2. 1935 The first Higher Education Institute in Ajara was founded in Batumi, offering 2 years program in 4 faculties. 1938 The institute was named after Shota Rustaveli 1945 Pedagogic Institute was established on the basis of the Institute 1990 The status changed to the State University

3. RSU joined the Bologna Process and currently offers 4 stage education program: Professional education Undergraduate study Graduate study Postgraduate study

4. RSU has 8 faculties: Humanities; Social Studies, Business and Law; Mathematical and Computer Studies; Natural Sciences; Agriculture; Engineering; Pedagogy; Medicine. 4 scientific-research institutes attached to RSU

5. Short-term education programs Accounting Business Information technologies Foreign languages Applicants tutoring Teachers’ training

6. The University is equipped laboratories, library, distance learning center, computer room and reading hall. Logistics Library

7. Labs and clinics

8. Distance learning center Simulation court room

9. Exchange programs

10. All work and no play?

11. Conferences

12. THANK YOU!