Ranking Overview

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is Georgia's most visible public university in major global ranking tables. For 2026, it appears in both QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Current Ranking Snapshot

Ranking body	Latest available position
QS World University Rankings 2026	#951-1000
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026	1501+
THE Physical Sciences 2026	1251+
THE Social Sciences 2026	1001+
EduRank 2026	#1 in Georgia, #1342 globally

What The Rankings Mean

TSU's ranking profile is strongest as a national leader and regional public research university. Students should read the rankings as evidence of broad institutional recognition, not as a guarantee that every department has the same international strength.

For students choosing between programmes, the subject fit matters. TSU has visible research activity in physics, chemistry, mathematics, social sciences, law, humanities and medicine, but applicants should compare the exact faculty, teaching language and career outcomes.

Recognition And Quality Signals

TSU's quality signals include:

• Founded in 1918 as the first national university in the Caucasus
• Large public research profile with multiple faculties and research institutes
• Around 200 local and international scientific grant projects reported by TSU in institutional materials
• Erasmus+, Horizon-linked activity and bilateral partnerships with foreign universities
• Strong national visibility as a Georgian public university

Ranking Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students applying for the September 2026 intake should compare TSU using:

• Official programme accreditation and language of instruction
• Faculty-level tuition, not only general university fees
• English-test and interview requirements
• Clinical exposure for medicine or dentistry
• Research supervision fit for master's and PhD students
• Living costs and housing access in Tbilisi

If the goal is a recognised Georgian public university with capital-city access, TSU's ranking story is solid. If the goal is a top global brand name, students should compare it with higher-ranked European, UK, Canadian or Australian options before deciding.