Akaki Tsereteli State University crest

Akaki Tsereteli State University

Kutaisi, Georgia Founded 1933

Overview

English Name: Akaki Tsereteli State University
Local Name: აკაკი წერეთლის სახელმწიფო უნივერსიტეტი
Acronyms: ATSU
Founded: 1933
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Motto: From Modern University Towards the Freedom of Minds
Colours: Burgundy
Akaki Tsereteli State University crest

Established in 1933, the Akaki Tsereteli State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kutaisi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Imereti.

Officially recognized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, Akaki Tsereteli State University (ATSU) is a large-sized coeducational Georgian higher education institution. Akaki Tsereteli State University (ATSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 91-year-old Georgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

ATSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Where Akaki Tsereteli State University sits geographically, plus the contact channels students use during admissions. Alumni-office inquiries are separate from admissions and have their own contact page.

Address: Tamar Mepe, 59
Postal Code: 4600
Map:
Phone: +995 (431) 245 784
Fax: +995 (431) 243 833
Social Media:

Academic Details

Akaki Tsereteli State University's academic profile in numbers — useful for sizing the institution against your shortlist. Each figure links to a different facet of how the institution operates day to day.

Academic Year: September to June
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia; National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (Sashualo Skolis Atestati)
Student Enrollment: 10
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE) World health Organization (WHO)

Academic Structures

To understand where programmes live within Akaki Tsereteli State University, the academic structure is mapped below. Some institutions run joint faculties with external bodies — credentialing in those cases is shared.

Unit 9 items
  • Agrarian Faculty
  • Faculty of Business, Law and Social Science
  • Faculty of Exact and Natural Science
  • Faculty of Maritime Transport
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Pedagogy
  • Faculty of Technical Engineering
  • Faculty of Technological Engineering
  • Humanitarian Faculty

Degrees

Also Professional Programmes; the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Dental Medicine are both taught in English and in Georgian for the Latter

Doctoral 2 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
Other 66 programs
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • American Studies
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Archaeology
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Biology
  • Biomedicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Law
  • Design
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Educational Administration
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Eurasian and North Asian Languages
  • European Studies
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Higher Education
  • History
  • Industrial Management
  • Journalism
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages
  • Natural Sciences
  • Oriental Languages
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philology
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Power Engineering
  • Primary Education
  • Production Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Public Law
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Safety Engineering
  • Social Sciences
  • Textile Design
  • Tourism
  • Transport Engineering
  • Transport Management

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement.

Agrarian Studies (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
Arts and Humanities (Faculty) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Modern Languages
  • Native Language
  • Oriental Studies
  • Philology
  • Slavic Languages
  • Western European Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business, Law and Social Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychology

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Exact and Natural Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Maritime Transport (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Marine Transport
Medicine (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Pedagogy (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Pedagogy
Technical Engineering (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Food Technology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Textile Design
  • Textile Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Technological Engineering (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Machine Building
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Safety Engineering
  • Transport Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Search and filter Akaki Tsereteli State University's available programmes by degree level. The list reflects the institution's current catalogue and may not include programmes that are paused or pending approval.

Bachelor's Degree

3 programmes

There are 3 programmes to choose from at Akaki Tsereteli State University for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.

Applied Biosciences (Biotechnology) გამოყენებითი ბიოსამეცნიერებები (ბიოტექნოლოგია) Biotechnology
Archaeology არქეოლოგია Archaeology
Agronomy აგრონომია Agriculture

Master's Degree

6 programmes

Akaki Tsereteli State University's 6 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

Georgian Literature ქართული ლიტერატურა Literature
Classical Philology კლასიკური ფილოლოგია Linguistics & Language Studies
Transport Logistics სატრანსპორტო ლოგისტიკა Supply Chain & Logistics
Agrochemicals აგროქიმია Agriculture
Selection of Subtropical Crops სუბტროპიკული კულტურების სელექცია Agriculture
Food Technology and Safety საკვებელი ტექნოლოგია და უსაფრთხოება Food Science

Doctorate

2 programmes

Akaki Tsereteli State University delivers 2 programmes at doctoral level for graduates committed to advancing the frontier of their discipline through original inquiry.

Engineering Technologies and Systems ინженერული ტექნოლოგია და სისტემები General Engineering
Agronomy აგრონომია Agriculture

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

1 programme

This group collects Akaki Tsereteli State University's 1 programme of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.

Medicine სამედიცინო Medicine

How to apply to Akaki Tsereteli State University

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Akaki Tsereteli State University, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Akaki Tsereteli State University runs 12 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Before applying to Akaki Tsereteli State University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Georgia.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Akaki Tsereteli State University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Lodge your application through the official website (atsu.edu.ge). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +995 (431) 245 784. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akaki Tsereteli State University

The questions below summarise Akaki Tsereteli State University's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.

When did Akaki Tsereteli State University open?

Akaki Tsereteli State University traces its founding to 1933 (approximately 93 years ago).

What city is Akaki Tsereteli State University in?

Akaki Tsereteli State University operates from Kutaisi, Georgia.

Is Akaki Tsereteli State University a public or private institution?

Akaki Tsereteli State University operates as a public institution.

How big is Akaki Tsereteli State University's student body?

Akaki Tsereteli State University serves approximately 10,000-14,999 students.

What programmes are available at Akaki Tsereteli State University?

Akaki Tsereteli State University offers doctoral programmes.

What is Akaki Tsereteli State University's academic structure?

Akaki Tsereteli State University is organised into 9 academic units across its disciplines.

Is Akaki Tsereteli State University officially recognised?

Akaki Tsereteli State University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia; National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement.

Where can I learn more about Akaki Tsereteli State University?

Akaki Tsereteli State University's official website is atsu.edu.ge.

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Members of International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)

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