European University Tbilisi

What European University Tbilisi does

European University Tbilisi is a private higher education institution founded in 2012 in Tbilisi, Georgia, operating across five campus buildings and serving 4,000+ students through five faculties: Law/Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Business and Technology, and Dentistry. Programs are delivered in both Georgian and English languages, with international programs (Medicine at $6,500/year, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine at $5,500/year, Computer Science at $4,500/year) priced in USD and domestic programs in GEL with flexible installment plans. The university's core differentiation rests on owned clinical infrastructure: Jo Ann University Hospital, St. Michael's University Hospital, and EU Dent dental clinic provide integrated hands-on clinical training, supported by 50+ external clinical bases and specialized equipment including Georgia's only 3D veterinary anatomy table, medical VR goggles, and simulation centers. Technology platforms include the EUBase student information system and EuPay payment processing portal; the institution maintains EBSCO scientific database access and university-wide plagiarism detection.

The go-to-market model operates through dual channels: Georgian citizens enter via the national unified exam system (priority code 171), while international students apply through a dedicated admissions office handling online applications, remote English testing, document verification, and visa sponsorship, supplemented by authorized education consultants in source countries. The university participates in Erasmus+ KA171 mobility programs with 26+ European partners and holds 115 international memoranda of cooperation. Regulatory standing is anchored by WFME medical program recognition, ENIC-NARIC and WDOMS listings, and memberships in AMEE, EAIE, EUA, AMSE, ADEE, ACM, and ELFA. The university was the first Georgian institution to join European Horizons and the only private Georgian university listed in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026. Revenue derives from three streams: tuition (Georgian-language programs), tuition (English-language international programs), and clinical services from owned hospitals and dental clinic. The institution is privately held by founder Lasha Kandelakishvili, with no disclosed VC or PE backing.

Name

European University Tbilisi

Legal name

შპს ევროპის უნივერსიტეტი

Website

https://eu.edu.ge

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

European University Tbilisi is a private Georgian higher education institution founded in 2012, serving 4,000+ students across five faculties in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, and business/technology, with a primary focus on recruiting international students into English-language medical and STEM programs via owned university hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Medical university programs
• International student recruitment
• Clinical training facilities
• Veterinary medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tbilisi

HQ country

Georgia

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - International English-Language Programs: Annual tuition revenue from international students enrolled in English-language programs (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Computer Science). Programs charged in USD with annual billing.
2. Tuition Fees - Georgian-Language Programs: Annual tuition from Georgian students on both single-cycle and bachelor's programs across all five faculties. Flexible payment plans offered including individual installment schedules.
3. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue from own healthcare facilities including Jo Ann University Hospital, St. Michael's University Hospital, EU Dent dental clinic. Students conduct clinical practice in these facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

European University Tbilisi provides private higher education services across five faculties (Law, Humanities and Social Sciences; Medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Business and Technology; Dentistry) in both Georgian and English languages. It delivers degree programs from bachelor's through integrated master's and single-cycle degrees, supported by university-owned hospitals (Jo Ann University Hospital, St. Michael's University Hospital) and a dental clinic (EU Dent) for clinical practice, and technology facilities including EU Lab, simulation centers, and a 3D veterinary anatomy table.

Product overview

European University Tbilisi operates as a higher education institution with five faculties (Law/Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Business and Technology, Dentistry) offering both Georgian and English-language programs. The university provides educational services alongside internal technology platforms including EUBase (student information system) and EuPay (payment processing). The institution owns clinical facilities for practical training: EU Dent dental clinic, Jo Ann University Hospital, St. Michael's University Hospital, and operates specialized facilities including EU Lab technology laboratory, simulation centers, and veterinary 3D anatomy equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Programs Degree programs in law, humanities, and social sciences featuring simulation centers for practical work. Available in Georgian and English languages for students seeking European-standard education in legal and social fields.
• Faculty of Medicine Programs 6-year Diploma in Medicine (MD equivalent, 360 credits) with WFME accreditation enabling USMLE eligibility. Features 50+ clinical bases and practice at Jo Ann University Hospital and St. Michael's University Hospital. Tuition: $6,500 USD per year for English-language program.
• Veterinary Medicine Faculty Programs 5-year integrated Master's in Veterinary Medicine (English language) qualifying graduates as Master of Veterinary Medicine. Features modern labs and Georgia's only 3D anatomy table for veterinary education. Tuition: $5,500 USD per year.
• Business and Technology Faculty Programs 4-year Computer Science bachelor's (240 credits, $4,500 USD per year) and other business/technology programs. Features the EU Lab technology laboratory and connections to Harvard Business Publishing for case study resources.
• Faculty of Dentistry Programs 5-year Diploma in Dentistry (300 credits) with clinical practice at the university-owned EU Dent dental clinic. Tuition: $5,500 USD per year for English-language program. Qualifies graduates as Diploma Dentist.
• EUBase (eUNIS) Student Information System Electronic academic management system used for course registration, academic records, and student self-service, accessible to enrolled students and academic staff.
• EuPay Online Payment Platform Online payment platform for tuition and fees processing, supporting flexible payment plans including annual, per-semester, or customized installment options.
• Jo Ann University Hospital Clinical Services University-owned multi-profile hospital specializing in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects, which also serves as the clinical practice base for medical students and provides clinical services revenue to the university.
• EU Dent Dental Clinic Services University-owned dental clinic where dentistry students complete practical training and where patients receive dental services, contributing to clinical services revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% graduate employment rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Georgian Advocates AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Memorandum of understanding signed for student internship and employment pathways. Advocates association chairperson visited university in April 2026.
• Harvard Business PublishingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and Technology faculty maintains close contact with Harvard Business Publishing for educational content and case study resources.
• ENIC-NARICcoreOthersListed in the ENIC-NARIC database (joint initiative of European Commission, Council of Europe, and UNESCO) enabling recognition of qualifications across Europe, US, Russia, Turkey, Israel, and New Zealand.
• World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)coreOthersMedical Faculty listed in WDOMS (joint WFME-FAIMER initiative), the primary global database of accredited medical schools.
• Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional member. AMEE covers 90 countries and 5 continents, promoting international medical education development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• European Association for International Education (EAIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since 1989. EAIE serves as Europe's expert hub for internationalization of higher education.
• European University Association (EUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual associated member. EUA encompasses over 800 universities across 48 European countries and influences EU higher education, research, and innovation policy.
• Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Medicine is an institutional member of AMSE, the leading organization for medical school associations in Europe.
• Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Dentistry is an institutional member of ADEE (founded 1975) for dental education advancement.
• European Law Faculties Association (ELFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences is a member of ELFA for legal education standards and European network.
• European HorizonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity was the first higher education institution in Georgia to establish European Horizons, a transatlantic student-led policy think-tank.
• Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health visited European University in July 2026 for academic collaboration.
• University of Tuscia (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDean of Business and Technology faculty participated in the 7th International Week at University of Tuscia, Italy.
• Sakarya University (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSakarya University representative visited European University for academic collaboration.
• University of Malaga (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor from University of Malaga conducted a public lecture at European University. Ongoing exchange program.
• European Humanities University (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVice-rectors visited European Humanities University in Lithuania for work exchange.
• European Central UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint online course 'Quantitative Data Processing in SPSS' delivered for staff of both institutions.
• Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinner of Shota Rustaveli Foundation grants for scientific research projects.
• European Union (Erasmus+ Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull Erasmus+ KA171 funding for student and staff mobility to European partner universities. Active participation in Erasmus+ bilateral agreements with 26+ European universities.
• Georgia's Occupied Territories IDPs and Refugees AgencyminorOthersMemorandum signed in 2015 providing 20% tuition scholarship for students from occupied territories of Georgia.
• Ministry of Defense of GeorgiaminorOthersMemorandum signed in 2020 providing 20% tuition scholarship for military service family members.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BAU International University, Batumi: Private university in Batumi, Georgia, with English-language medical and health science programs for international students. Direct competitor in Georgian private international medical education market with comparable recruitment model.
• University of Georgia (Tbilisi): Private Georgian university with international student programs across multiple faculties including health sciences. Comparable as private Georgian higher education institution with English-language international offerings.
• Caucasus International University: Private university in Tbilisi offering English-language medical, dental, and other programs to international students. Comparable business model and target market — private Georgian higher education institution competing for international student tuition.
• David Tvildiani Medical University: Private medical school in Tbilisi, Georgia, also offering English-language MD programs targeting international students (especially from India). Direct competitor in the same Georgian private medical education market with overlapping WFME-aligned value proposition.
• New Vision University: Private medical university in Tbilisi with English-language MD programs targeting international students. Direct competitor in same niche with comparable WFME-aligned international medical education offering.
• Georgian National University SEU: Private university in Tbilisi offering multi-faculty programs including medicine with English-language tracks. Comparable private Georgian institution competing for international student enrollment across similar program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Tbilisi State Medical University: Public medical university in Tbilisi with international English-language medical programs and longer history. Operates in same market and offers comparable international student recruitment, but as public incumbent with broader portfolio and lower tuition structure.
• St. George's University (Grenada): Established private international medical school in the Caribbean with English-language MD programs targeting primarily US/Canadian students. Broader incumbent in international medical education with longer operating history and USMLE pipeline track record.

Regional players

• Akaki Tsereteli State University: Public university in Kutaisi, Georgia, offering multi-faculty programs. Comparable Georgian higher education institution but primarily domestic-focused with less developed international student pipeline.

Emerging players

• AMA School of Medicine: Private medical school in the Philippines offering English-language MD programs to international students at affordable tuition. Comparable low-cost international medical education business model targeting similar source markets (India, Southeast Asia).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about European University Tbilisi