Recognition of education obtained abroad is carried out by the National Center for the Advancement of Quality in Education (NCEQE).

The purpose of the recognition procedure is to verify the authenticity of educational documents issued by foreign educational institutions and to determine the correspondence of the qualifications reflected in the document or the learning outcomes achieved during the study period with the qualifications existing in Georgia.

In certain cases, the home university may serve as an intermediary between the NCEQE and the student; however, the specific arrangements may vary depending on the institution. Please consult with the relevant office at your home university to confirm whether such support can be provided. 

The credit recognition applies to mobility projects including but not limited to International Credit Mobility (ICM).

Recognition Scope

Recognition applies to the following levels of education:

• General Education

• Vocational Education

• Higher Education

Recognition does not apply to the following levels of education:

• Preschool education (kindergarten);

• Residency programs (post-medical education);

• Education acquired within exchange programmes implemented by Georgian educational institutions upon the permission of the Center.

Required Documentation

Applicants must submit the following documentation to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement in Georgia.

1. Application form (application form); 

2. A copy of the applicant’s identity card (in case of foreign citizens, the notarized translation of the copy of Passport).
   
   

3. In case of submission of the application by another person, a document confirming the authority (power of attorney);
   
   

4. In case of application submitted by a parent, a notarized copy of the birth certificate of the minor child;
   
   

5. A notarized translation of a copy of an educational document; the educational document submitted when requesting recognition of higher education must contain information on the form of obtaining higher education abroad. 

6. Receipt confirming payment of the fee. 

7. A conclusion from the receiving educational institution regarding the relevance of the education received during the period of study abroad;
   
   

For more detailed information on applicable fees, submission methods, processing timelines, fee reductions, and payment requisites, please refer to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement website.