Authorization

The authorization of a higher education institution is an obligatory external mechanism for ensuring the quality of higher education provided by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, in order to obtain the status of a higher education institution and carry out educational activities.

During the authorization process, the activities of the university are evaluated according to pre-established authorization standards, to ascertain whether the university meets these standards. Authorization is carried out by a visit from the authorities concerned. After the evaluation, the relevant decision is made by the Authorization Board to issue a consent on authorization or to refuse it. Authorization is granted to universities for a period of six years. Detailed information on the process and standards can be found on the Center's website.

Tbilisi State University underwent the authorization process in 2018, which was granted authorization for six years (see Authorization Decision N53 27.08.2018). In 2019, the university submitted an application to the Center to increase the number of students, which was approved by the Authorization Board (see the decision).

In 2022, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University was evaluated by the European University Association Institutional Evaluation Program (EUA IEP) evaluation team. The external evaluation by the EUA IEP is an important factor in the international recognition of the university. The changes initiated by the evaluation process will give impetus to the further development of the university. The university may use the IEP Evaluation logo on its website and other information products, as well as in the graduate diploma supplement, for the next 5 years. The Institutional Evaluation Program (IEP) of the European University Association (EUA) is a full member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and is included in the European Register for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (EQAR).

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