Georgia provides remarkable opportunities for international aspirants. It’s a beautiful country with a luscious environment captivating a large number of overseas students. Infinite students from all over the world fantasize to study in top European countries and Georgia is one of them. Georgia provides a healthy environment to live in. Its education system is accredited by international standards and therefore, international students find it a worthy place to study and live in. Affordability is the main concern of Indian parents for sending their children to study abroad. Georgia, Ukraine, and Russia are some of the alternatives which provide quality education at affordable rates. This is the attribute through which Georgia has differentiated itself from other countries. The cost of education in Georgia comprises the following expenses majorly:

1. TUITION FEES

The major expense you will be incurring is the tuition fees that you are obliged to pay to the university. While the most expensive university in Georgia is Emory University having tuition fees of $53,804. The least expensive prestigious college in Georgia is South Georgia State College having tuition fees of $3,360.

Most affordable universities 

1. Georgian Technical University

2. Shota Rustaveli State University

3. Tbilisi State Academy of Arts

4. Shota Rustaveli Theater and Georgia State Film University

5. Tbilisi State Medical University

6. The Agricultural University of Georgia

7. Caucasus University

8. Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)

9. International Black Sea University

2. ACCOMMODATION COST

Two types of accommodation facilities are available for overseas students: 

On-campus accommodation in a dormitory or college apartments, the average cost of which is $13,985. 

Off-campus accommodation in an apartment, the average cost of which is $13,651.

3. TRANSPORTATION COST

The transport system of Georgia is quite reliable having metro connectivity covering enough portions. Traveling expenses through the metro will cost you around $0.07. A taxi will cost you $2 for 7km. Taxi services in Georgia are provided by Taxify and Yandex. So, it’s quite affordable for every student.

4. LIVING COST

Living expenses are incurred for meeting your primary necessities. To save yourself from unwanted expenses, you have to make sure that you are not prodigal. We recommend maintaining a record of where you are spending and try to minimize them.

1. Books and supplies: Purchasing books is a necessity for you. It is estimated that for undergraduate courses, you might have to spend around $1,452. 

2. Water, light, and Sanitation: these are the mandatory bills you are required to pay. The estimated expense for the same is $14.26.

3. Internet Charges: The Internet is also counted as a basic necessity nowadays. You need to spend at least $11.67 per month.

4. Food and eatables: Everyone wants to try and explore different restaurants and food in a new country. Although, food is cheaper in Georgia. So, restaurants offer gourmet feasts at affordable prices. For instance, the cost of 1kg potato is $0.60 and that of bread is $0.40.

5. Personal Expenses: these expenses will vary according to your lifestyle. More frequently you will go for dining out or purchase shoes or clothes or anything else, your expenses will increase.