Data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) reported that Georgia’s higher education system continued to grow in the 2025/2026 academic year, with rising student enrollment, an increase in foreign students and more graduates.
At the start of the 2025/2026 academic year, 64 higher education institutions were operating in Georgia. Of these, 19 were state universities and 45 were private institutions.
Nearly two-thirds (64.1%) of all higher education institutions are located in Tbilisi, showing the capital’s dominant role in the country’s academic landscape.
Georgian universities admitted 58,600 new students for the 2025/2026 academic year, a 8% increase compared to the previous year.
- 31,500 students enrolled in state universities
- 27,000 students enrolled in private institutions
The total number of students in higher education reached 195,400, marking a 4.1% increase year-on-year. Of the total student population:
- 3% study at state universities
- 7% attend private institutions
- 1% are women
- 9% are men
In 2025, 32,500 students graduated from higher education institutions, 9.9% more than in the previous year.
Among graduates:
- 8% were women
- 2% were men
The number of graduates from state universities exceeded those from private institutions by 12.7%.
Meanwhile, universities employed 12,200 academic staff members, representing a 6.2% increase compared to the previous year.
The number of international students studying in Georgia rose significantly. Foreign student enrollment reached 44,400, reflecting a 19.7% increase year-on-year, further strengthening Georgia’s position as a regional education hub.
In 2025, 720 doctoral candidates were admitted to universities, a 2.9% increase compared to the previous year. The total number of PhD students stood at 3,025, up 0.1%.
However, the number of doctoral graduates declined by 16% year-on-year, totaling 368 individuals.
The latest data indicate steady expansion in Georgia’s higher education sector, with growth in enrollment, internationalization and academic staffing.
