Tbilisi, Georgia’s timeless capital, blends winding cobblestone alleys and sulphur baths with contemporary coffee houses, art hubs, and a buzzing university scene. Here, tradition meets ambition, families take pride in learning, and young Talisians seek knowledge everywhere the Kura River flows. The city’s students are setting their sights abroad, eager to turn Georgia’s legendary warmth and resilience into success on a global stage.

At Grad-Dreams, we celebrate Tbilisi’s rising global journey. With 22+ years of experience and 300+ top university partners, our supportive counseling gives every Tbilisi student and family the confidence, clarity, and encouragement they need for an exceptional study abroad experience.

#Jewels of Tbilisi Academia: Top Local Universities 

• Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU): Georgias oldest and most distinguished institution (QS #=598), a leader in science, humanities, law, economics, and research. 
• Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU): Celebrated for medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy; a top regional choice for international students seeking English-taught medical degrees. 
• Georgian Technical University (GTU): Premier hub for engineering, technology, agriculture, and computer sciences, with strong research partnerships. 
• Ilia State University, Caucasus University, SEU (Georgian National University), Alte University, University of Georgia, European University: Top private and public choices known for business, international relations, IT, innovation, and global mobility.

Year after year, Tbilisi’s graduates become architects of the future, embracing global skills, research, and networks to bring positive change back home.

#Tbilisi Student Pulse: Trends & Top Destinations

• Most Popular Study Destinations: Germany (top choice), Italy, Poland, France, Russia, US, Spain, Czech Republic, Turkey, Armenia. 
• Favorite Subjects: Medicine, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Law, Arts, International Relations, and Data Science. 
• Stats Snapshot: Over 10,000 Georgian students (2026, UNESCO) are studying abroad Tbilisi contributes 95%, reflecting both high demand for European education and a growing confidence in English, German, Italian, and Russian language skills.

Tbilisi’s students are celebrated for resilience, multilingual abilities, and cultural curiosity backed by scholarships, government support, and proud families.

#Tbilisi: all about numbers: 

• Current Students Abroad: 10,000+ Georgians (2026, UNESCO), with virtually all from Tbilisi. 
• Annual Growth Rate: 16% (rising as more students pursue European programs, medical education, and STEM careers). 
• Projection: 12,000+ by 2026, especially as EU, German, and Italian partnerships expand

Top destinations leverage affordable tuition, EU mobility, and program diversity, with medicine and engineering programs most popular in Germany, Poland, and Italy.