznadze Street
0102 Tbilisi
Georgia
Tel: +995(32) 958-886 +995(32) 953-213
Fax: +995(32) 957-010 +995(32) 955-799
WWW: http://www.mes.gov.ge
Role of governing body: Provides the
unified educational politics in the country.
ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Admission to non university higher
education studies
Name of secondary school credential
required: Zogadi Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestati
Minimum score/requirement: 3-satisfactory
For entry to: All institutions
Name of secondary school credential
required: Sashualo Prophesiuli Sastsavleblis Diplomi
Minimum score/requirement: 3-satisfactory
Admission to university-level studies
Name of secondary school credential required: Dackebiti
Prophesiuli Ganatlebis Diplomi
Name of secondary school credential
required: Sashualo Prophesiuli Sastsavleblis Diplomi
For entry to: All institutions
Name of secondary school credential
required: Zogadi Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestati
For entry to: All
institutions
Entrance exams required: Unified
National Exam (Ertiani Erovnuli Gamocdebi)
Foreign students admission
Definition of foreign student: Foreign
students are those who are not citizens of Georgia.
Quotas: 10%
Admission requirements: Foreign
students are admitted to higher education institutions on the basis of an
interview.
Entry regulations: Visas
Language requirements: Students
must have a good knowledge of Georgian, Russian or English.
Recognition of studies &
qualifications:
Studies pursued in foreign countries
(bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials):
Department of Academic Recognition and Mobility,
Ministry of Education and Science
Head: Natela Paichadze
Administrative officer: Nana Chorgolashvili, Specialist
52, Uznadze Street
0102 Tbilisi
Georgia
Tel: +995(32) 969-841
Fax: +995(32) 969-841
EMail: mobility_division@yahoo.com
Deals with credential recognition for
entry to: University and Profession
Multilateral agreements concerning
recognition of foreign studies
Name of agreement: Lisbon
Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in
the Euroepan Region
Year of signature: 1999
STUDENT LIFE
Health/social provisions
Social security for home students: No
Social security for foreign students: No
Special student travel fares:
By road: No
By rail: Yes
By air: Yes
Available to foreign students: Yes
Student expenses and financial aid
Student costs:
Home students tuition fees: Minimum: 100 (US
Dollar)
Maximum: 2000 (US Dollar)
Foreign students tuition fees: Minimum: 750 (US
Dollar)
Maximum: 2500 (US Dollar)
Type of financial aid available:
Scholarships/grants/fellowships:
Higher vocational/technical studies:
Home: Yes
Foreign: Yes
First Degree studies:
Home: Yes
Foreign: Yes
Advanced/doctoral studies:
Home: Yes
Foreign: Yes
Loans:
Higher vocational/technical studies:
Home: No
Foreign: No
First degree studies:
Home: No
Foreign: No
Advanced/doctoral studies:
Home: No
Foreign: No
Bodies providing information on student
financial aid:
Department of Planning and Financing, Ministry of
Education
52, Uznadze Street
102 Tbilisi
Georgia
Tel: +995(32) 958886
Fax: +995(32) 957010
WWW: http://www.mes.gov.ge
Deals with: Grants and
Loans
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION &
EXCHANGES
Participation of country in multilateral
or bilateral higher education programmes
Name of exchange programme: ERASMUS
Name of exchange programme: TEMPUS
GRADING SYSTEM
Usual grading system in secondary school
Highest on scale: 5
Pass/fail level: 3/2
Lowest on scale: 1
Main grading system used by higher
education institutions
Highest on scale: 5
Pass/fail level: 3/2
Lowest on scale: 1
Other main grading systems
At some institutions a scale 0-10 or 1-100 is used for
examinations.
NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
Data for academic year: 2005-2006
Source: IAU from Division of Academic Recognition and Mobility, Ministry of Education and Science, Georgia, 2006
