About Us :
“At TOU, we are a people of purpose. We are committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as
they could be.” Established in 2002, Tbilisi Open University (TOU) is highly ranked institution offering bachelors, masters and one step medical
programs through its 4 schools and multiple degree courses. At TOU we create opportunities for our students to make the most of their
student life - providing the people, places and programs that support their growth, wellness and success both within and outside of the
classroom – at TOU and in the world beyond. Recently TOU's advantages have been added to the ultramodern new campus in the center
of the city that is perfectly equipped with both scientific and technical as well as security. Absolute compliance with infrastructure is highly
qualified academic staff. Students have the opportunity to practice in private and public organizations.
University cares about their employment. TOU is one of the fastest growing university on the market with around 400 staff and more than
1500 students a considerable part of whom come from outside Georgia. Diversity, student-centered environment and top notch quality
education led university to be ranked at the highest level by students and alumni in 2016. The new state-of-the-art building and facilities
supports University’s vision to be the leading university for creative and professional practice inspired by innovation and enquiry. This
modern, vibrant learning environment houses superb facilities, including science labs, subject specific classrooms equipped with the latest
teaching technology, student workspaces, conference rooms and simulation labs. There is a library of the highest standards with an access
to the high impact publications that gives students and faculty access to any kind of literature they wish both on and off campus.
Our research helps solve social, economic and business challenges the world is facing today and into the future. The aim of the research
center at TOU is to provide research leadership to our students and faculty by building and providing sufficient support to enhance research
capacity and to develop networks of researchers in the field of the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally. At TOU
we're passionate about helping our students and alumni to achieve their career goals. Our Career Development Center is readily available
to assists all students and alumni in the development of career education, career identification and search, and pursuit of employment
opportunities commensurate with formal academic pursuits. TOU maintains partnerships with leading businesses and organizations to
provide students with a highly regarded professional education. Programs at TOU are designed in partnership with employers in the fields
of law, business, finance and health. Practice Based Learning model adopted by TOU allows students to gain real world business experience
and provides an opportunity to master the components gained through classroom studies and transfer it into practice. In partnership
with our member institutions, we’re able to send and receive students and academics to and from our partner universities around the world
to be connected to high-quality, academic programs. At TOU we use our teaching and research activities to participate in international
networks, in order to strengthen our role as a creative hub in the international knowledge and innovation web.
Thanks to our wide international institutional collaboration with preferred partners both regionally and beyond, we are able both to attract
foreign students, researchers and professors and to offer our own students and scholars a foreign experience. In addition, students can
choose to join one of the Student Clubs or events organized by the university or come up with their own idea on a new one and deliver it
to the students self-governance for consideration. There are various Student’s Clubs at TOU offering anything from sports to literature and
a numerous ongoing events and activities to make this journey the most remarkable period of the students' life. Our distinctive experience
helps graduates become well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professionals – making a positive impact across the globe. We are not
content to rest at TOU. We aspire to solve grand challenges, and in doing so, to propel TOU to the very top tier of private universities.
Mission and Vision :
The vision of the Tbilisi Open University is to establish a favorable conditions
for the development of quality education, scientific research and
professional skills that are demanded and competitive at both local and
international markets.
The mission of the Tbilisi Open University is to equip students with the
practical and intellectual skills that are in accordance with the latest trends
of the international labor market by providing newest teaching methodologies,
favorable research conditions and assistance in development of
practical skills.
By creating a multicultural and democratic climate in the university, to
inspire development of a person with high civic responsibility, critical and
creative thinking.
Values :
Openness:
Openness of students, academic staff and administration for new ideas,
innovations and changes.
Involvement:
Making decisions with the maximum involvement and participation of
students and academic staff.
Internationalization:
Orientation and operation on International Standards of Higher Education
Progressiveness:
Introduction of modern techniques and approaches in learning, research
and organizational development.
History :
Tbilisi Open University was founded in 2002 under a name of Georgian Tax Academy by a leading scientists and experts in the field. In
2012 due to market dynamics, new management strategy and vision, university acquired its present name Tbilisi Open University. This
transformation has been predated by a number of circumstances such as growing popularity of our quality education, high employment
rate of our graduates and increased demand for new programs on the market.
Just under 20 years of its existence TOU proved to be the fastest growing institution on the market while transforming from a small size
teaching establishment with just 2 faculties into the full spectrum University with 4 schools and a numerous degree programs. Today TOU
is a vibrant intellectual community known for its cutting-edge research and the expansive scope of expertise, consisting of nearly 400 faculty
members and visiting professors and strong cohorts of graduate and undergraduate students employed in public and private sector.
Recent years have seen major changes in structure and development of the university. By establishing solid partnerships with number of
international universities and adopting the best of their practice, TOU transformed into the most innovative and vibrant university in the
region. Establishment of new departments and research centers such as: TOU Scientific Research Center, Center of Law and Economics,
in line with hosting numerous international conferences and public events have attracted many high profile scientists, writers, journalists
and politicians to TOU.
TOU campus has continued to develop over the years with establishing a presence at the University street, in the central part of the city.
The new 15.000 sq meter academic building designed by leading architects and equipped with state of the art facilities, opened its doors
to students and faculty in 2017. TOU continues to move forward as one of the leading universities in the country, building upon its distinctive
history, unique values and commitment to the local and global community.
Some of the Key aspects of the Strategic Development Plan include:
To satisfy Business, Private Sector and State demands on Qualified Specialists and
Scientific staff.
To provide conditions that will facilitate students, academics and graduates to adapt to the
changing educational environment.
To attract and retain highly qualified academic personnel
Considering the principles of universal quality management for the improvement of
academic, scientific, research, economic and financial activities.
Solve quality problems on a systematic basis
Development of management system based on international standards.
Development of social programs.
Improvement, development and expansion of infrastructure.
Exchange Programs:
As a trusted educational community, we are committed to helping students overcome the financial and academic barriers to
study abroad. In partnership with our member institutions, we’re able to send and receive students to and from our partner
universities around the world to be connected to high-quality, academic programs.
As a registered student of the Tbilisi Open University, students have the right to expect that a period of study with an exchange
partner is of equivalent level, standard and quality as they could expect if taking that period of study here. A number of safeguards
are necessary to ensure the overall quality of the student experience abroad as well as the level and amount of credit.
A student exchange program offers students the opportunity of spending their second or third year at another University allowing
them to broaden their horizons and experience a different academic environment.
Tbilisi Open University uses its teaching and research activities to participate in international networks, in order to strengthen
its role as a creative hub in the international knowledge and innovation web. Thanks to its wide international institutional collaboration
with preferred partners both regionally and beyond, Tbilisi Open University is able both to attract foreign students,
researchers and professors and to offer its own students and scholars a foreign experience.
Library :
Library at TOU provides all necessary support and guidance to its users according to their needs and requirements. It equips
students and faculty with learning and research materials and when necessary, provides consultations on `search methodology.
TOU Library is equipped with more than 15.000 copies of books and resources that are available both electronically and
as a hard copy. These cover all fields taught at the university including: business and economy, law, medicine, social sciences
and humanities etc.
During the orientation week the library provides trainings to its staff and students on library resources, search terms and methods,
library rules and regulations. Alumni are welcome to use the TOU Library’s printed collections - on a reference basis or to
borrow - free of charge. There are also internet-connected PCs allocated to alumni, providing access to certain online journals
(remote journal access for alumni is unavailable under current licencing agreements).
As a trusted educational community, we are committed to helping students overcome the financial and academic barriers to
study abroad. In partnership with our member institutions, we’re able to send and receive students to and from our partner
universities around the world to be connected to high-quality, academic programs.
As a registered student of the Tbilisi Open University, students have the right to expect that a period of study with an exchange
partner is of equivalent level, standard and quality as they could expect if taking that period of study here. A number of safeguards
are necessary to ensure the overall quality of the student experience abroad as well as the level and amount of credit.
A student exchange program offers students the opportunity of spending their second or third year at another University allowing
them to broaden their horizons and experience a different academic environment.
Tbilisi Open University uses its teaching and research activities to participate in international networks, in order to strengthen
its role as a creative hub in the international knowledge and innovation web. Thanks to its wide international institutional collaboration
with preferred partners both regionally and beyond, Tbilisi Open University is able both to attract foreign students,
researchers and professors and to offer its own students and scholars a foreign experience.
School of Humanities and Social Science
Bachelor of English Philology
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Bachelor of International Relations
Master of International Relations
School of Law
Masters in Private/Business Law
Master in Criminal Law
Bachelor in Law
School of Business and Engineering
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism
Transport and Logistics Management
School of Medicine
Medicine
Educational Program of Stomatology is focused on ensuring
gaining of the competencies, necessary for the doctor in medicine,
implementation of which is possible based on the
synthesis of knowledge and practical skills acquired through
learning of the program’s various components in accordance
with the national framework of a higher education qualification.
The program structure is in line with the labor market requirements
for the Medical Doctor. The Medical Doctor is prepared
through the field learning components, the program offers
students opportunity to obtain the knowledge in general competencies.
The program also includes the university training
courses (mandatory and optional), contributing to the activities
of the Medical Doctor. Components of the program for Medical
Doctor is aimed at achieving the objectives of the program
and formation of the competent Medical Doctor as a result of
studies.
Degree :
Medical Doctor
Credits/Duration of the course
360 ECTS/12 semesters
(each semester consists of 20 weeks)
Admission Criteria
Admission is based on the results of the unified national exams for Georgian nationals, as well as foreign citizen compliance
with other rules established by law of Georgia.
As part of the admission process foreign citizens are tested in English language through recorded skype interview and also
tested in natural sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in which the person has to overcome a minimum competency level.
Teaching Language
English
Learning Outcomes
Program objectives and learning outcomes in the courses are achieved through the lectures (classical and interactive), group
work, practical sessions, as well as the student's independent work.
The lectures are focused on the outlining of the basic provisions of the discussion topics, formulation of substantiated issues
and their critical analysis. Group work / practice sessions are intended to deepen the knowledge acquired at the lectures and
their practical application. In the teaching and learning process both verbal and written methods are used, students working
in groups and individually.
Dentistry:
Educational Program of Stomatology is focused on ensuring gaining of the competencies, necessary for the doctor in dentistry,
implementation of which is possible based on the synthesis of knowledge and practical skills acquired through learning of
the program’s various components in accordance with the national framework of a higher education qualification.
The program offers students opportunity to obtain the knowledge in general competencies and gain practical skills. The
program also includes the university training courses (mandatory and elective), contributing to the doctor in stomatology
course. Components of the program aims at achieving the objectives of the program and formation of the competent doctor
of stomatology as a result of studies.
Degree
Doctor in Dentistry
Credits/Duration of the course
300 ECTS/10 semesters (each semester consists of 20 weeks)
Admission Criteria
Admission is based on the results of the unified national exams for Georgian nationals, as well as foreign citizen compliance
with other rules established by law of Georgia. As part of the admission process foreign citizens are tested in English language
through recorded skype interview and also tested in natural sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in which the person has
to overcome a minimum competency level.
Teaching Language
English
Learning Outcomes
Program objectives and learning outcomes in the courses are achieved through the lectures (classical and interactive), group
work, practical sessions, as well as the student's independent work.
The lectures are focused on the outlining of the basic provisions of the discussion topics, formulation of substantiated issues
and their critical analysis. Group work / practice sessions are intended to deepen the knowledge acquired at the lectures and
their practical application.
In the teaching and learning process both verbal and written methods are used, students working in groups and individually.
Student Life :
Student Self-Governance
From their first day at the TOU, students become part of a strong residential
community based on student self-governance, an experience that builds
knowledge, character, and independence.
Self-governance means that students have significant freedom to develop their
talents and make decisions that matter to University life. With that freedom
come high expectations of responsibility. Students are expected to hold themselves
and their peers to high standards inside and outside the classroom, and
to engage ethically in their local, national, and international communities.
Preparing students for global citizenship relies on the high expectations and
levels of responsibility that come from student self-governance, a combination
that makes the TOU undergraduate experience unique. Within the framework
of student self-governance, students have the latitude to be creative, assume
ownership, develop leadership, take risks, and learn from their mistakes. At the
same time, the University provides support and guidance.
Student Clubs
We create opportunities for TOU students to make the most of their student life, providing the people, places and programs
that support their growth, wellness and success both within and outside of the classroom – at TOU and in the world beyond.
As a student you can choose to join one of the Student Clubs or events organized by the university or come up with your
own idea on a new one and deliver it to the students self-governance for consideration.
• Literature Club
TOU Literature Club provides opportunities for students to share their writing, discuss books and literary works, and attend
various events related to literature and creative writing. The club hosts several events each semester led by a panel of experts,
writers and students.
Our mission is to create a fun, inclusive, and stimulating atmosphere, where TOU students of all majors share their love of
literature, and improve their own reading and writing at literary readings, conferences, discussion and conversation that cross
disciplines and reach out to the global community.
• Discussions Club
TOU Discussion club gives an opportunity to students to master their speech and ability to present in front of big audience.
During the club gathering a selected group of students act as a panel, and the remaining club members act as the audience.
The panel informally discusses selected questions. A panel leader is chosen and he/she summarizes the panel discussion
and opens discussion to the audience.
• Sports Club
Joining a sports club at TOU gives an opportunity to train, compete and socialize with other club members. The TOU Sports
Club is open to all TOU students and currently has Basketball, Football and Volleyball teams that compete at local, regional
and national levels.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Our programs in Medicine taught in English are created with the best of both American and European academic curricula and
are offered to students from all around the world.
International students will be reassured to learn that we have a diverse and multicultural study environment with students from
various countries. You will be part of this rich community and surrounded by students who prioritize professional study and
their career.
Our links with leading healthcare organizations allow us to provide students with a highly regarded professional education. Our
programs are designed in partnership with employers and respected professionals in the fields of healthcare and medicine.
Our tutors, most of whom have real-world practitioner experience, not only equip students with the practical skills and
academic knowledge, but also have the competitive edge to make us to stand out.
Our campus is located within the best area of Tbilisi, offering easy transport links to move around the city. We are proud of our
integrated, multicultural community and welcome students from all over the world.
TOU ALUMNI
The Tbilisi Open University Alumni Association is dedicated to forging and preserving lifelong relationships with alumni,
students and the community.
TOU Alumni Association provides ways for alumni to connect with one another, engage in fun and rewarding activities, foster
education and advance their careers. Since its founding, the association has become an integral part of the University
campus community and acts as a bridge to local, national and international communities.
Fellow alumni can offer career opportunities and open doors to each others future. Members of Alumni Association exchange
ideas and career opportunities and enjoy a long list of other benefits. Recent graduates have a great market source at their
disposal when searching for career opportunities. Executives looking for staff already have an idea of the quality of education
that their candidate has received. For new entrepreneurs, the association opens up a potential network of professionals who
share the same values and principles, which generates trust from the beginning.
The TOU Alumni Association in partnership with Career Development Center holds regular networking events, presentations,
talks and seminars designed to further-promote connections between alumni who are active members of the public services
and business community.
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