Public Administration

• Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in 3 Years – The Bachelor’s Program in Public Administration is one of the first three-year programs in Georgia, implemented within a 180-credit framework.
• Aligned with SIGMA Principles – The program is fully based on the principles of SIGMA (a joint initiative of the European Union (EU) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) and covers all six thematic areas of public administration: strategy, policy development and coordination, public service and human resource management, organization, accountability and oversight, service delivery and digitalization, and public finance management.
• International Standards and Labor Market Demand – The program incorporates best practices from international universities and responds to the demands of both local and international labor markets. It is inspired by bachelor’s programs in public administration from leading institutions such as Ghent University (Belgium), Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Klaipėda University (Lithuania), Florida International University (USA), and the University of Milan (Italy).
• Highly Qualified Faculty – The program is supported by highly qualified academic and invited staff, as well as experienced professionals from the field.
• Focus on Practical Skills – Alongside theoretical knowledge, the program emphasizes the development of students’ practical skills, including managerial decision-making, drafting reports and other public administration documents, and formulating human resource management strategies within public administration.
• Hands-on Experience and Research Opportunities – The program is designed to develop students’ practical and research skills in public administration through mandatory internships in partner public institutions and the completion of a bachelor’s thesis.
• Student Mobility and Exchange Opportunities – Students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs, local and international student conferences, as well as winter and summer schools at all European Public Law Organization (EPLO) member universities, with the possibility of receiving university scholarships.
• Membership in International Organizations – As a member of EUA (European University Association) and EPLO (European Public Law Organization), the university offers students a unique opportunity to engage in educational projects and other international academic activities organized by these institutions.
• Access to Modern Academic Resources – The university library provides students with the latest Georgian and English-language academic and practical literature, as well as access to international library systems.
• Student-Centered Learning – The program prioritizes individualized, student-oriented teaching methods and activities.

Graduates of the Bachelor’s Program in Public Administration can pursue careers in the public sector, where a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration is required. Specifically, they may find employment in:

• Administrative divisions of legislative and executive government bodies
• Local self-government and administrative authorities
• Public institutions, including legal entities of public law (LEPLs)
• Non-profit (non-commercial) legal entities, including international organizations relevant to the field

• Successful Quality Assurance System – Quality assurance is an integral part of EEU’s daily operations and the shared responsibility of all stakeholders. Students actively participate in governance processes through student self-government, faculty councils, and representative boards.
• Modern Infrastructure & E-Learning Services – EEU provides access to cutting-edge information and communication technologies, including interactive whiteboards, sports and wellness facilities, a modern library, research centers, licensed Microsoft Teams software, EEU-EL, an SMS panel, interactive SMART boards, and more.
• Career Support & Continuous Professional Development Services – Students benefit from employment and internship opportunities with over 300 partner organizations, internal university internship programs, trainings, certificate courses, workshops, and study visits to international partner universities.
• Financial Support Services – Opportunities include a university scholarship of 4,800 GEL, internal grants for sports, cultural, and research activities (5,000 GEL), one-time awards, scholarships for outstanding high school graduates, and flexible tuition payment plans.
• Medical & Psychological Support Services – EEU offers free medical insurance and psychological counseling services for students.
• Student Life – Students can participate in sports, cultural, and educational clubs, as well as various student organizations.
• Student Rights & Advocacy – The Student Ombudsman’s Office ensures the protection of students’ rights and interests.
• Accessibility & Inclusive Education Services – EEU promotes universal design for learning (UDL) to ensure an inclusive academic environment.

For more details on a wide range of student services, visit: EEU Student Services