Nursing
Program Overview
Nursing at University Of Georgia is an English-taught bachelors degree program designed to build current academic knowledge, applied skills, professional judgment, and readiness for employment or further study. The curriculum combines core study with research, practical learning, and a final integrative component.
Goals, Outcomes & Methods
Health assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, adult and community nursing, maternal and child health, mental health, evidence-based practice, ethics, and supervised placements.
Knowledge and understanding Describes, explains, and reviews the theoretical foundations of nursing practice, including Human Anatomy-physiology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacology, social psychology, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, maternal and child care, geriatrics, and psychiatry. Identifies and describes the stages of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation). Describes, explains, and reviews the purpose and rules of nursing interventions; explains the importance of performing them in accordance with protocols. Demonstrates knowledge of the core principles of health promotion and maintenance. Describes, explains, and reviews modern medical technologies and methods used in nursing practice. Discusses the principles of research related to nursing care problems. Evaluates, defines and selects, as needed, the principles of management of difficult and problematic/critical (including conflict) situations. Discusses the importance of preventive, diagnostic, treatment-rehabilitation and palliative measures at the individual and population levels. Understands nurse’s functions and responsibilities in delivery of health services. Understands, describes and interprets relationships between theoretical aspects of nursing. Analyzes the influence of political and social contexts on healthcare delivery. Explains the necessity of providing patients with complete, objective, and timely information. Describes the importance of health teams in conducting a nursing process. Skills Applies the Nursing Assessment method and nursing theories in practice; Performs nursing manipulations and procedures; Administers medications safely. Maintains nursing documentation; Manages nursing services using appropriate medical technologies and methods. Applies principles of patient advocacy and confidentiality in practice. Investigates, defines, and analyzes data and information necessary for solving specific clinical (including ethical) problems using standard and specific nursing methods and presents findings as conclusions. Analyzes collaborative work with patients and families. Studies, compares, and evaluates individual and population health determinants using situational analysis. Analyzes the situations associated with various ethical and medical care issues. Within their competency, assesses the health status of individuals, populations, and specific target groups (by age, gender, ethnicity, diagnosis, or social status). Develops professional records (reports, recommendations) to address issues related to nursing care. Delivers detailed written and oral reports on health system and nursing-related topics to healthcare professionals and staff. Communicates and educates patients, family members, and the public, including those with communication difficulties, in both oral and written forms. Responsibility and autonomy Evaluates their own learning process within various areas of nursing practice (including therapeutic, surgical, pediatric, and geriatric) and identifies further learning needs. Ensures protection of the rights of patients and medical staff by considering professional, ethical and legal (both local and international) norms and strives to implement them in nursing practice. Discusses and considers the emotional, social, psychological, moral, and physical conditions of patients and their families as essential components of effective nursing care.
Lectures, seminars, guided discussion, case and problem-based learning, individual and group assignments, presentations, practical or laboratory sessions, independent study, digital learning resources, and project or research supervision.
Program Structure & Plan
Program includes 240 credits, consisting of 228 ECTS of core subjects, of which Georgian Leanguige is mandatory foreign language for international students, and English - is a mandatory foreign language for Georgian students, and 12 ECTS of electives, which the student chooses from offered 24 ECTS.
Tuition & Fees
| Fee Type | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Fees | |||||
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Tuition Fee
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4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 16,000 |
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Application Fee
Institute-wide · one-time payment
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170 | — | — | — | 170 |
| Living & Accommodation | |||||
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Accommodation
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3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 14,000 |
| Grand Total | 7,670 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 30,170 |
No scholarships are currently available for this program.
Who Should Apply
The program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, communication skills, leadership, and teamwork. Students are trained to assess patient needs, develop care plans, provide nursing interventions, promote health and wellness, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Upon graduation, students are equipped to pursue professional careers in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, rehabilitation facilities, long term care institutions, public health organizations, and other healthcare settings. The program also provides a strong foundation for advanced studies and specialization within the field of nursing.
Admission Requirements
Passport, Passport-size photo, Academic transcript, Diploma / certificate
Required Documents
Career Prospects
Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Nurse Community Health Nurse Pediatric Nurse Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Geriatric Nurse Critical Care Nurse
University Accreditation & Recognition
Institutionally authorised by Georgia’s NCEQE, with authorisation recorded from July 2021 to July 2027. NCEQE Individual academic programs receive accreditation through the Georgian national system. NCEQE records include accredited English-language and Georgian-language programs offered by UG. NCEQE Medical-program accreditation is conducted by NCEQE, whose recognition by WFME remains valid until October 2028.
Program Accreditation & Recognition
Program offered within University Of Georgia's authorized higher-education framework. Applicants should verify the current program-level accreditation status and any profession-specific recognition with the university and relevant regulator.
General Information
The program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, communication skills, leadership, and teamwork. Students are trained to assess patient needs, develop care plans, provide nursing interventions, promote health and wellness, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Upon graduation, students are equipped to pursue professional careers in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, rehabilitation facilities, long term care institutions, public health organizations, and other healthcare settings. The program also provides a strong foundation for advanced studies and specialization within the field of nursing.
Students who require a visa to study at an authorized Georgian institution normally apply for a D3 immigration visa. The correct entry route depends on citizenship and legal residence, so applicants must check Georgia’s eConsul eligibility tool and the responsible embassy before applying. Students staying long term may also need a study residence permit after arrival.
Signed D3 visa application and e-application report
Valid passport or travel document
Proof of legal residence in the country of application where required
Admission letter from an authorized Georgian university
Georgian Ministry of Education acceptance or enrolment order where required
Proof that the university and programme are authorized or accredited where requested
Proof of financial means such as a support letter or recent bank statements
Proof of accommodation in Georgia
Travel and health insurance covering the visa period
Biometric photograph
Visa fee payment receipt
Any entry permit or additional evidence required by the responsible Georgian consulate
For applicants under 18: parental passport copies and consent letter
10-30 days
20-100
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