# International Teaching University of Georgia

International Teaching University of Georgia (formerly Tbilisi Teaching University Gorgasali) is a multidisciplinary University in Georgia. International Teaching University of Georgia is the new name of the institution as of 2016. From 2017 on, the University will have its new name fully implemented. Its present name of Tbilisi Teaching University Gorgasali will then disappear.

## History

The Tbilisi Teaching University Gorgasali was founded in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1995. It is a private company owned by Mzia Katamadze. From its very first beginning, Gorgasali University consequentially developed a high-profile through superior academic standards. Its renowned Law School, one of the country’s best Business Schools, but also its medical studies have resulted in high reputation in Georgia and beyond.
In 2015, preparations started for significant changes. Their result is a new structure in which, the owner and Rector of Gorgasali University, Prof Dr Mzia Katamadze, was appointed President in early 2016. With reference to its permanently increasing global position the Tbilisi Teaching University Gorgasali is in the process of changing its name to International (Teaching) University of Georgia. The old name of Gorgasali University will gradually be replaced until 2017.

## Degree Awarding Powers

In accordance with the requirements resulted from the reforms in the educational system, the University successfully has passed all stages of official authorisation and accreditation processes in 2002, 2007, and 2012.
Gorgasali University has received cognate Degree Awarding Powers from the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

## International Degree Recognition

Georgia is aligned with the European Process of Harmonisation of Higher Education in Europe, also known as Bologna Process, making Degrees of the Gorgasali University cognate across Europe.
In particular, NARIC UK has confirmed Gorgasali University Degrees’ equivalence with degrees of British universities. Similar, the German Ständige Konferenz der Kultusminister (KMK) has officially recognised the University’s degrees and placed Gorgasali University on its Anabin list of recognised foreign universities.

## Accreditations and memberships

University Gorgasali is accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, NCEQE(ENQA), which conducts recognition of educational institutions based on Georgian legislation authorised by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia.
The University also is Member of the European Union’s Erasmus Tempus programme. Erasmus has specifically selected the University’s Master in Hospitality Management and awarded the prize of Best Programme.
Gorgasali University has introduced MBA programmes to the Georgian Higher Education system. Before the Ministry of Education and Science accredited the Gorgasali MBA as the first of its kind, the MBA did not exist as academic Degree in Georgia.

## Programmes of Studies

Gorgasali University offers studies on
· Bachelor Level
· Master’s Level

### Single Programmes of Studies

Gorgasali University delivers its programmes of studies in a wide variety of subject areas. The University therefore is structured into Schools, Institutes, Departments, and Faculties:
* The Law School – LLB and LLM
* The Business and Management School – Bachelor / BBA, Master / MBA
* The Language Institute
* The Faculty of Literature
* The Department of Pharmacy and Stomatology Studies
* The University’s Dental Clinic
* The affiliated University Hospital