Bachelor's degree · Tbilisi, Georgia

Electronic & Communication Engineering

This is a four-year bachelor's degree in electronic and communication engineering, taught entirely in English at the University of Georgia in Tbilisi, covering everything from analogue circuit design and digital electronics to signal processing, antennas and telecommunication networks. Georgia makes it worth a look because you get a lab-based European-style engineering degree at $4,500 a year in a capital city where a student can live on a modest monthly budget.

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University: The University of Georgia (UG)
Level: Bachelor's degree
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Language: English
Tuition: $4,500 per year
Next intake: Fall 2026

Who this program suits

It suits students who enjoyed physics and mathematics at school and want hands-on work with circuits, microcontrollers and radio systems rather than pure coding. You should be comfortable with calculus, complex numbers and long problem sets. It is a poor fit if you dislike mathematics, want a purely software degree, or expect a light theoretical load — the electromagnetics and signals courses are demanding.

What you study

Engineering mathematics, physics and circuit theory (AC/DC analysis)
Analogue and digital electronics, semiconductors and microelectronics
Signals and systems, digital signal processing, Fourier and Laplace methods
Electromagnetic fields, transmission lines, antennas and RF propagation
Telecommunication systems, modulation, coding and computer networks
Microcontrollers, embedded programming and a final-year engineering project

Where it leads

Electronics or hardware engineer working on circuit design and testing
Telecommunications and network engineer with operators or equipment vendors
RF and antenna engineer, or field engineer on transmission infrastructure
Embedded systems and IoT developer working with microcontrollers
Technical roles in broadcasting, instrumentation or automation
Master's study in electronics, telecoms or computer engineering abroad — the degree is a recognised Georgian bachelor's within the European credit system, but confirm how your target country or employer treats it before you commit

What it costs

Tuition is $4,500 per academic year, so roughly $18,000 across the four years. On top of that, living in Tbilisi typically costs about $300–450 a month, covering shared or rented accommodation, food, transport and mobile data. Budget separately for your flights, residence permit, health insurance and lab or textbook materials, and check payment deadlines each semester with the university.

What the university asks for

The University of Georgia asks for your high school certificate and A-Level results (or the equivalent school-leaving qualification), evidence of English language proficiency where it applies to your background, and a clear scan of your passport. Since teaching is in English, expect the university to satisfy itself about your English level, by certificate or interview. Have documents translated and legalised as required.

High School & A-Level Certificates
Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
Passport Scan

Questions students ask

How much mathematics does this degree involve?

A lot, particularly in the first two years. You will work through calculus, differential equations and complex numbers, then apply them constantly in circuit analysis, signals and electromagnetics. If your school mathematics is weak, plan to revise before the Spring 2026 intake begins.

Is this a hardware degree or a programming degree?

Primarily hardware and systems. You will study circuits, semiconductors, antennas and telecom networks, but programming appears throughout — for embedded microcontrollers, signal processing and simulation work. Graduates usually sit between electronics and software rather than in one camp.

Can I work in engineering elsewhere with this qualification?

A Georgian bachelor's in engineering is commonly used for master's applications abroad and for industry roles that do not require a licence. Where professional engineer registration exists in your country, check that body's rules on foreign degrees before you enrol.