Kutaisi International University (KIU) offers a Bachelor’s Program in Law.
Compulsory Subjects: Georgian – 35%; English – 70%
Compulsory-Elective (choose one): Civic Education – 35%, History – 35%, or Mathematics – 25%
The program seeks to introduce contemporary legal education standards into Georgia's academic landscape and to equipstudents with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The program prepares students for professional careers in law, aligned with current practical standards and industry expectations.
Interdisciplinarity
The program integrates interdisciplinary approaches into the learning process to prepare students for the complex challenges of the modern world. For example, it explores the intersections between law and fields such as economics, technology, ethics, and international relations.
Digital Legal Literacy
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is essential for law students to develop not only a solid foundation in traditional legal theory but also a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and virtual legal practices. The curriculum includes specialized courses in data protection law, IT law, artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies, and related areas, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of modern legal practice.
Practical Skills
The law program places strong emphasis on practice-oriented learning, including engagement with private legal entities and public institutions. This approach enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world legal contexts. The program fosters the development of essential professional skills such as communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and teamwork. It also places a strong focus on enhancing students’ critical and analytical thinking, as well as their creative problem-solving abilities—facilitating a smooth and confident transition from academic study to professional legal practice.
Focus on Ethical and Social Issues
In today’s world, issues such as social justice, environmental protection, and ethical responsibility are gaining increasing significance. The program prioritizes the study of legal ethics and places particular emphasis on topics related to environmental sustainability, social equity, human rights, and equality—ensuring that graduates are not only legally competent but also socially conscious and ethically grounded.
Flexibility and Adaptability
The program empowers students to shape their academic journey through flexible curricula, a wide range of elective courses, and opportunities to specialize in specific areas of law—such as administrative law, business law, tax law, or criminal law. Both the teaching and assessment systems are based on a modular structure, allowing for personalized learning pathways and continuous academic progression.
Internationalization
In response to the growing globalization of legal systems, the program incorporates an international employment perspective. This is achieved through the inclusion of international and European law courses, active involvement of foreign professors in the teaching process, and student exchange programs with partner universities across Europe.
For Georgian applicants: Admission is based on the Unified National Examinations administered by the National Assessment and Examinations Center (NAEC).
For international applicants: Candidates must follow KIU’s international admissions process.
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